A map that shows the most popular Christmas dishes around the world
That's because traditional holiday fare varies around the world.
"For example, in Peru, roast turkey slices are served with a melange of creme fraiche, chicken broth, lime juice, jalapeno peppers, fresh cilantro and cayenne pepper," the website states. "In Chile, roast turkey is traditionally stuffed with apples."But there is one similarity: Roasted potatoes are served alongside turkey "just about everywhere," according to Chef's Pencil.
"Lechon is very expensive," she said, adding that a pig that can feed up to 50 people can cost more than $300. In Mexico and other parts of Central America, pork is steamed and wrapped in corn husks to make tamales, according to Chef's Pencil., a pork joint will be covered with a generous layer of homemade adobo, a thick chili paste with vinegar or citrus juice, and enriched with the flavors of onions, garlic, cumin and oregano," according to the article.Duck dominates in Denmark, and goose in Belarus and Russia, according to the map.
Other countries prepare a combination of meats for the holiday. Bolivia, for example, has a penchant for picana soup, which is often made with chicken, lamb and beef flavored with wine and beer.Stuffed cabbage rolls grace Christmas feasts around the Black Sea, in places like Ukraine, Romania and Bulgaria, according to the map.
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