With the ever-increasing rise in social media, we’re all constantly inundated with the best bits from other countries and cultures– including the food! Here are a few recipes taken from different places around the world for you to try – all without leaving the comfort of your own kitchen right here in Nottingham. Click the titles in pink for the recipe:
A type of flatbread that tastes like a thick crepe but with far more flavour, you can find these all over East Africa at any time of the day – typically accompanied by one of their high sugar, fluorescently coloured ‘Mirinda’ fizzy drinks! Made in a pan, you only need five ingredients, along with a little “elbow grease”. They’re great for serving up at themed nights but can also be reheated as a snack.
It’s essentially a fancy version of chips and gravy, but any student who visits Canada will instantly fall in love with this national dish. A Quebec-born ‘cuisine’, it combines french fries, cheese curds and gravy. If you’re not fussed about using fresh ingredients, it’s relatively quick to produce for a late-night snack in the same way that the locals enjoy it!
These miniature sponge cakes coated in chocolate and coconut are the perfect reward after a long day of lectures. Light and soft, they’re traditionally served down under for afternoon tea, sometimes with a jam or cream filling. Little ones (and adults alike) also love having them in their lunch boxes as a sweet treat
If you’ve ever eaten gnocchi at a restaurant and compared it to the kind you buy at the supermarket, you’ll know they seem like completely different foods. Fresh gnocchi should be light and soft, and whilst it requires more effort to make it from scratch, you should definitely try it out for a special occasion and ideally served with a rich cheese or pesto sauce. The name literally translates as ‘poorly made’ in English, so how badly can it really go?
This sweet snack features layers of filo pastry and nuts, coated in syrup or honey. It is very rich, so small portions are recommended, but they’d be great for sharing with flat mates. There are many varieties dependent on what nuts you choose to include, but here’s one recipe below that should be relatively easy to make.
These potato pancakes may sound intriguing, if a little strange, but the Germans love having them for breakfast, accompanied by some fresh eggs and bacon, or as a side dish for dinner. They’re also regularly served at outdoor markets as a warm and comforting snack, so you can really whip up a batch at any time of day!
For the final ‘dish’, whilst you’ve probably tried macaroni cheese before, it likely came out of a Kraft box or was cooked with a half-hearted blend of cheeses – and don’t even think about trying the kind you get in the frozen section! To truly indulge in this comfort food that all American children grow up on, check out this super easy and super delicious recipe – perfect for cold winter nights. What’s even better is that, once mastered, there are unlimited combinations of vegetables and meats to add in for some variety.
Edited by Sarah Holmes
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