Pizza, croissants, crème brûlée, Wiener Schnitzel, pasta… Do we need to go on? Yes, Europe is home to some incredible foods. Read on for 13 foods you must eat in Europe.
There’s far more to European food than just the classics. They may not be as well-known, but they’re possibly even more delicious than their famous siblings.
Come take a look.
1. Arancini in Italy.
Though not as popular as pasta and pizza in Italy, these little fried rice balls are seriously to die for. Typically stuffed with meat, tomatoes, mozzarella, mushrooms, pistachios or aubergines, these heavenly morsels of crispy goodness are then coated in bread crumbs and deep fried. Oh, yes.
2. Pierogi in Poland.
Popular in many Eastern European countries, Pierogi are dumplings made of dough usually filled with potatoes, ground meat, sauerkraut, cheese, or fruit. To complete the dish, they can be topped with butter, sour cream, or fried onion – how could you resist?
3. Cheese fondue in Switzerland.
Cheese lovers, get ready. Traditional Swiss fondue is made with Gruyère and Emmenthal cheese with an added kick provided by a glug of white wine and kirsch. Always served with crusty bread such as the traditional Weizenbrot, this is serious gooey heaven and one of those foods you must eat in Europe.
4. Ćevapi in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Now listen up. If you go for anything on this list, go for these. Ćevapi are grilled skinless ground beef sausages usually served with flat bread, onions, creamy kajmak cheese and ajvar (a roast red pepper spread). Sooooo good.Come check it out.
5. Goulash in Hungary.
Everyone has probably at least heard of goulash if not tried it, but if you find yourself even close to (being) Hungary, you need to taste this dish when prepared in the traditional Hungarian way. Read: the ultimate comfort food.
6. Currywurst in Germany.
This is exactly what it sounds like – a bit strange. But don’t knock it ‘till you try it. This German fast food staple consists of fried pork sausage (Bratwurst), usually cut into slices, seasoned with curry ketchup and served with French fries. Yum.