The British roast dinner is famous around the globe with many countries – including Australia, America and Spain – emulating it on a Sunday.
But when they are not imitating this classic, what do other nations sit down and tuck into once a week?
In the run-up to our annual celebration of British Roast Dinner Week, sponsored by Colman’s, we’re diving into the world of roasts.
We recently looked at the best drinks to pair with which meats and today our focus turns to what other people eat on a Sunday in different countries.
We’ve teamed up with the annual celebration to help find the finest pub roast in Britain and we need your help.
Does your local serve the best beef or Yorkshire puddings which are simply sublime? Click on the red strap below to nominate your local – and even if your choice doesn’t win, you’ll still be in with a chance of winning £1000 worth of grocery vouchers ( Click here for full terms and conditions).
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So tuck in your napkins and get ready to join us on a gastronomic tour of the world – and don’t forget to nominate your local!
Argentina
The Argentineans consider Sunday lunch the most important family meal of the week. And given the climate and country’s reputation as a premium beef producer, it’s no surprise that the ‘asado’ or barbecue is their favourite style of cooking with beef featuring heavily. Pasta dishes are also a Sunday lunch staple, but give us the barbecue any day!
Belgium
Like us Brits, our European friends in the lowlands like to enjoy meat on a Sunday, but instead of a roast they enjoy battered veal – often beer battered – served in a roll. Belgians are also fans of weekend waffles, but this is more of a breakfast or brunch staple and not just at the weekend!
France
French rugby fans like to refer to the English as ‘rosbifs’ after the popular Sunday dish, but the French love a roast too and on Sunday the classic meat is chicken. Poulet rôti is usually served with potatoes and seasonal veg – sound familiar? Chicken is also popular on a Sunday served in other forms, such as in a casserole like coq au vin.
NOMINATE YOUR LOCAL PUB FOR BRITAIN’S BEST ROAST!
British Roast Dinner Week, sponsored by Colman’s, runs from September 26 to October 2, when pubs across the country will put a roast on the menu every day.
We’ve teamed up with them to find Britain’s best roast dinner – and you could win £1000 worth of grocery vouchers just for nominating your local.
Simply click on the link below to submit your favourite pub into the competition.
Japan
Nikujaga, literally translates as ‘meat and potatoes’ and is a Japanese Sunday favourite. Essentially it’s a meat stew, and thinly-cut beef is the favoured meat.
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Seasoned with soy sauce and sugar it has that classic sweet and umani tang which characterises much Japanese cookery. Because the beef is cut so thinly, the stew only takes 30 minutes to cook and is a family favourite throughout the country.
Kenya
If the idea of a curry for Sunday lunch sounds like heaven, then head to Kenya where the traditional Sunday lunch is a hot curry with chapattis and freshly-made chutneys.
Norway
The roast is king in Norway on a Sunday too, where ‘svinestek’ – roast pork served with pickled cabbage, gravy and vegetables is a family favourite. The pickled cabbage is sweet but sharp and is a great bedfellow for the fatty, rich pork.
South Africa
As well the braai (barbecue), which is a weekend staple across South Africa, the Afrikaans community enjoy tucking in malva pudding. This Dutch import is SA’s answer to sticky toffee pud; it’s a sweet and sticky sponge pudding made with apricot jam and served with a hot cream sauce.
Uruguay
Much Uruguayan food is based on its European roots, so it’s not surprising that pasta features heavily, especially on Sundays where the traditional family get together usually includes a number of pasta dishes. A special pasta sauce that was created by Uruguayans is the caruso sauce made from double cream, meat stock, onions, ham, and mushrooms.
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