Leaders from around the world, in addition to their presidential activities, share a taste for enjoying good food. Taste Atlas, the culinary guide, has revealed the favorite dishes of the presidents from 12 different nations, showing that they enjoy both local cuisine and fast food.
Claudia Sheinbaum, president of Mexico, has been seen enjoying dishes from Mexican cuisine such as huevos motuleños, tacos al pastor, chiles rellenos, and chapulines. According to writer and researcher Cristina Barros, tacos al pastor is a preparation of Middle Eastern origin that combines meat with wheat tortilla and yogurt.
Chiles rellenos consist of a poblano pepper stuffed with picadillo or cheese, sometimes breaded and served in a tomato sauce. Also, chapulines, insects consumed in Mexico, are enjoyed by Sheinbaum as they are rich in proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. In a shared video, the president mentioned that she likes campechanos tacos and memelas.
Other presidents have also joined the list with their favorite dishes. Donald Trump, president of the United States, enjoys fast food, cuts of meat, and diet Coke. Vladimir Putin from Russia prefers pistachio ice cream, lamb meat, and fish. Xi Jinping from China leans towards typical Chinese dishes such as Baozi, Jiaozi, and Fish and chips.
Narendra Modi from India savors Dhokla, Khichdi, and Khandvi as his favorite dishes. Meanwhile, Emmanuel Macron, president of France, includes Cordon Bleu, Blanquette de veau, and wine in his list. These are just a few examples of how world leaders also enjoy a good meal.
