10 Breakfast Ideas from Around the World

Breakfast is an essential and pleasant daily ritual and an opportunity to learn about the culture of another country.

Contents:

1. Israel: Shakshuka — it’s eggs and something more
2. Turkish breakfast — variety and enjoyment
3. Breakfast in Iceland — pure health
4. Malaysia: incredibly exotic nasi lemak
5. Indians have a special Semolina breakfast
6. Swiss bircher muesli
7. In the English scrambled eggs, canned beans rule
8. France — only a crispy croissant
9. In Spain, they have toast with tomatoes for breakfast
10. Ukrainians are “lazy” in the morning and make varenyky

From Israeli shakshuka to French croissants, we’ve gathered breakfast recipes from around the world, each with unique characteristics.

Israel: Shakshuka — it’s eggs and something more

Classic Israeli shakshuka is a special egg dish where the eggs are simmered in a sauce made from tomatoes, sweet peppers, garlic, onions, and Eastern spices. Food experts claim you can add anything you have on hand to this breakfast.

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Turkish Breakfast — variety and enjoyment

The main components of a traditional Turkish breakfast are small plates with various foods, which are leisurely enjoyed. This meal is called “kahvaltı” and translates simply as “before coffee.” So, if you want a Turkish breakfast, brew your favorite coffee, take out small plates, and fill them with eggs, cheese, vegetables, nuts, fruits, jam, or other favorite treats.

Cooking time: 15 to 30 minutes

Breakfast in Iceland — pure health

In Iceland, they have oatmeal for breakfast. Of course, the people of the glaciers make it their way. They cook it with water and milk and add fruits, vegetables, seeds, and fish oil to the nutritious porridge. It’s incredibly healthy and, they say, even tasty.

Cooking time: 5 to 15 minutes

Malaysia: Incredibly exotic nasi lemak

Original breakfast recipes come from Malaysia. In the hot equatorial country, rice cooked in coconut milk is ordinary for breakfast. But that’s not the only secret of the dish. It must also include fried peanuts, dried anchovies, cucumbers, a boiled egg, and shrimp paste. Additionally, there’s sambal seasoning, which is based on red pepper.

Cooking time: about 30-45 minutes

Indians have a special Semolina breakfast

Upma is a very complex semolina porridge. First, onions, carrots, tomatoes, and cabbage are fried with a luxurious array of spices: mustard, peanuts, garlic, ginger, curry, and bay leaves. Then, semolina is added, lightly roasted, and covered with boiling water.

Cooking time: about 20-30 minutes

Swiss bircher muesli

In Switzerland, people prefer a quick and healthy breakfast. They traditionally eat bircher muesli, which doesn’t require cooking. Put milk over the flakes in the fridge overnight, and add chopped apples and nuts in the morning. For decoration, add some lemon juice, honey, and banana slices.

Cooking time: about 5-10 minutes (for mixing and cutting ingredients)

In the English scrambled eggs, canned beans rule

Like most people worldwide, the English prefer scrambled eggs for breakfast. However, they make it their way: with sausages, vegetables, bacon, or mushrooms. The key is to top it off with canned beans before serving.

Cooking time: 20 to 40 minutes

France — only a crispy croissant

Quick breakfasts are what France is all about. The fluffy, crispy pastry with a filling has become so familiar that it seems like our tradition. But it was the French who made croissants fashionable. Coffee with milk and a crispy croissant without filling are classic French breakfasts.

Cooking time: 5-10 minutes

In Spain, they have toast with tomatoes for breakfast

In Spain, bread is toasted in the oven, drizzled with olive oil, rubbed with garlic, and spread tomato pulp. This breakfast is called “pan con tomate.” You can also add jamón, orange, or cheese. I wonder if this mix of flavors interferes with fresh breath.

Cooking time: 15 to 30 minutes

Ukrainians are “lazy” in the morning and make varenyky

Ukrainians mostly prefer simple and healthy breakfasts. One of the most delicious traditional morning dishes is “lazy varenyky” (cheese dumplings). It’s said that this breakfast has been made since the Cossack era.

For these varenyky, homemade cottage cheese is mixed with sugar, a pinch of salt, an egg, and flour, and then dough is kneaded. Long tubes are rolled, cut into pieces, flattened, and dusted with flour. Then, the pieces are boiled in hot water for a few minutes and served. They are typically served with sour cream, sauce, cracklings, or fried onions — each hostess chooses according to taste.

Cooking time: about 20-30 minutes

Earlier, we wrote about the top 5 sugar-free desserts: healthy and delicious sweets.