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Unique breakfasts from around the world

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jan 27, 2020, 14:11 IST
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10 countries and their famous breakfasts

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and there is no debate about it. Being the first meal of the day, a good breakfast can make your day. However, as humans, there are different things that satisfy our food needs because of our varied cultures. For instance, pancakes and fruits for breakfast might sound just the best possible breakfast option for someone but, on the other hand, a good serving of latte with a simple bread toast does the deed for another. Similarly, breakfast around the world is extremely varied and here are 10 countries that prove it.

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United Kingdom

A traditional English breakfast includes a wholesome plate of bacon, eggs, sausages and bread toasts along with some freshly made tea. It is said that these items were included in the breakfast because people had cold, long days ahead of them to survive.
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Spain

The Spanish like to start their day on a sweet note. Freshly made churros coated with ground sugar and dipped in chocolate are savoured by the people of Spain other than various kinds of fruit jams and freshly baked buns.
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Singapore

Kaya toast is the national bread breakfast that is enjoyed all over Singapore along with some soft-cooked eggs topped with a generous cube of butter.
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New-Zealand

Much like the Italians, the people in New-Zealand like to enjoy a light, continental breakfast consisting of fruit juices, toasted bread topped with butter and cereals.
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Jamaica

The Jamaicans like to begin their day on a healthy note by having Ackee and Saltfish. Ackee is also the national fruit of Jamaica, however, both the ingredients are not indigenous to the land.
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Italy

The Italians like to keep it light and simple for breakfast. A serving of Latte along with toasted brown bread or rolls and butter completes an authentic Italian breakfast.
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Israel

The Israelis prefer to have a lot of choices for their breakfast and it is a fact well known that you can’t have lunch if you have a had a good Israeli breakfast. The buffet commonly includes different varieties of flavoured yoghurt, varieties of fruits, pancakes, waffles, vegetable souffles, etc.
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Germany

A delicious German breakfast is likely to keep you full at least until lunch. You are likely to have a good serving of multi-grain bread rolls along with butter, fruits, cheese and everyone’s favourite, Nutella bread spread. You can also choose from a variety of meat dishes like bacon, pork etc. (Image: Instagram/foodiepassion1018)
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Russia

Knowing the importance of the most important meal of the day, the Russians like to keep it full and hearty. Pancakes with fruits, bread and butter along with some coffee is what you are likely to find for breakfast when in Russia.
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United States

The Americans like to have a hearty platter for their breakfast. Similar to an English breakfast platter, the American breakfast includes bacon, a smooth serving of scrambled eggs and bread toasts with some orange juice or coffee.
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Churros are lovely
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