50 of the World’s Best Breakfasts from 50 Countries (dialup warning)

[pampango]

Best viewed first thing in the morning. :) Every country seems to have its own way to get the day started.

http://designyoutrust.com/2011/10/18/50-of-the-world%e2%80%99s-best-breakfasts/

[Spider Jerusalem]

1. I just had a full English breakfast...

sausages, bacon, black pudding, mushrooms, tomatoes, fried egg, and toast with lime marmalade (no beans for me though, thanks). Very tasty if also meeting my cholesterol allowance for the week, probably.

[DrDan]

2. uh . . . . last I heard Alaska and Hawaii were not countries.

but the breakfasts in general sure looked good

[ellisonz]

3. Not to mention...

...I can testify for the Hawaiian one, that no respectable resident of Hawaii would be caught dead eating whats in that picture for a "good breakfast," it's pure shibai (hypocritical drama):

7. A healthy Hawaiian breakfast – I couldn’t imagine Hawaiians eating anything but fruit to be honest. Of course, there’s the bagel but I’m sure they’d burn the energy from that off in a few minutes on their surf board anyway.

Seriously? Did the authors not do any homework?



Loco moco is a dish native to Hawaiian cuisine. There are many variations, but the essential loco moco consists of white rice, topped with a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy. Yes that's spam on the left and macaroni salad on the right. Since 1949...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loco_moco#History_and_origin



In 1878, Portuguese laborers from the Madeira and Azores came to Hawaii to work in the plantations. These immigrants brought their traditional foods with them, including a fried dough pastry called the "malasada." Today there are numerous bakeries in the Hawaiian islands specializing in malasadas.

You can get spam and eggs at McDonalds in Hawaii. Also your traditional breakfast bento is either spam or portuguese sausage with eggs and rice. Papayas are also an very popular breakfast food in Hawaii. Take one spoon, dig the seeds out

Drink POG.



And Kona Coffee...

Must have never seen a picture of Bruddah Iz:



I can't speak for Alaska.

[musette_sf]

33. Love me some loco moco...

one of the cafes on our Main Street used to have it and it was a special weekend treat. no more... Cafe still open but no longer serving loco moco.

Out of the 50 breakfasts at the link, I'm for the Bahamas Breakfast. Shrimp n grits, mmmmmmmm.

[NutmegYankee]

4. Eggs and fried Rudolph sounds so good right now...

:evilgrin:

[Blue_In_AK]

32. It's true Alaska isn't a country,

but it's hard to find a breakfast menu around here that doesn't include reindeer sausage. Gwennie's here in Anchorage is known for HUGE breakfasts with enormous piles of Rudolph.

[LuvNewcastle]

5. My favorites are India, Iran, Mexico, and Peru,

not in any particular order. I guess I'd better get cooking -- my mouth is watering now!

[Uben]

6. I don't do breakfast

I know they say you should always eat breakfast, but I'm not hungry in the morning. I usually eat mid-afternoon and again around 8:00 pm with something light. Occasionally I eat some oatmeal for breakfast, my preference. I snack on fruits throughout the day if I need a boost. I try to eat at least one fruit a day, either an apple, an orange, banana, or berries.

It works for me. I am maintaining a healthy weight, my cholesterol is good, and my health is excellent.

[JCMach1]

7. I immediately called BS when English Breakfast is #1

:puke: some of the worst breakfasts I have EVER tasted were in England.

And everyone knows Indian breakfast is either something like Masala Dosa, or lentil, or chickpeas with roti or paratha. Quite yummy, but the author must not be on the same planet...

[Botany]

10. a traditional English Breakfast is gawd awful

runny eggs (usually semi warm), bad beans, bangers, and cold toast
thanx to the english toast rack




Have the coffee, eat some fruit, and see if you can have some baked product that has been
brought in overnight from France

[JCMach1]

29. lunch and dinner were not much better...

Even the foreign food tended to go all crap in the UK... had some of the most tasteless Indian food I ever tried there.

compared to the rest of Europe, UK is a culinary wasteland...

[Botany]

40. and never ever ever touch the sandwiches that ....

.... they serve in the pubs. They make 'em and keep 'em until the sell out.

I found some french places and some traditional restaurants that were fairly
good along with some fish and chips spots but the best thing was to go to the
grocery stores and buy your own food because most of the time when they
"prepare the meals" it is pretty damn rude. My Sis in Law was once served
boiled hamburger :puke:

old joke

in heaven
the french are the cooks
the germans run the trains
and the brits are the police

in hell
the germans are the cops
the french run the trains
and the brits do the cooking.

[WinkyDink]

16. Agreed! The "bacon" was usually pure gristle; the fried tomatoes were greasy; and the toast cold!

[sibelian]

21. Weeelll it's always a lot better when cooked by an Englishman in his home...

I'll entirely agree that it's almost always *terrible* in service stations hotels, etc...

Proper English breakfast should be delicious - sounds as if no-one's made one for you!

[jmowreader]

44. The guy's a Brit, as evidenced by his Marmite comment

The problem we see here is British people are born without taste buds. As the late great Frank Zappa wrote in his song "Strictly Genteel," 'lord have mercy on the people in England, for the terrible food these people must eat.'

[Bragi]

8. I've never seen their "Canadian breakfast" ever

And I'm Canadian.

[Nay]

14. Me neither. And I'm half-Canadian. Pierogies?!?? Don't think so.

[Whisp]

24. yay for Perogies!

we have them all the time :)

boiled or crispy fried. sour cream, bacon bits and green onion are a must but you can experiment with dressings.

the fillings can be anything from potato and cheese (probably the most popular) or cottage cheese and fruit.

yum!

[Bragi]

35. I like perogies, but they aren't a typical Canadian breakfast /nt

[SidDithers]

26. Pemeal bacon done on the BBQ is an essential part of our Canadian breakfast...

Eggs, toast, and hash browns. Throw in some fruit, depending on the season.

How's that for a slice of fried gold?

Sid

[Demeter]

9. I'm partial to Eggs Benedict and Hash Browns

and any kind of pork (ham, sausage, bacon) on the side.

But then, I work outdoors in winter a lot.

And Swedes eat Smörgåsor (lightly buttered crisp bread with cheese, jam, fish pate, hard boiled egg slice, or some other dainty on top) and coffee, of course.

As a Pollack, I prefer pierogi for breakfast when going ancestral, with ham or kielbasa, and kapusta, too!

[enough]

11. Thanks, that's a fun collection. No excuse for getting in a breakfast rut.

I'm not that concerned about whether each one is the most authentic version. Bookmarking this.

[lunatica]

12. In Mexico chorizo with scrambled eggs or huevos rancheros or chilaquiles

[trumad]

13. Yummmmy

My favorite for sure.

[Raster]

19. I was raised in southeastern Arizona. This is breakfast!

[a la izquierda]

37. I could eat nothing but breakfast in Mexico...

for the rest of my life, and die a happy woman.
I love Mexican breakfasts.

The Iranian, Turkish, and Moroccan breakfasts looked good too.

[Motown_Johnny]

15. whoever wrote #13 needs to research the word "Frittata"

[WinkyDink]

17. Germans don't eat wursts and cheese for breakfast!

[JCMach1]

28. They do sometimes in 5 star breakfast buffets... however that also included the most awesome Muesli

selection EVER!

[WinkyDink]

38. Sounds like it was for rich tourists.

I stayed in zimmer frei.

[JCMach1]

41. That particularly wonderful buffet was in Dusseldorf... mainly for business types...

I self-book, especially when I can get bargains... so, was cheap for me.

[GoCubsGo]

18. The breakfasts I had in Germany were closer to the Danish breakfast.

Maybe that was because I was in northern Germany. But, in any case, they also served sliced tomatoes. It was a bit strange to me at first, but after a few days, the German/Danish breakfast has become my favorite breakfast. I should eat it more than I do.

[Codeine]

20. Bowl of Life cereal is good enough for me.

Vegan pancakes or some falafel dunked in tahini if I'm feeling particularly enthusiastic and energetic.

[Iterate]

22. The German Frühstück would never be that crude.

Perhaps at the end of a trek to a Bavarian mountain hut, but otherwise it's just not done. A better representation would be this:



The focus of the meal is actually the fresh, crusty brötchen, split at the table and topped with single slices of meat or cheese. Variations would also include lacks with horseradish, or Mettwurst, a raw freshly ground pork which is topped with minced raw onion and a dash of pepper. Sour pickled herring is also a favorite in the morning.

So what did I have this morning? Pancakes with maple syrup and a side of sausage patties. A German house guest remembered it fondly from time spent living in the US, and we aim to please. The sausage was not quite right because the local butcher couldn't accept that I wanted more fat in the grind. A good lesson in that -dishes don't always translate well.

[Odin2005]

34. Damn, now I'm hungry! WANT!!!

[JVS]

48. That depends on which breakfast you're eating, first or second.

The crusty Brötchen can't really be done right unless you buy them on the morning you're serving them, so they'd fall toward the times of second breakfast. First breakfast is generally a more spartan affair involving bread or toast, condiments, an egg, and perhaps yogurt or a piece of fruit. Second breakfast is where the delicacies show up. Of course, if one sleeps in it is possible to skip directly to second breakfast.

[Whisp]

23. wow. that was great, thanks for posting.

I think that Welsh cheesey toast made me drool the most.

[Hotler]

25. k&r Taste buds are a gift of god and should be..

exploited every chance you get. I like trying all kinds of foods. My favorite breakfast is huevos rancheros with a side of ham and a cold beer.

[bikebloke]

27. South African Farmer's Breakfast

I had this big brekkie this morning, expecting a long day of bike riding the wine lands. The rental bike was shite, so I didn't dare venture too far. At least I don't have to eat meals for a couple days. No wonder the farmers here are so bulky.

[Synicus Maximus]

30. But the American breakfast doesn't have grits or biscuits! What kind of breakfast is that?

[dana_b]

39. The American breakfast

is a joke. Blueberry pancakes are delicious however they would have done better to show a bowl of Fruit Loops for a TYPICAL American breakfast.

Btw - I've never had grits in my life and rarely eat biscuits except with an occasional dinner. The breakfast places around here don't offer grits - I do want to try them someday though.

[Odin2005]

31. English black pudding looks like what we Norskies call Blodpolsa.

blood sausage. YUM!

[MilesColtrane]

42. What is it called in the original Klingon?

[War Horse]

36. The English and Chinese ones look great if you're hung over

The French one - the last time I was there I asked for a real breakfast rather than the hotel/touristy stuff (having had quite enough of croissants and hot chocolate for breakfast) and got some fantastic bread, great cheese and some ham, a large glass of milk and some really nice coffee.

My breakfast is usually just a protein shake anyway - maybe some oatmeal as well on the rare occasions that I don't oversleep :)

[MilesColtrane]

43. No migas with frijoles and torillas right off the skillet?

[Nailzberg]

45. swedish pancakes aren't breakfast food in sweden.

[wickerwoman]

46. Interesting, but totally wrong about Chinese breakfasts.

By far the most common is rice porridge (congee) with different bits and bobs added to it.

I would also nominate jianbing (crepes with eggs and fish sauce)



and baozi (barbecue pork buns)



all of which are much more common Chinese breakfast foods than noodle soups or stir-fries.

[Sancho]

47. i'm not from the Bahamas, but we have shrimp grits this am!

Interesting...:donut:

[AsahinaKimi]

49. I didn't see my favorite..

They had one for Japan, but I don't think it was typical.
Typical and simple Japanese breakfast;

Rice, Natto, egg, soy sauce, and a tiny bit of Chinese hot mustard.