Like the Summer and Winter Olympics, the World Cup only happens every four years. That means major media coverage, lots of buzz on social media, and a global unification over one thing: the love of soccer. Like soccer, food brings people together. What better way to celebrate this global sport than with winning dishes from the top teams’ home countries? These World Cup party recipes will take your tastebuds on a thrilling trip around the world.
Portugal: Filos
These Portuguese doughnuts are deep fried to a golden perfection and topped with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Although these are a holiday delicacy, the World Cup is a justified reason to whip up this tasty treat.
Spain: The Ultimate Paella
Here’s a surf and turf you don’t have to go to a fancy restaurant to get. This recipe is packed with chicken, chorizo, and plenty of seafood. As if that’s not enough, you’ll enjoy the slightly charred crust at the bottom of your paella, called socarrat.
Netherlands: Bitterballen
Bitterballen is super popular amongst the Dutch. This savory snack is a combination of meat, beef broth, spices, and more. The bite-sized meatballs are then covered in breadcrumbs and deep fried to perfection. Deep fried balls of meat? That’s not something you see every day (although you really should!).
Mexico: Red Chilaquiles with Chicken
Mexico beating Germany, the defending World Cup champions, is not something you see every day, either. Although their Cinderella run may be over, our neighbors on the southern border deserve their props. What better way than with this delish recipe? Or, if you’re in a rush, try our fully prepared Low Carb Chicken Enchilada Casserole — just thaw, cook, and serve!
Japan: Grapefruit, Ginger, and Lemongrass Sake Cocktail
If you’re a rice-lover then you’ll love this cocktail. Maybe because Sake is an alcoholic beverage made by rice fermenting. This drink’s perfect for toasting to a good match. With all the vitamin C and ginger, this drink’s also perfect for the common cold.
Try these five recipes from around the world, and you’ll have an international food fest that will score major points with all your friends.
Text by Kendal Harris