8 Oldest Dishes in the World

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Lentils Soup

Lentil soup has its origins in Genesis and is thought to have been a common dish throughout the Middle East, Alexandrian empire, and beyond that Jacob served Esau as a birthright. The lentils didn't need to be soaked overnight before cooking; instead, they could be dried, put away, and then taken out and boiled in liquid right away, making the soup simple to prepare.

Nettle Pudding

In 2007, Nettle Pudding—a dish dating back 6,000 BC—was recognized as Britain's oldest recipe. It was a mainstay of Stone Age man, who created it by combining barley flour, salt, water, and nettles and other greens, such as dandelion and sorrel. Smoky stew (made with bacon and smoked fish) and meat pudding (an early form of sausage and haggis) are almost as old.

Meat Pie

Original names for pies were "coffins" or "coffyns," which were savory meat pies with floors that were sealed on and tall, straight-sided crusts. Before the 16th century, cookbooks did not include pastry ingredients; they took pastry making for granted in their earlier editions. Past Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Roman statesmen are the originators of pie.

Haejang-Juk

Known as "hangover stew," this popular Korean soup is made with beef, veggies, and seasonings. It's among the most popular and classic Korean soups. It was supposedly made about 900 CE, and people who drank a lot, like soldiers, would have eaten it.

Roast Boar

Wild boars, native to Western Europe, were widespread by the Middle Ages. The spit roast method, which involved mounting a boar on a spit pole, digging a pit, and burning sticks, took up to 14 hours. This method was also common during the Edwardian and Victorian eras for street gatherings and parties. Modern hog roast machines have improved the cooking process.

Frumenty

Originating in Western European medieval cuisine, frumenty, also known as Trahanas in Greek, is a prominent dish in Mediterranean cuisine. Its signature flavor is strong and distinct, derived mostly from boiling and cracking wheat.

Adobo

Adobo arrived in Mexican kitchens around 1519 when the Spanish invaded the country; this time, it was served as a marinade made with vinegar, just like in Spain. Instead of using pimentón, they adapted adobo to use locally available ingredients, such as guajillo and ancho chiles.

Linzer Torte

The Linzer torte is a traditional Austrian pastry named after Linz, Austria, and is said to be the oldest cake named after a place. The recipe from 1696 in the Vienna Stadt- und Landesbibliothek was the oldest known. In 2005, an older Veronese recipe from 1653 was found in the Admont Abbey archive, making it the oldest known cake named after a place.