This Christmas, people traveling abroad may not find their favorite holiday food on the menu.
Traditional holiday fare varies in different parts of the world.
Chef's Pencil created a map to show what the most popular Christmas dishes are around the world.
Turkey can be found on the table at Christmas in the United States, Canada, France, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
Turkey is a top Christmas food in several countries in South America.
Chef's Pencil's research shows that each country has its own way of serving turkey.
Roast turkey slices are served with a melange of creme fraiche, chicken broth, lime juice, jalapeno peppers, fresh Cilantro and cayenne pepper. Roast turkeys are usually stuffed with apples.
According to Chef's pencil, roasted potatoes are just about everywhere.
According to Chef Pencil's representative, pork dishes are more popular than turkey in many countries.
She said that pork is the most popular holiday dish in 23 countries.
Suckling pig is the center of the Christmas table in Spain and Cuba according to the map.
There is no turkey in the hometown of a Filipina Marites, she said. A live pig or a pre- roasted whole pig can be purchased by families.
She said that a pig that can feed up to 50 people is very expensive.
She said that grilling pork belly is also popular. She said it could feed 10 people for less than 5 dollars.
ham is the most popular dish in Jamaica and South Africa on the map.
Julskinka, also known as Christmas ham, is a cold ham dish that is eaten in Sweden and is accompanied by mustard and breadcrumbs.
Pork is steamed and wrapped in corn husks in Mexico and other parts of Central America.
Pork joint is one of the most popular holidays in Mexico.
According to the article, a pork joint in Mexico will be covered with a generous layer of homemade adobo, a thick chili paste with vinegar or citrus juice, and enriched with the flavors of onions, garlic, cumin and oregano.
The map shows that duck and goose are the most popular animals in the country.
Chicken is the most popular dish for celebrations in Uganda. The New York Times reported that Chester chickens are larger than average chickens but smaller than turkeys.
At a gourmetten in the Netherlands, revelers grill a lot of meat and vegetables at the table.
The map shows that Italians and Rwandans eat different types of meat for Christmas.
Meats are prepared for the holiday in other countries. Chicken, lamb, and beef are often used in picana soup, which is made with wine and beer and is popular in the country.
The map shows where stuffed cabbage rolls can be found in the Black Sea.
Jollof rice is a dish of long-grain rice, tomatoes, onions, and spices, and it is celebrated by residents of Nigeria and West Africa.
The map shows that saltwater cod is the most popular fish for holidays in Italy and Portugal.
According to Portuguese for a Day, Christmas is not Christmas without codfish on the table.
Paula Williams said Australians think the same about prawns.
Crowds gather to buy prawns before Christmas at the Sydney Fish Market, which experiences its busiest week of the year before Christmas.She said that prawns are important for Christmas in Australia. People are waiting in line at the fish markets. The lines are large.
She said that Christmas in Australia is all about the outdoors.
She said it was about sitting in the sun and swimming. Turkey is too hot to eat.
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