Traditional American Food – What Foods Represent America

Hamburger, potato chips, fried chicken – these are the foods that are most commonly associated with America. However, American food should never be narrowed down to fast food menu. In this article, we are going to talk about the traditional American foods that thrive in different states. 
When you go to Boston, you should never forget to order their famous clam chowder. Although this dish is usually through to have French origin, history shows that the first clam chowder was made in Boston. It is interesting to note though that the first clam chowder did not have any clam at all. It was made with pork and some spices. The milk was also not used during the first years of its creation. In fact, it was only in the mid 1800s when the fish and clam were added. The milk was first used in the 1600s. A clam chowder has a very thick flavor. It can either be served in a bowl or in a cup. 
When you go to New York, you should never fail to order Pastrami. Pastrami is a very popular deli food. It is beef cut with some mustard added in some cases. It can be a fresh cut and it can also be a cured one. Cured Pastrami is normally prepared with a good amount of salt and pepper along with other spices. Some people believed that this dish originated from Turkey but it was claimed by New York in the early 20th century. 
When you go to Pennsylvania, you should make sure to try their fruit pie. If you go to the US, you will definitely notice that Americans love fruit pies and this origin may have come from Pennsylvania. These pies have a very delicious and crunch crust yet they have a very gooey and juicy filling. It can be made from different kinds of fruits from berries to apples. They can also be served with whipped cream or with ice cream. 
When you go to Louisiana, you should definitely try their Po-boys. Americans love to put a lot of things in their sandwiches. The more ingredients there are, the more delicious the sandwiches become. You can put different things in a Po-boy. It can be anything from oysters to beef. It is also served with a good amount of vegetables such as lettuce or tomato. The bread should be as fresh as possible in order to get a very delightful finish. 
When you go to Texas, you know you have to try their Fajitas. It is quite similar to Mexican cuisine but is very popular in Texas. Fajitas originated from the need to use the scraps from cows and make them a delectable dish. Therefore, the diaphragm of a cow, which is also known as skirt steak, is popular used as an ingredient in the modern day fajitas. If you want to try the authentic fajitas, you should most certainly go to Texas. 
These are some of the foods that you need to try if you visit the US. Each state has its own specialty. Be sure to try each of them to have a complete travel experience.