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A Sunday roast consisting of roast beef, mashed potatoes, other vegetables and mini Yorkshire puddings, a national dish of the United Kingdom.

Satay considered as one of the national dishes of Indonesia ^[1] is also popular in neighboring Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, and as far as the Netherlands.

Pierogi ruskie (ruthenian dumplings), most enduring of Polish culinary traditions are the pierogies, which the recourse to the ruthenian culinary traditions of the former Polish eastern territories (Kresy).,^[2] a national dish of Poland.

A national dish is a dish, food or a drink that is considered to represent a particular country, nation or region.

A dish can become a national dish for a variety of reasons. It can be the national dish because it is a staple daily food for the majority of the population. It can also be the national dish because it represents the regions and ethnicities of the whole country. In addition, it can be the national dish because it incorporates locally produced ingredients. National dishes are part of a nation's identity and self-image.^[3] During the age of European empire-building, nations consciously developed a national cuisine as a matter of distinction from their rivals.^[4]

In Latin America, such dishes are both officially and unofficially designated as "plato nacional". Ironically, in many cases they transcend national borders. Both Peru and Ecuador claim ceviche as their national dish. Colombian ajiaco and the sancocho of the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Panama, all of which are stews of meats, plaintains, and root vegetables are the plato nacional of them all. Zilka Janer, lecturer on Latin American culture at Hofstra University observes that this sharing of the same plato nacional by different countries calls into question the idea that every country has a unique national dish that is special to that country, and indicates, rather, that cuisine is something that does not respect national and geopolitical borders.^[3]

Janer also observes that it is "impossible" to choose a single national dish, even unofficially, for countries such as Mexico, because of their broad diversity of ethnic populations and cultures. The cuisine of such countries simply cannot be represented by one, single, national dish. Furthermore, the fact that national dishes are so interwoven with a nation's sense of identity, strong emotions and conflicts can arise over what a country's national dish actually is.^[3]

The identification of Latin American national dishes is stronger, Janer notes, amongst expatriate communities in North America. In Latin American countries, the plato nacional is usually part of the cuisine of rural and peasant communities, and not part of the everyday cuisine of city dwellers at all. But in expatriate communities, they are strongly reclaimed in order to retain the communities' senses of national identity, and ties to one's homeland, and proudly served in homes and restaurants. This is a reaction on the parts of those communities that is attempting to resist social pressures that push to homogenize such ethnically and culturally diverse communities into single all-encompassing group identities such as Latinos or Hispanic Americans.^[3]

For the culturally and ethnically diverse nation such as Indonesia, the national dishes are not just staple, popular or ubiquitous dishes such as nasi goreng or gado-gado. It may also be considered as the dishes that transcend cultural and ethnics differences, yet still retain common Indonesian cuisine traits. It has to be able to cross boundaries of diverse Indonesian culture and ethnic groups. As a result, it is impossible to nominate a single national dish of Indonesia. sate (satay) and soto are good examples of Indonesian national dishes, since there is no singular satay or soto recipes. Both dishes have myriad variations and recipes and are adopted regionally across Indonesia. However, culinary influence is not a concept that respects national boundaries, since satay is also popular in neighboring Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.

National dishes and foods by country[link]

As per the above, this is not a definitive list of national dishes, but rather a list of some foods that have been suggested to be national dishes.

• Afghanistan - Kabuli pulao^[5]
• Algeria - Couscous^[6]
• Angola - Muamba de galinha^[7]
• Argentina - Asado^[8], Empanada^[9]
• Armenia - Harissa
• Australia - Meat pie,^[10] Roast lamb^[11]
• Austria - Tafelspitz, Wiener Schnitzel
• Bahamas - Crack conch with peas and rice^[12]
• Bangladesh - Biryani, Rice and fish, especially Ilish^[13]
• Barbados - Cou-Cou and Flying Fish^[14]
• Belarus - Draniki
• Belgium - Moules-frites^[15]
• Bhutan - Ema datshi
• Bosnia and Herzegovina - Bosnian pot,^[16] Ćevapi, Pljeskavica
• Brazil - Feijoada^[17]
• Brunei Darussalam - Ambuyat
• Burma - Mohinga
• Cambodia - Amok trey
• Cameroon - Ndole
• Canada - Peameal Bacon, Nanaimo Bar, Tourtiere, Poutine,^[18][19][20] Butter tarts,^[21][22]
• Cape Verde - Cachupa^[23]
• Chile - Empanada,^{[citation needed]} Cazuela,^{[citation needed]} Curanto,^{[citation needed]} Pastel de choclo^[24]
• China - Peking duck^[25]
  • Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China
    • Hong Kong - Char siu^[26], dim sum^[27]
    • Macau - Minchee^[28]
• Colombia - Bandeja paisa^[29]
• Costa Rica - Gallo pinto
• Cuba - Platillo Moros y Cristianos, Ropa vieja, Puerco asado, Yuca con mojo
• Czech Republic - Vepřo knedlo zelo (roast pork with dumplings and sauerkraut), Svíčková
• Democratic Republic of the Congo - Poulet Moambé^[30]
• Denmark - Frikadeller, Wienerbrød, Smørrebrød
• Dominican Republic - La Bandera ("The Flag") rice, red beans, meat (beef, chicken, pork, or fish).
• Ecuador - Deep fried Guinea Pig
• Egypt - Ful medames,^[31] kushari,^[32] molokhia, Falafel
• El Salvador - Pupusa
• Eritrea - Zigini with injera^[33]
• Estonia - Verivorst with Mulgikapsad (sauerkraut stew)
• Ethiopia - Wat with injera^[34]
• Finland - Mämmi
• France - Crêpe,^[35] pot-au-feu^[36][37]
• Gabon - Poulet Nyembwe^[38]
• Georgia - Khachapuri, khinkali
• Germany - Currywurst^[39], Sauerbraten^[40]
• Greece - Fasolada^[41], Moussaka^[42]
• Grenada - Oil Down^[43]
• Guyana - Guyana Pepperpot
• Honduras - Baleada, Carne Asada, Sopa de Caracol (Conch Soup)
• Hungary - Gulyás^[37]
• Iceland - Hákarl
• India - No officially anointed national dish^[44][45]. See here for a survey of important dishes from various states.
• Indonesia - Gado-gado,^[46] Nasi Goreng,^[47] Sate,^[1] Soto^[48]
• Iran - Chelo kabab,^[49] Ghormeh sabzi
• Iraq - Samak masgouf^[50]
• Ireland - Colcannon,^[51] Irish stew^[52]
• Israel - Hummus, falafel,^[53][54][55] Israeli salad^[56][57]
• Italy - Pizza, Pasta,^[58] Polenta^[59]
• Jamaica - Ackee and Saltfish^[60]
• Japan - Japanese curry^[61], Ramen^[62], Sushi^[63]
• Jordan - Mansaf^[64][65][66]
• Kazakhstan - Beshbarmak
• Kenya - Nyama choma ^[67]
• Kuwait - Machboos
• Kyrgyzstan - Beshbarmak, laghman
• Laos - Larb with sticky rice^[68][69]
• Lebanon - Kibbeh^[60], tabbouleh^[70]
• Lithuania - Cepelinai
• Luxembourg - Judd mat Gaardebounen^[71], smoked neck of pork with broad beans
• Macedonia - Tavče Gravče
• Madagascar - Romazava^[72]
• Malaysia - Nasi Lemak^[73]
• Malta - Stuffat Tal-Fenek (rabbit stew)^[74]
• Mexico - Mole poblano^[75]
• Mongolia - Buuz
• Montenegro - Kačamak, Raštan^[76]
• Morocco - Couscous,^{[citation needed]} Tagine,^{[citation needed]} Pastilla
• Nicaragua - Gallo pinto
• Nepal - Dal bhat^[77]
• Netherlands - Stamppot, hutspot
• New Zealand - Pavlova, Bacon and egg pie^[78], Hangi, Meat Pie, lamb^[79]
• North Korea - Kimchi^[80]
• Norway - Fårikål^[81], Kjøttkaker
• Pakistan - Biryani, Nihari^[82]
• Paraguay - Sopa paraguaya
• Peru - Ceviche^[83]
• Philippines - Adobo,^[84] lechon,^[85] sinigang
• Poland - Bigos, Pierogi,^[86] Kotlet schabowy^[87]
• Portugal - Bacalhau, Cozido à Portuguesa^{[citation needed]}
• Puerto Rico - Arroz con gandules with Lechon
• Republic of the Congo - Poulet Moambé^[30]
• Romania - Mămăligă, Ciorbă de burtă
• Russia - Shchi and Kasha, Pelmeni
  • Constituent federal subjects of the Russian Federation
    • Republic of Tatarstan - Öçpoçmaq
    • Tula, Russia - Tula gingerbread
• San Marino - Torta Tre Monti
• Saudi Arabia - Kabsa
• Senegal – Thieboudienne
• Serbia - Ćevapčići^[88], Proja, Kajmak
• Slovakia - Bryndzové halušky^[89]
• Singapore - Chilli crab,^[90] Hainanese Chicken Rice^[91]
• South Africa - Bobotie^[92]
• South Korea - Kimchi,^[80] Bulgogi^[60]
• Spain - Paella^[93], tortilla española^[94]
• Sri Lanka - Rice and curry^[95]
• Sweden - Köttbullar,^[96] Kräftskiva,^[96][97] Surströmming,^[98][99]
• Switzerland - Cervelat,^[100] Fondue, Rösti
• Syria - Kibbeh
• Tajikistan - O'sh
• Taiwan - Beef noodle soup
• Thailand - Pad Thai, Som Tam^[101][102], Tom Yum Goong^[103]
• Trinidad and Tobago - Pelau^[104]
• Tunisia - Couscous
• Turkmenistan - Palaw
• Uganda - Matoke
• Ukraine - Borscht^{[citation needed]}
• United Kingdom - Chicken tikka masala is often referred to as "Britain's true national dish", notably in a 2002 speech by former Foreign Secretary Robin Cook.^[105][106] Although the Sunday Roast^{[citation needed]} is generally considered to be the national dish, usually beef.
  • Constituent countries of the United Kingdom
    • England - Fish and chips^{[citation needed]}, English Breakfast^{[citation needed]}, Roast Beef^{[citation needed]}.
    • Northern Ireland - Ulster fry^[107]
    • Scotland - Haggis^[108]
    • Wales - Cawl^[109]
  • The Cornish Pasty is considered the national dish of Cornish people^[110] and of Cornwall.^[111]
• United States - Apple pie,^[112] hamburger,^[60][113] roast turkey. Regional dishes include Jambalaya (Louisiana Creole), New England clam bake (New England), Barbecue (South), Fish boil (Great Lakes). Many U.S. states also have at least one official state food.
• Uruguay - Asado, Chivito
• Uzbekistan - O'sh^[114][115]
• Venezuela - Pabellón criollo^[116]
• Vietnam - Phở^[117]
• Yemen - Saltah

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National liquors[link]

A national liquor is an alcoholic drink considered a standard and respected adult beverage in a given country. While many such drinks status may be informal, there is usually a general consensus in a given country that a specific drink has national status or is the "most popular liquor" in said nation.

References[link]

Tyrone Thompson,^[1][2] better known as Papa San, is a Jamaican reggae, dancehall and gospel singer.

Biography[link]

Born in 1966,^[3] he was raised by his Rastafarian grandmother and turned to Christianity in 1997.^[3] This is also reflected in his style, as he started off as a true dancehall deejay, later adopting traits of Gospel and Christian music.^[1][2]

He is the brother of Dirtsman, who was murdered in 1993. He has six children and lives in Weston, Florida with five of them and his wife, Debbie Thompson.

Papa San sponsors a concert known as Papa San and friends, to raise funds for orphanages in rural Jamaica. Since becoming a Christian over ten years ago, he has continued to produce his roots reggae sound, but with the message of Christ to the beat instead of his previously popular secular music.

In 2011, Papa San and his wife, having been ordained ministers of the Gospel, were launched into pastoral ministry and started "Our Fathers Kingdom International Ministries." O.F.K. is dedicated to the expansion of the Kingdom of God.

Discography[link]

• 1986 Party Animal (Scar Face Music)
• 1986 Papa San Meets Anthony Redrose (Weed Beat)
• 1989 Style & Fashion (Pow Wow)
• 1989 System (Pow Wow)
• 1990 Reggae Dance Hall (Rohit)
• 1991 Strange (Pow Wow)
• 1992 Pray for Them (Sonic Sounds)
• 1992 Rough Cut (Pow Wow)
• 1993 In Action (Pow Wow)
• 1993 Pray Fi Dem (RAS)
• 1995 No Place Like Home (VP)
• 1996 Gi Mi Di Loving (Melodie)
• 1999 Victory (Interscope)
• 2003 God & I (Gospo Centric)
• 2005 Real and Personal (Gospocentric)
• 2008 Higher Heights (Beloved Records)
• unknown Three The Hard Way (World Enterprise)
• unknown Fire Inna Dancehall (King Dragon)
• 2012 My Story (Beloved)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Papa San on Myspace
• Papa San at Allmusic
• http://www.papasanmusic.com/

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