20 American dishes worth trying

The famous British travel magazine Rough Guides has compiled a list of dishes popular in various American states. Some of them will seem quite ordinary to the residents of our Palestine, others will cause sincere surprise, some — even shock.

Cobb Salad, California

Cobb salad was first prepared in the late 30s of the twentieth century by the owner of the Hollywood company Brown Derby with a very catchy name Bob Cobb. Every evening he made himself a mixture of lettuce, tomatoes, chicken meat, avocado, hard-boiled eggs, bacon and cheese for dinner. Today, this salad in various variations is included in the menu of many restaurants around the world.

The idea of cooking not fully baked pizza originated in Britain. Pizza, which is prepared in Chicago, is made using the same technology, but completely different. Corn bread is fried in olive oil until half-cooked, and then cheese, tomato sauce, meat or other types of fillers are spread on it. You can try the famous pizza in many restaurants in Chicago.

The best way to get to know the culture of New Mexico is to try green chili peppers. It is grown and prepared throughout the state. In addition to the main ingredient — fresh pepper, tomatoes, potatoes, garlic and beef or pork are added to the dish.

Lobster Roll, Maine

Making the perfect lobster roll is an art. The roll roll can be toasted, steamed or baked in the oven. Mayonnaise can be replaced with melted butter. Finally, there is a choice, the tail or claws of a lobster to take for cooking. But regardless of what you choose, this sandwich will perfectly brighten up a summer evening on the Atlantic coast.

Canada can claim its rights to use maple leaf in the emblem, but it is in Vermont, and not in Canada, that one of the best types of maple syrup is produced. The state of Vermont is the largest producer of syrup in the United States, and in general, about 5% of syrup is made here worldwide. If you come to this state in March, it is likely that you will be able to see how the juice for syrup is collected from century-old maple trees. There is no point in describing its taste — just try it.

Every spring, an international festival is held in South Carolina for the preparation of dishes from corn flour, which is rightfully considered the basis of the state's cuisine. Corn porridge with shrimp, which is usually served for breakfast, is mandatory at this festival. Porridge is usually prepared with milk, and then butter and seafood are added to it.

Despite the fact that bourbon can be produced throughout the United States, about 95% of this drink is made in the "bluegrass state" — Kentucky. Corn whiskey, also known as the "spirit of the Americans", was actually named after Bourbon County in Kentucky. The drink has been produced here for more than two centuries. Today, this drink is known all over the world, and millions come to Kentucky to buy it.

Do not think that you have tried all the seafood dishes. Rocky Mountain oysters are cooked together with calf testicles. Sometimes this dish is called "prairie oyster" or "cowboy caviar". Mostly in Montana, it is prepared for tourists.

Pat Olivieri, founder of Pat's Steaks, came up with a recipe for Philadelphia steak in 1930. This sandwich is very nutritious. It consists of a crispy oblong bun with pieces of steak sprinkled with provolone cheese or drizzled with Cheez Whiz sauce, and all this is usually with the addition of onions.

A trip to New Orleans will not be considered a real trip if you do not visit Café du Monde, where you can try doughnuts thoroughly sprinkled with powdered sugar. All over the world, Louisiana is considered the state of donuts. Basically, classic donuts without fillings are prepared here, but you can find donuts with chocolate and fruit fillings.

Boston is a city where you definitely need to try a creamy shellfish soup, which is usually made from these seafood, potatoes, celery, onions and sour cream or milk. Tomatoes, which are often seen in mashed soups in New York, are strictly prohibited in the classic recipe of Massachusetts. Festivals are held annually, during which Boston restaurants compete in the preparation of the best shellfish soup.

Iced Tea, Georgia

While traveling around the state of Georgia, be sure to order tea. Chilled tea is served here along with lemon. Sugar is added at the time when the tea is brewed, and syrups (for example, peach or lemon) — after making a drink. Perhaps this tea spoils the teeth, but it is very tasty!

Florida is known for a large number of limes growing here, sometimes they are called Mexican limes. Traditional lime pie is usually prepared with the addition of lime juice, milk and egg yolks. The recipe, which has now become the hallmark of the Sunny State, was invented in the 50s of the XIX century.

Fried bread was recognized as a national dish of the state of South Dakota in 2005. This bread fried in oil or fat is known as the food of the indigenous people of America. It can be eaten without everything for breakfast or with the addition of finely chopped meat, salad and cheese.

Smoked salmon, Alaska

Alaska is known not only for bears and snowmobiles. The northernmost state of the USA is also famous for its smoked salmon, which is caught here (it is forbidden to grow it). Previously, smoking was considered a way to preserve fish in winter, and today this dish has made Alaska popular all over the world.

Hashpappy is not a shoe at all. These are deep-fried cornmeal balls that are usually served with fried fish or chicken. They have a simple origin: balls have become popular throughout the south since the Civil War, when they were cooked as a cheap way to feed dogs.

It's hard to screw up in the preparation of a cream pie, since it consists of a very small number of ingredients. In addition to sugar and cream, it is necessary to add a little flour and eggs to the dough, then the mixture is poured into a pre-prepared base for the pie. It is also known as the "big guy pie".

Barbecue, Texas

In Texas, barbecue is made from beef, usually from the neck. Pieces of meat are pre-rolled in pepper, salt, herbs and other seasonings. They are fried on coals, so the cooking process is quite slow.

If you like ceviche or sashimi, try the classic dish of the state of Hawaii — raw tuna Ahi Poke. The recipe is very simple: raw yellowfin tuna is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, salt and chili pepper. You can also replace tuna with octopus or add ingredients such as ginger, green onions or seaweed.

The popular pastrami sandwich with smoked beef was invented in Romania. The recipe was brought to The United States at the beginning of the XIX century. The best place to enjoy this sandwich is the Katz Delicacies diner, which deserves to be talked about: "The sandwiches are the best here."