Surprising breakfast foods in the world

surprising breakfast foods around the world

Miso soup, rice and grilled fish in Japan This breakfast dish is a more nutritious option than a sugary bowl of cereal, but it will require a bit more preparation time.

Ful medames in Egypt This breakfast dish, made with small fava beans, is also Egypt’s national dish.

Halim in Iran This stew-like dish can sometimes resemble oatmeal in appearance, and it does include cinnamon, but it also includes meat (often lamb).

Rice and banchan in Korea Banchan is the collective name for little side dishes served with rice in Korea.

Tacacho con cecina in Peru This dish brings together plantains and pork to make a sweet and salty breakfast dish.

Smörgås in Sweden Some Swedish delicacies have made their way to North America, including meatballs, chocolate and pancakes, but the smörgås breakfast sandwich is not as well known.

Shakshuka in Israel It is said that it became popular in Israel when immigration from North African countries (where it is believed to originate) was at a peak.

Youtiao in China These decadent breadsticks are often served with soy milk and porridge.

Ackee and saltfish in Jamaica The fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, apparently eats ackee and saltfish for breakfast, a ringing endorsement for it.