In a time when much of the world is facing lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, unable to see family and friends in person, many of us are turning to food for comfort. Different dishes are considered comfort food around the world, but they’re all typically high in sugar, fat, and salt.
These flavors are key in not only making us feel happy but also in solidifying these dishes in our memories. Twenty people from different cultural backgrounds shared what their favorite comfort food is and what it means to them, and we looked at how their dish of choice is made.
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20 Comfort Foods From Around The World | Around The World | Food Insider
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I am Iranian and my comfort food is okra stew made by my my mother and tursheh tareh made by her mother.
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Cool to see harry. lol marmite..interesting. As a Korean, kimchee jijae is definitely a top comfort food. Congee or jook / porridge is one as well. Cool to see different cultures and their food and stories behind them. Seems like moms have one of the biggest influences when it comes to childhood memories with food
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is seeking comfort in food good for one's physical or mental health?
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My favorite comfort food is probably cinnamon toast
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That is the comfort in comfort food. I think it has little to do with the meal itself and more to do with the sentimental attachments made with it, to childhood, parents, or a certain time in one's life. We are such emotional beings!
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Lol even pakistanis are here too.
Cant even see new zealand on that map
Thanks you guys that was really cool my favorite is fried potatoes and onions with cheese 😅
My comfort food is sweet bread with coffee or hot chocolate.
french toast with strawberry jam
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My comfort food is spicy noodle soup with fresh veggies
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