5 Best Foods in the World, Ranked
1. Churros There’s something magical about the flavor of sweetened, deep-fried dough dusted with cinnamon sugar that keeps us awake at night. Add a cup of thick melted chocolate, and you have the stuff of dreams. Crispy, crunchy, sugary, chocolatey — churros play well with all the pleasure centers. Spanish explorers brought these treats to the New World, and nowadays, they are particularly popular in Mexico but can be found throughout Latin America. 2. Quesadilla Cheese, flour tortillas and a griddle pan. That’s all you need to create one of the world’s greatest snacks. Mexicans know what they’re doing in the kitchen like few other cultures, but they also know when to dial it back and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Melted cheese is good for that or Americanexpress.com/confirmcard Quesadillas, of course, can have many additions like meat, beans, sour cream, salsa and veggies, but they must always include cheeses that melt well. 3. Tamal Here’s another reason to appreciate Aztecs and their contributions to modern society: the tamal, or tamales when you have more than one. These are simple to an extreme, using cornmeal dough called masa that’s pressed into a dried and rehydrated corn husk then filled with something sweet or savory, wrapped up and steamed. It all melds together seamlessly and is best enjoyed with some sort of salsa. 4. Bulgogi This Korean dish translates to “fire” and “meat,” which couldn’t be more appropriate for something that is indeed meat and is cooked over a barbecue. And while that might sound too simple to be considered one of the world’s finest foods, it’s the marinade of honey, sesame, soy sauce, garlic and scallions alongside interesting sides that make bulgogi memorable. 5. Parmigiano Reggiano Not to be confused with the inferior parmesan cheese, which can be made anywhere, true Parmigiano Reggiano comes from a few places in Italy and is aged from a year to several years. Aging this cow’s milk cheese gives it a nutty flavor and gritty texture that makes it the perfect grating cheese. That’s why it’s so popular over Italian foods, but it should have space next to any of the common cheeseboard occupants. View More
