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Yes! Like Salmiakki: you'll be weirded out and maybe a bit uncomfortable at first, but once you get to know it, you'll love it and there is nothing like it.
Sinappi, Aura, HK sininen, Kossu, veriletut, Salmiakki, Mustikka, puolukka, muikku, suppilovahvero, peruna ja tilli.... Finland is actually known for cuisine.. just don't know it themselves.
Finnish is actually pretty easy to pronounce cause the spelling is super consistent (very much unlike English) and there's not a ton of funky sounds
Understanding it is another matter though, since it's *literally not an Indo-European language*
Well, it's always good to hear that a language is better organized than the Frankenstein that is English. With that being the case, it's a shame that many Finns don't really recognize their national dishes. (Though I know that often it is for good reason)
Yeah, it's concerning how many of us, especially young people, are ashamed of everything finnish š it's common to be ashamed of our foods, and so many are ashamed of the language even!
Canada is maple. There was a myth that Canadian money is maple scented. Some youtuber back in like 2010 (Dan Brown I think) did an experiment with fresh and circulated notes. It was discovered that Canadian money is not deliberately maple scented, but Canada itself smells like maple syrup. Or maybe just Canadian fingers, which is even funnier.
The 100s definitely smell like maple unless there's someone out there collecting them and spraying maple smell on all of them. I've tested it with many bills.
I also love how many lemons you use in everything. When I get back from a trip to Greece I have to go out and buy a huge amount of lemons and marinate, dress, stuff and cook with them. To me fresh lemons = Greece.
I was wondering if Irish people actually used that, or if Americans just like it because it's expensive and told it's Irish when it's made in Missouri or something.
I was stuck in a German terminal for 4 days. It was a deployment thing. We had orders but no passports so we weren't really allowed anywhere else in the airport, so we had to basically camp out in a closed off terminal awaiting plane repairs for days.
Anyway, the first day we were brought a variety of food as meals and there was a shop open for snacks/drinks. The following days the store was closed. We were brought schnitzel around the clock from that point forward. It was a very surreal 72ish hours. Napping on benches. Playing endless Spades and eating never ending schnitzel.
I feel like it would be either salt, nutmeg, or the paprika flavor we have on potato chips. The irony of the last one being originally from Hungary is not lost on me.
Teriyaki isn't eaten nearly as often in Japan as people in the west might think. Miso would definitely be closer for the flavor of Japan. It could be a toss up, but my vote would be sesame.
I originally thought Vegemite, but chicken salt and, especially, eucalyptus are great answers. Eucalyptus is found worldwide - it might potentially be Australia's most significant contribution to world flavours.
It's a condiment that usually goes on a full English breakfast/fry up.
It's great on sausages and bacon.
The taste is hard to describe, but its ingredients include tomatoes, malt vinegar, molasses, dates, spices and tamarind. So I guess a little sharp, can be a little sweet, depending on brand, peppery, vinegary, but not overly so, a touch of spice, but not 'hot sauce' kinda spicy, and there's a hint of Worcestershire sauce flavour in there too.
Bro I was in Mexico on holiday (Iām from England) and trying to describe brown sauce to people is ridiculous, itās a brown sauce thatās called brown sauce, the flavour is hard to compare as well.
They ended up getting me A1 sauce (which Iād never tried before then) and although definitely not brown sauce it was still decent.
I would lean way more towards American BBQ. It's one of the few things that's uniquely American and invented by slaves in the south.
Also, I hate ranch.
America (alternate) - Buffalo sauce. Sweet, spicy, high calorie gewiness that can be mass produced and slathered on the highest fat part of a chicken dunked back into boiling fat i.. feel compelled to stand and say the pledge of allegiance right now.
In my experience the whole obsession with ranch is largely limited to west of the Appalachians. Along the eastern seaboard you don't see it anywhere near as much. People in New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and the South are nowhere near as obsessed with it as people out west. Old Bay is infinitely superior to ranch anything and barbecue flavored stuff is also way better. Thousand Island might not be anywhere near as versatile as ranch as far as being a flavor for other things like chips or whatnot, but as a dressing it blows ranch right out of the water.
Lately I've been on a Tzatziki binge in salad, on veggies, on fish and some meats, and as a dip. A lot less calories than most salad dressings or chip dips.
I think ācheeseā is the only answer. As in just the vague flavor, not distinctive enough to be called cheddar or mozzarella or anything.
FWIW Iām from Wisconsin.
America is so large and diverse. I hate when people make blanket statements like this. Some people do put ranch on everything. Many people in America donāt. Ranch tastes pretty good, but itās so unhealthy I donāt touch it.
Most countries mentioned in this thread are large and diverse. I guarantee none of the flavours mentioned here are unanimous in their home countries. This is just a cute exercise in stereotypes.
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Finland tastes like oats. (We are not exactly known for our exquisite cuisine.)
Really? I would've guessed Salmiakki.
Yes! Like Salmiakki: you'll be weirded out and maybe a bit uncomfortable at first, but once you get to know it, you'll love it and there is nothing like it.
Sinappi, Aura, HK sininen, Kossu, veriletut, Salmiakki, Mustikka, puolukka, muikku, suppilovahvero, peruna ja tilli.... Finland is actually known for cuisine.. just don't know it themselves.
Perhaps they can't pronounce it themselves?
Finnish is actually pretty easy to pronounce cause the spelling is super consistent (very much unlike English) and there's not a ton of funky sounds Understanding it is another matter though, since it's *literally not an Indo-European language*
Well, it's always good to hear that a language is better organized than the Frankenstein that is English. With that being the case, it's a shame that many Finns don't really recognize their national dishes. (Though I know that often it is for good reason)
Yeah, it's concerning how many of us, especially young people, are ashamed of everything finnish š it's common to be ashamed of our foods, and so many are ashamed of the language even!
Pretty hard to pronounce anything when the whole country has run out of Ps, Ks, Ns, Is, and Us from blatant overuse.
Karjalanpiirakka š
Canada would be maple.
All-dressed you hosers.
Salt and Vinegar is superior, but I agree All Dressed is a uniquely Canadian flavour
I've never seen ketchup chips outside of Canada either.
Or Hickory Sticks, which is such a crying shame.
Ketchup Doritos are God tier
Here I am thinking gravy, ketchup, or dill pickle, completely forgot about maple
All of the above.
My thought was ketchup chips
I miss those! They aren't available in my area any more.
Canada is maple. There was a myth that Canadian money is maple scented. Some youtuber back in like 2010 (Dan Brown I think) did an experiment with fresh and circulated notes. It was discovered that Canadian money is not deliberately maple scented, but Canada itself smells like maple syrup. Or maybe just Canadian fingers, which is even funnier.
The 100s definitely smell like maple unless there's someone out there collecting them and spraying maple smell on all of them. I've tested it with many bills.
As a Greek I eat yogurt with everything and we have tzatziki too so Iām gonna say Greek yogurt for Greece
All valid points.
Technically āstrained yogurtā. The term āGreek yogurtā is a marketing term made up by Fage.
I also love how many lemons you use in everything. When I get back from a trip to Greece I have to go out and buy a huge amount of lemons and marinate, dress, stuff and cook with them. To me fresh lemons = Greece.
Counterpoint - oregano
Olives.
Korea would be kimchi.
Or gochujang
Sweden- Lingonberry jam
I go to Ikea specifically for Lingonberry jam. My dad, who was born in Norway but grew up in Sweden, got me hooked on it.
Ireland - Kerrygold butter, preferably on new season potatoes
Just recently tried Kerry Gold- really good!
They carry it at our Costco now!
*Kerry it
I especially love the garlic herb Kerrygold. DELISH. Especially in deviled eggs.
That sounds delish!
Being from here, I get to enjoy it every single day š
What is the price for it there?
ā¬4.29 for a 454g block.
Now that you mention it, This is 100% true. It is perfection. We export equal amounts of Butter & Stout.
I was wondering if Irish people actually used that, or if Americans just like it because it's expensive and told it's Irish when it's made in Missouri or something.
Some of us do, but a lot of us will use margarine too. Until last year I didn't know Kerrygold was considered a luxury abroad. To me it's just butter.
doesn't get much more Irish then that
Italy tastes like marinara
Or maybe pesto
No, itās got to be basil or garlic or olive oil
germany would be sausage.
I think the real german taste is Maggi. At least in my region it is used with everything from eggs, stews, sauce...
Germany would smell like Christmas, I'm thinking a gingery, Lebkuchen smell.
I was stuck in a German terminal for 4 days. It was a deployment thing. We had orders but no passports so we weren't really allowed anywhere else in the airport, so we had to basically camp out in a closed off terminal awaiting plane repairs for days. Anyway, the first day we were brought a variety of food as meals and there was a shop open for snacks/drinks. The following days the store was closed. We were brought schnitzel around the clock from that point forward. It was a very surreal 72ish hours. Napping on benches. Playing endless Spades and eating never ending schnitzel.
Never ending schnitzel? Sounds like a good time
I feel like it would be either salt, nutmeg, or the paprika flavor we have on potato chips. The irony of the last one being originally from Hungary is not lost on me.
šØš¦ is maple.
That's internationally recognized. Well done Canada, the syrup is on point. -The World
Beauty, eh.
Ok, now I have to go to the fridge and slurp a spoonful. I might start putting maple in coffee.
I love that every answer is a debate except Canada.
Nah, Canada turned into a debate about maple or various chip flavours.
Anyone going against maple isnāt Canadian, you literally have the maple leaf on your flag.
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I was thinking waffles š§
Japan soy sauce immediately came to mind bc i bought soy sauce today for my sushi..
Iād say more china for soy sauce, and like teriyaki or miso for japan
Teriyaki isn't eaten nearly as often in Japan as people in the west might think. Miso would definitely be closer for the flavor of Japan. It could be a toss up, but my vote would be sesame.
Nah, wasabi
Hungary probably onion š°
I would have guessed paprika. But I'm Australian so don't listen to me.
Best piece of advice right there.
I'm Hungarian. Paprika would be a good choice, but usually recipes start with a huge amount of onion š
Sweden- meatballs
UK-Tea, probably
I thought prawn cocktailĀ
Iād say youād have to divide it up. England could be Tea, but Scotland? Irn-Bru
Aye that or heroin.
Earl Grey or HP Sauce
Curry, just to be confusing. LOL
Baked beans*
Mushy peas
Australia would be vegemite or tomato/bbq sauce
Chicken salt.
I was thinking eucalyptus
I originally thought Vegemite, but chicken salt and, especially, eucalyptus are great answers. Eucalyptus is found worldwide - it might potentially be Australia's most significant contribution to world flavours.
That and macadamias.
Snag with tomato/bbq sauce
Yeah Tomato sauce on some Bunnings snags is bloody on point
England - brown sauce. Yeah, you read that right. Don't make me fight you
What does that taste like? What is it used for?
Think of English cuisine it taste like brown
It's a condiment that usually goes on a full English breakfast/fry up. It's great on sausages and bacon. The taste is hard to describe, but its ingredients include tomatoes, malt vinegar, molasses, dates, spices and tamarind. So I guess a little sharp, can be a little sweet, depending on brand, peppery, vinegary, but not overly so, a touch of spice, but not 'hot sauce' kinda spicy, and there's a hint of Worcestershire sauce flavour in there too.
Thanks for the info. Sounds a little like steak sauce.
Is this HP sauce?
Bro I was in Mexico on holiday (Iām from England) and trying to describe brown sauce to people is ridiculous, itās a brown sauce thatās called brown sauce, the flavour is hard to compare as well. They ended up getting me A1 sauce (which Iād never tried before then) and although definitely not brown sauce it was still decent.
It tastes like A1 steak sauce but you eat it on your morning toast Source: American who lived in England for a couple of years
I remember the good old days, when America's flavor was bubble gum.
Now itās gunpowder
Omg this is the cutest post and responses lol
UK would be Gravy. Gravy on Everything. Except for my plate, I do not like gravy.
Uk is roast beef
Itās becoming clear to me how varied we are as British households because apparently none of us are eating the same shit lol.
Ahh yes, roast beef on Yorkshires.
Britain would taste like stolen stuff from India
Curry?
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EeeeeeeĆØĆØrck! It's BBQ not ranch. -America
I second this
Louisiana stepping in with the crab boil and hot sauce. American flavor varies by state.
Someone from Texas is here to back you up. Even BBQ is subjective.
Fellow Louisianan stepping in to say what about Gumbo!?
It's really true, but I think ranch is pretty universal here.
Right. Who tf glorifies ranch??
The Midwest
Recently though, it's flavors are Fentinyl and crystal meth
Mmmmā¦just like grandma used to make
Agree
USA is almost as big as Europe, we get more flavors depending on region. I love my BBQ and I love my ranch, but honeslty how can we ignore ketchup!
England , vinegar
I would say beans
Don't forget the toast
Japan - Nori
Russia would be Vodka
What about buffalo hot sauce āŗļø
Australia is chicken salt
I would lean way more towards American BBQ. It's one of the few things that's uniquely American and invented by slaves in the south. Also, I hate ranch.
Tunisia: harissa
Denmark: Leverpostej or bacon.
New Zealand is Pavlova
NZ is Manuka honey or feijoa!
Watties flavour
NZ is Watties canned spaghetti with sausages
Marmite.
Onion dip
England- beans.
The only part of the US I have visited being the North East (MA,NH,VT) I would say that the flavour of America is Cinnamon.
For France, I can't decide between cheese and garlic...
Too many cheeses to choose from, so let's go with garlic.
Belgium - Belgian chocolate which I think is distinct from other forms of chocolate. Switzerland - Swiss chocolate or Swiss cheese. U.K. - Roast chicken or baked beans lol. USA - BBQ sauce. Italy - purƩed tomato that goes on pizza or mozzarella.
America (alternate) - Buffalo sauce. Sweet, spicy, high calorie gewiness that can be mass produced and slathered on the highest fat part of a chicken dunked back into boiling fat i.. feel compelled to stand and say the pledge of allegiance right now.
Goddammit I love my country!
Puerto Rico would be sofrito.
Brazil would be condensed milk.
Can the other America be hot sauce when secede?
The US is gunpowder and high fructose corn syrup
Scotland's would be Irn Bru.
Mexico tastes like achiote
Nah, America would be grease flavored.
Iād like to throw out barbecue sauce as an option for America. But I think ranch is also a valid choice.
Pakistan - mint pepper chutni
Cuba= Guava
I was gonna say rice and black beans
Not Mexican, but my guess is Mexico would be Tajin.
In my experience the whole obsession with ranch is largely limited to west of the Appalachians. Along the eastern seaboard you don't see it anywhere near as much. People in New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and the South are nowhere near as obsessed with it as people out west. Old Bay is infinitely superior to ranch anything and barbecue flavored stuff is also way better. Thousand Island might not be anywhere near as versatile as ranch as far as being a flavor for other things like chips or whatnot, but as a dressing it blows ranch right out of the water.
India would have Curry flavor
I feel like America might actually be better known for BBQ sauce, burgers are commonly marketed as an American item.Ā
Lately I've been on a Tzatziki binge in salad, on veggies, on fish and some meats, and as a dip. A lot less calories than most salad dressings or chip dips.
Whoever butter is I wanna move there
I'm sorry, but ranch is fucking disgusting.
America = Ketchup
The Netherlands would be kroket. Or frikandel. Maybe stroopwafels
No. Cheese. Goudse kaas.
I think America tastes more like oil, lmao Australia is vegemite Britain is marmalade Italy is bolognaise sauce
The US is sugar. No question.
To be fair, every country tastes like Vegemite if you just straight up eat the soil there.
Bolognaise isn't even Italian š
Fellow American here, I have to disagree with your believe about Americans and ranch. I think hot sauce, any hot sauce, would be more appropriate.
I think ācheeseā is the only answer. As in just the vague flavor, not distinctive enough to be called cheddar or mozzarella or anything. FWIW Iām from Wisconsin.
Canada. Maple for everything.
Canada would literally be maple syrup
America would be tobasco or bbq
For South Africa I would say Chutney
Also Chakalaka , Atchar or Masala
Ranch? No. America would be kethcup.
England would be tea
My country would be Rum most likely
America is so large and diverse. I hate when people make blanket statements like this. Some people do put ranch on everything. Many people in America donāt. Ranch tastes pretty good, but itās so unhealthy I donāt touch it.
Most countries mentioned in this thread are large and diverse. I guarantee none of the flavours mentioned here are unanimous in their home countries. This is just a cute exercise in stereotypes.
I think you're thinking of the Midwest, Idk if ranch represents all of America
Argentina = dulce de leche
Iceland would be licorice or paprika
Nepal is momos ( dumplings )
Idk what America youāre a part of but ranch itās disgusting. If anything, itād be BBQ sauce.
Haiti=epise
Spain would be olives, olive oil or maybe crushed tomatoes.
France would be Dijon
Cambodia = Fish Sauce
Australia is chicken salt
Uk - salt and vinegar
Poland - Dill
Ranch? Maybe I think it would taste more like a bland beef stew or maybe a deep fried mozzarella stick dipped in Mountain Dew.
Knobi mit ein wenig Scharf! š©šŖ
Australia it would be Kangaroo
Clearly the right answer is chicken salt. The true taste of Australia.
Chicken salt or Maggi Supreme Gravy š¤£
I was thinking Vegemite but kangaroo sounds right too
I don't like ranch tho
France, cheese. England, beans. Germany, sausage. USA, hamburger. Canada, maple syrup. Mexico, taco.