Where famous foods come from: short videos
This page explores the origins and characteristics of various famous foods from around the world through a series of short videos, each linking to its source. You will learn about dishes such as poutine, a combination of French fries, cheese curds, and gravy; the pavlova, a meringue-based dessert from Australia or New Zealand; and the lamington, an Australian cake coated in chocolate and coconut. Other topics include halloumi, a Cypriot cheese made from goat and sheep milk; tagine, a Maghrebi stew named after the pot used to cook it; and beshbarmak, a Central Asian dish of boiled meat and noodles served on communal platters. Each video provides concise explanations to deepen your understanding of these diverse culinary traditions.
59 videos
Gen-Z1:12Poutine Explained
Canada
Gen-Z1:00The Pavlova Origin Dispute
New Zealand
Gen-Z1:12The Accidental Australian Lamington
Australia
More1:05The Squeaky Cheese of Cyprus
Cyprus
More1:06The Tagine Pot Explained
Morocco
Gen-Z0:52Beshbarmak: Five Fingers of Meat
Kazakhstan
Gen-Z0:57The Bread Bowl Called Bunny
South Africa
Gen-Z0:54The Geometry of Georgian Khinkali
Georgia
Gen-Z0:55Ugali: Africa's Edible Spoon
Kenya
Gen-Z1:12The History of Jollof Rice
Nigeria
Gen-Z0:58The Starch Gel Called Turkish Delight
Türkiye
Gen-Z1:06The Vertical Spit of Shawarma
Lebanon
Gen-Z0:59The History of Biryani
Pakistan
Gen-Z1:03Pad Thai Is Not Ancient
Thailand
Gen-Z1:04Building the Filipino Halo-Halo
Philippines
Gen-Z1:04Kimchi Explained
South Korea
Gen-Z1:04Lavash: Ancient Flatbread
Armenia
Gen-Z1:01Pierogi Explained
Poland
Gen-Z1:01The History of Jamaican Jerk
Jamaica
Gen-Z1:00Mansaf: Jordan's National Dish
Jordan
Gen-Z0:58Fondue Explained
Switzerland
Gen-Z1:01The Anatomy of Smørrebrød
Denmark
Gen-Z1:04Ceviche Is Not Actually Cooked
Peru
Gen-Z1:00Dulce de Leche: Caramelized Milk Jam
Argentina
Gen-Z1:11The Ancient South Indian Pancake
Sri Lanka
Gen-Z1:12The Cylinder-Shaped Rice Cake
South Korea
Gen-Z0:53The Strict Rules of Paella
Spain
Gen-Z1:11The Doner Kebab Explained
Germany
Gen-Z1:06The Complex History of Mole Sauce
Mexico
Gen-Z0:56The Açaí Palm Explained
Brazil
Gen-Z1:09The Pupusa Explained
El Salvador
Gen-Z1:11The Science of Pão de Queijo
Brazil
Gen-Z1:11The Alfajor Explained
Argentina
Species0:47The King of Fruits
Malaysia
Gen-Z1:04Satay: Skewers That Crossed Oceans
Indonesia
Gen-Z0:57The Slow Science of Rendang
Indonesia
Gen-Z1:08The Simmering Science of Hot Pot
People's Republic of China
Gen-Z1:05The Sachertorte Cake War
Austria
More0:51The Clay Oven Called Tandoor
Armenia
Gen-Z1:06Koshary, Egypt's National Dish
Egypt
Gen-Z1:05The Science of Italian Gelato
Italy
Gen-Z1:03Ilish, The Iconic Bengali Fish
Bangladesh
Gen-Z1:08Nasi Goreng: Southeast Asia's Fried Rice
Indonesia
Gen-Z1:06Laksa: Southeast Asia's Spicy Noodle Soup
Malaysia
Gen-Z0:59Tapas: Spain’s Small Snacks
Spain
Gen-Z1:05Tiramisu: Italy's Coffee Delight
Italy
Gen-Z1:17Moussaka: Layers of Tradition
Greece
Gen-Z1:08Falafel: Middle Eastern Delight
Egypt
Gen-Z0:53Fish and Chips Origins and Spread
United Kingdom
Gen-Z1:14Empanada Around the World
Argentina
Gen-Z Not So Fast0:40Kimchi was not always red
South Korea
Gen-Z Not So Fast0:52Paella: the original has no seafood
Spain
Gen-Z Not So Fast0:29Ketchup started as fish brine
Worldwide
Gen-Z1:07Nachos: the 1943 snack invented because the cook went missing
Mexico
Gen-Z1:12Ramen's Journey and Flavors
Japan
Gen-Z1:05Samosa: A Global Savoury Treat
India
Gen-Z1:15Haggis: Scotland's Savoury Pudding
United Kingdom
Gen-Z1:01Global Dumpling Delights
People's Republic of China
Gen-Z1:18Hot Sauce Facts and Flavors
Mexico
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