This traditional recipe for Irish soda bread contains only flour, baking soda, salt and buttermilk. Soda bread became popular in Ireland in the 19th century when baking soda became available as a leavener.
Tag: National Dish
Irish Soda Bread
Ful Medames
(Egyptian slow-cooked fava beans)
This simple dish of slow-simmered fava beans seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and spices is the daily breakfast meal for millions of Egyptians.
Fish and Chips
(English batter-fried fish with fried potato wedges)
As simple as it is satisfying, fish and chips is classic English street food, originally served on newspaper with a sprinkling of salt and a shake or two of malt vinegar.
Feijoada
(Brazilian pork, beef and black bean stew)
Feijoada, or feijoada completa, is Brazil's national dish, a lusty meat and bean stew slow simmered and traditionally served as a Saturday afternoon meal.
Falafel
(Middle Eastern fried chickpea patties)
Falafel is the original veggie burger and is a common dish throughout the Middle East. It is found in Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Egypt and is especially popular with Palestinians.
Encebollado Ecuatoriano
(Ecuadorian fish and onion stew)
Pickled onions add a pleasant tang to this fresh fish stew recipe from the coastal region of Ecuador.
Ugali
(East African cornmeal mush)
Ugali, a polenta-like side dish, is usually served as an accompaniment to meat or vegetable stews, greens or soured milk.
Roast Prime Rib
(English roast rib of beef)
Originally an English Sunday dinner made with a cheap cut of meat, prime rib these days is more often a special occasion meal made with top-quality cuts.
Injera
(Ethiopian, Eritrean sourdough crepe)
Injera is the iconic sourdough crepe served with Ethiopian and Eritrean meals. Diners use their right hands to tear off a piece and gather up a bite of stew (wat) or salad.
Pupusas
(Salvadoran, Honduran stuffed masa flatbread)
Learn how to make this Central American favorite. Pupusas are similar to corn tortillas, only thicker and stuffed with cheese, beans or meat.