Mike Yardley: Travel to Eat - Some of the world's popular dishes and their surprising origins

<p><span>Savouring exotic flavours and iconic dishes is one of travel’s great rewards. But some of the most popular dishes do not originate from where you would think. Let’s start with a Caesar Salad.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>What about a Japanese Curry?</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Take a cruise in Alaska and Baked Alaska is sure to feature on the dessert menu. Is it Alaskan?</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>How about Chicken Tikka Masala?</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>One of the most deceptively named dishes would have to be Mongolian Beef.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>One of the most popular dishes in Peru is Lomo Saltado. Strips of beef with onion and tomato. But is it Peruvian?</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Speaking of Peru - Pisco Sour. Is the national drink actually Peruvian?</span><span> </span></p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>