A few days ago we told you that, even if you don't believe it, you can eat healthy in the United States, beware, you can also eat very badly. But that sure you already knew. The offers to gain a few kilos are always there, in front of your eyes, and resisting temptation is a mission (almost) impossible.
If you do not want to spend your trip between a hot dog cart and some hamburgers that drip sauce on all sides, we suggest 20 dishes to eat in the United States To get the most out of American cuisine, fuck, we never thought we would write this phrase! * Spoiler: you're not going to get rid of hot dogs and hamburgers ... And why should you?
Burger
Rare is the American restaurant that does not offer hamburgers in its menu: they usually eat both in shabby bars and in fancy restaurants and that is that the hamburger is, without doubt, the most characteristic dish of the United States.
If you're a gourmet, don't rule out the idea of greasy fast food: in some, as in Five Guys or In 'n out, you can eat a burger burger (and cheap!).
Jambalaya
It is a Cajun dish, typical of New Orleans, a city that knows a lot about gastronomy and fusion cuisine. It is basically rice with chicken, shrimp, sausages and a few spices. It has a spicy touch, so if you don't like the spicy roll… well, almost ask for something else.
In the past it was a "poor" dish since it was prepared with the remains of previous meals. Today it is one of the most famous in the state of Louisiana.
Reuben Sandwich
The ingredients of this sandwich are simple: corned beef (similar to pastrami), Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian sauce (mayonnaise, ketchup, spices, pepper, radish and scallions chopped very fine).
Sloppy Joe
Another light-light dish, the Sloppy Joe is a sandwich stuffed with minced meat, onion, pepper, tomato, garlic, vinegar, brown sugar and paprika (among others). Warning: you are going to pretend to your ears but anyway, they take away what you ate!
Chicken and waffle
We know what you're thinking, but don't judge us. The fried chicken with waffle sounds very strange but we assure you that it is a good pass… especially if you take a good stream of maple syrup. Mmm, we are looking forward to eating it again!
It is a 100% southern recipe although you will have no problem finding it in the main cities throughout the US.
Clam chowder
We discovered this dish in Boston (it is typical of New England) and we tasted it again in San Francisco and it is WOW. Clam chowder is a soup based on potatoes, clams, onions and celery. Creamy, tasty and delicious. The best thing is that in many places they serve it in a bread that is rich rich (probably the only good bread in the United States).
Buffalo Wings
Buffalo-style chicken wings are one of the most famous dishes in the United States (and that have crossed a few borders). Preparing them, in addition, is quite easy: you just have to dress the wings with a spicy sauce, pepper, white vinegar and butter. If you put a pinch of bbq sauce even better 🙂
Lobster Roll
It is a sandwich in a dog-like bread stuffed with lobster meat seasoned with mayonnaise, lemon, salt and pepper. It is a light dish, perfect for summer days. It is mostly found on the East Coast (New England and New York mainly) although there are several chains, such as Luke's Lobster They have stores spread over several sites.
Pan de maiz
The cornbread is a muffin made with cornmeal, the truth is that it is very rich and is a perfect companion for barbecues or meat-based meals. Anyway, eaten is only very majete too, huh. Apparently the Native Americans were the first to prepare it and look, to this day J
Mac and Cheese
We could define them as macaroni and cheese, but hey, you have to make a subsection: there are two types, the homemade one, which is prepared with real cheese (gouda and cheddar normally) and the canister, where the cheese is simply an orange powder phosphorite (same as risketos), which, with milk and butter, becomes a rather rare cream.
It is also the dish for which I almost retired Italian citizenship XD when, in an Instagram Stories I said we liked it.
Stuffed Turkey
We do not live Thanksgiving, nor do we try stuffed turkey, but this list could not miss one of the most typical dishes of the United States. But ... what is it filled in with? The traditional recipe says that you can not miss onion, celery, bread (better if it is cornbread), aromatic herbs, chicken broth, margarine, salt and pepper.
Or you can do as Ted:
Hot dog
Did you think you were going to get rid of the hot dog? No way! Going to the United States without eating a hot dog is like going to Italy and not tasting carbohydrates. They are of all kinds: from the dogs to $ 1 of the street carts, the Chicago style hot dog that, among its ingredients, does not have ketchup, the chili and cheese filled dogs, to the corn dog, a skewer-shaped dog that cover a dough of cornbread and fry it. Very light everything.
Coleslaw
We do not like it too much, the truth ahead (perhaps our passage through the kitchens of KFC have something to do). It is a white cabbage and carrot salad, cut into very thin strips and seasoned with vinaigrette and mayonnaise.
Tex-Mex food
Did you think it was possible that a country so close to Mexico could survive the charms of its cuisine? Impossible! So be prepared to taste a few typical Mexican dishes: burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, chili con carne, enchiladas, tacos ... If you go through New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and California you are lucky: they are the states where more and better tex-mex food there is. But if not, do not worry: I think even in Alaska you can find tacos (the same are salmon, we don't know that).
Deep Dish Pizza
Oh, Chicago! Apart from being one of the cities we liked most in the United States, Chicago is also the headquarters of the deep dish pizza. What is it? We would describe it as a pie-pizza (it is enooorme de fat), stuffed with ingredients to choose (the Italian sausage never fails) and a sea of cheese.
The best places to try it are: Giordano's, Pequod's, Pizzeria One (where it was invented) and Lou Malnati's.
Bagel
This donut-shaped muffin is one of the most typical breakfasts in cities like New York. It can be used in a thousand and one ways: there are salty versions such as smoked salmon and cream cheese or sweet versions such as peanut butter and jam. They are tasty? Oh yeah!
Crabcake
These typical crab cakes from the state of Maryland are very dangerous snacks, and they are extremely addictive. They are usually prepared with minced crab meat, onion, mayonnaise, egg, parsley, chives, cheese and breadcrumbs.
Texan BBQ
Carmen Lomana already said: "Grilled tastes better", and if you are one of those who drool when thinking of a hot barbecue, you have to go to Texas. Or at a Texas barbecue at least. The 5 pillars of this carnivorous kingdom are:
- Brisket (veal)
- Pulled pork
- Pork ribs
- Smoked sausages
- Chicken
You can choose whether to eat only one type of meat or mix several and the amount in weight or units you want of each thing. Important: do not miss the garnish (potato salad and mac 'n cheese are great ideas). And to finish a delicious craft beer. If you want you can read our experience in a Texas barbecue at the "Black's Barbecue" in Lockhart, Texas.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
One of the simplest proposals of American cuisine is a cheese sandwich (those who do not love cooking will be in luck). As it is. Take two slices of bimbo bread, put slices of cheese to your liking, close it, put it on the iron and in a few minutes you will have this dish ready.
Before an American mother gets mad at me: don't forget to spread butter on the bread, so that it goes perfectly toasted.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Ohhh, it's one of our favorite dishes from the United States and no, in principle it doesn't have much mystery: it's a sandwich with braised pork. Despite its apparent simplicity, it is to give it the first bite and your neurons will tell you that you didn't even try such tasty meat. The secret is that they roast the meat for several hours with a heavenly sauce that is prepared with onion, garlic, tomato sauce, paprika, chili, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, sugar and vinegar. Or so they told us. Be that as it may, ohhh it's requisite!
And desserts? What about desserts? Are there no desserts in the United States? Uhhh what does not say ... there are so many and so rich that they deserve a separate post 😉 COMING SOON ...
* Photos of shutterstock
