8 Weirdly Traditional Easter Dishes From Around The Globe

Easter is a season of joy, get-togethers with loved ones, and of course, delectable cuisine. But while roast lamb and chocolate eggs might be staples in many countries, other parts of the world have some truly weird easter dishes on their plates.

Eight Weird Easter Dishes

1. Lime Jello Salad (North America)

The lime Jello salad creation is a North American classic.  Similar to the strawberry version, it features cubes of lime Jello, sometimes with added fruit or marshmallows, for a sweet and slightly tangy addition to the Easter spread.

2. Iguanas, Turtles & Rodents (Colombia)

If you’re looking for something truly adventurous, head to Colombia for Easter. Here, you might find green iguana soup, slider turtle omelettes, or even capybara stew – the world’s largest rodent! These unusual ingredients are a holdover from a time when red meat was forbidden during Lent.

3. Strawberry-Pretzel Jello Salad (North America)

Another North American oddity – the strawberry-pretzel Jello salad. This vibrantly coloured dish combines sweet strawberries, crushed pretzels, and wobbly Jello for a surprisingly refreshing (and potentially texturally interesting) side dish.

4. Chocolate Bilbies (Australia)

While chocolate bunnies hop across Easter baskets worldwide, Australia has a different furry friend in mind – the bilby. This adorable marsupial is a threatened species, and Easter sales of chocolate bilbies help raise awareness and conservation funds.

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5. Butter Lamb (Poland, Russia & Slovenia)

This one might look more familiar, but it’s still quite unusual. In Poland, Russia, and Slovenia, Easter tables are often graced with a decorative butter lamb – a sculpture made entirely of butter! Symbolizing Jesus Christ, the lamb can be crafted by hand or using special moulds.

6. Ham & Cheese Ball (North America)

This might seem like a classic party dip, but in some parts of North America, the ham and cheese ball takes centre stage at Easter buffets. It’s a creamy, cheesy concoction often studded with chunks of ham, perfect for spreading on crackers.

7. Reunion Pea Casserole (Southern United States)

This Southern staple might raise a few eyebrows.  A casserole packed with peas, carrots, and sometimes cheese or cream of mushroom soup, it’s a hearty, but perhaps unexpected, Easter side dish.

8. Patsas  (Greece)

In Greece, Easter Sunday kicks off with a unique midnight snack – patsas. This hearty soup is made from boiled tripe (sheep or cow’s stomach) and is believed to help cure hangovers after a celebratory Saturday night.

Also read: From Mutton Tope To Strawberry Fillers, 7 Anglo-Indian Dishes To Celebrate Easter

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