Snacks From Around the World
Summertime is about socialising with loved ones and enjoying lots of great food together, from your own favourite recipes to dining at new and exciting restaurants. It’s important to keep your taste buds nourished with plenty of snacks you have never tried before… What’s the point in sticking to things you’ve had your whole life? In the UK, English food is great and make staple parts of our diet, but there’s also lots more exciting treats from other parts of the world to enjoy.
One of our many gift baskets here at Smart Gift Solutions, A Taste of Italy Food Hamper is a brilliant place to start, with Italian delicacies to share amongst a group! It's also a great gift to give for someone who is about to holiday in Italy or has recently returned from visiting the country.
We’ve also put together for you a little list of other wonderful international snacks to incorporate into your summer diet; which can all be purchased from local supermarkets or online! With plenty of multicultural shops and restaurants and international deliveries available, there is no excuse not to broaden your food intake.
Plantain
A hugely popular snack in both the Caribbean and South American, plantain is an unripened form of banana that has richer and more intense flavours. Consumed in a variety of different ways, the fruit can be simmered, mashed, roasted or fried for a range of wonderful meal choices. A popular way to eat is through plantain chips, seasoned with lots of different spices! They are currently being sold in the Marks and Spencer’s wonderful Spirit of Summer range.
Halloumi
A Turkish-Cypriot delicacy, halloumi is a delicious type of cheese from the Northern regions of Cyprus. It’s hugely popular in the UK and provides a staple side dish in Nando’s, one of Britain’s most popular restaurants. There are so many brilliant ways to enjoy halloumi, and you can head over to BBC Good Food to try lots of different recipes... checkout out their article: 9 New Ways to Serve Halloumi It’s perfect for using as a meat supplement with its thick texture creating a great veggie burger to grill on the barbecue!
Biltong
Do you like American Beef Jerky, but fancy trying something new instead? Shipped all over Africa, but originating from South African cuisine, Biltong is a popular dried, cured meat snack that is very high in protein. With a distinctive salty taste, and made using many different types of meat, it is ideal for an afternoon snack to keep up energy levels. It can be purchased from Waitrose for you to try, or you can order from South African groceries online! You can even select this snack from our Create Your Own Hamper section right here at Smart Gifts.
Kimchi
The traditional Korean snack, a combination of vegetables and spices, is a popular, tasty side dish that is healthy, nutritious and provides a kick to the tastebuds. It is a very easy recipe to follow, and can also be found in all Asian supermarkets over the UK. Depending on the season, the vegetables and spices used in the dish will vary - during the summer time, it is radishes and cucumbers that are included!
Piernik
Polish gingerbread is a moist sponge cake, made with lots of aromatic spices and served with a thick, chocolate glaze. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and honey provide warming flavours perfect for enjoying after a large meal with friends and family. The traditional desert is adapted into many different versions of the original recipe, with a especially delicious version at All Recipes. You won’t be disappointed if you bake piernik for your next summer party!
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