Each country has its own unique cuisine based on its people, history, and identity. Knowing national dishes, therefore, not only provides insight into a country’s culinary heritage but also fosters cultural understanding and appreciation.
It also serves as a gateway to exploring traditions, history, and the diverse flavors that define a nation’s identity and its people.
This word search puzzle will help you or your students explore more about the national dishes of some of the most popular destinations around the globe.
Dishes Included: Adobo, Bobotie, Feijoada, Fondue, Haggis, Hamburger, Poutine, Rakfisk, Vegemite, Asado, Biryani, Borscht, Carbonara, Falafel, Fufu, Goulash, Griot, Hangi, Harees, Kabsa, Kebab, Kokoda, Koshari, Paella, Peking Duck, Pho, Pizza, Romazava, Shuwa, Sushi, Tacos, and Ugali.
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Quick Reference
For reference purposes, here are the countries of origin of the dishes we have included in the puzzle:
- Adobo – Philippines
- Asado – Argentina
- Biryani – India
- Bobotie – South Africa
- Borscht – Russia
- Carbonara – Italy
- Falafel – Middle East
- Feijoada – Brazil
- Fondue – Switzerland
- Fufu – Ghana
- Goulash – Hungary
- Griot – Haiti
- Haggis – Scotland
- Hamburger – United States
- Hangi – New Zealand
- Harees – United Arab Emirates
- Kabsa – Saudi Arabia
- Kebab – Turkey
- Kokoda – Fiji
- Koshari – Egypt
- Paella – Spain
- Peking Duck – China
- Pho – Vietnam
- Pizza – Italy
- Poutine – Canada
- Rakfisk – Norway
- Romazava – Madagascar
- Shuwa – Oman
- Sushi – Japan
- Tacos – Mexico
- Ugali – Kenya
- Vegemite – Australia