Three Underrated Cuisines from Around the World

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Podiatrist Dr. Deo Rampertab has been involved in the medical industry since graduating from the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University over 20 years ago. A reputable guest lecturer and podiatric surgery consultant in Washington, Dr. Deo Rampertab enjoys traveling in his free time, and enjoying different cuisines.

Despite the fact that there are hundreds of countries around the world, most people are unfamiliar with dishes outside of the more popular Italian and Mexican cuisines. But there are several delicious, underrated cuisines from around the world that are worth trying:

Ethiopian
One of the healthiest and more flavorful cuisines in the world is Ethiopian food. Many typical Ethiopian dishes involve dipping teff, a healthy flatbread, into a stew consisting of meat, broth, and plenty of spices. Injera, a sourdough bread, is also a staple in this type of cuisine, and is often paired with different meat, lentil, and vegetable dishes.

Filipino
While the Philippines is well-known for having scenic coastlines, its cuisine continues to fly under the radar for many. Taking inspiration from American, Spanish, Malay, and native Austronesian cultures, Filipino cuisine is extremely varied and includes everything from thin slices of meat to fried eggs and fried rice.

Nepali
Nestled between Tibet and India, Nepali cuisine borrows features from both countries. This is perhaps most notable in momos, a unique dumpling that originated in Tibet. When cooked in a Nepali style, these dumplings adopt an interested flavor derived from the use of spices such as ginger, coriander, and cumin. Lentils, rice, meat, and curried vegetables are also common in Nepali dishes.