America is a land of great culinary taste, with cuisines and dishes inspired by people around the world including American Indians, Asians, African Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Latin Americans. The food in the U.S is a blend of culinary arts and reflects the taste of various cultures on a plate. If food is your weakness and you feel like trying some of the best dishes in the U.S.A. and then do read this list by LatinOFare which has 8 delicious dishes you must try.
Lime Pie
Made of key lime juice, egg yolks, and milk – Lime pie is the ultimate sweet, sour and sublime taste you will ever experience. The base of lime, cream, and buttery biscuit gives the required edge to the dish. Do try this zesty oven-baked dish that makes for a refreshing and generous end to a meal.
Fried Chicken
This homely, crunchy, juicy dish is definitely the most loved and also the most famous dish of the U.S that traces its origins to the South. It has also taken over the entire world and is one of the widely preferred dishes by people of all ages. This mouthwatering dish with a generous amount of tender meat, extra crispness, and spiced or glaze with flavors (such as chili garlic, buttermilk ranch, etc.), accompanied by mashed potatoes and collard greens sum up heaven for many.
Cheesecake
Heard about the New York Cheesecake? Well, wait till you try on actually because it will tickle your taste buds and stir your soul to make you feel like you tasted the heaven, quite literally. The flavor is simple, pure, minimalist, sweet as well as tangy which goes from rich to boost in your mouth. When you eat the New York Cheesecake you will experience a melting of dense, sweet, soft cream cheese mixture and crackers that will blow you of completely.
Tater Tots
A dish that gave rise to a frozen-food empire, is one of the must-try when in America. These bite-sized, salty, crunchy and soft, greasy but not oily tiny tots are a delight to the mouth. So much better than French fries or finger chips, these tater tots will melt your heart.
Pot Roast
A portion of comfort food and the most delicious one of them all, Pot Roast is an extremely satisfying and fulfilling dish. This braised beef dish – made of humble chuck roast, slow-cooked until it is fork-tender and flavorful – should not be missed for anything.
Fajitas
Though a Mexican food but Fajitas have increasingly taken an American twist and are now increasingly popular and loved all over the U.S. Fajitas in America is flavorful grilled meat served as a taco on a flour or corn tortilla, along with grilled onions, green pepper, pico de gallo, shredded cheese and sour cream.
Banana Split
Where else would you get a better banana split than in the U.S – the country of its origin? It was in the U.S where the first banana split was made in 1904 by David Strickler in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. So, when here, do not forget to taste the authentic taste of bananas mixed with the creamy cold ice-cream and the rich chocolate on top.
Chicken-fried steak
A variety of the fried chicken family, this American breaded cutlet dish is one the best dishes made in the U.S. Also known as country-fried steak, this dish comprises a tenderized cube steak, coated with seasoned flour, and then pan-fried to give it the earthy flavor and the crispness that will take you to another level of satisfaction.
Already salivating? Well, wait no more and get going to grab a bite of the most enticing dish of your choice. Happy Feasting!
