Chicago TikTok foodie eats a dish from every country
Brahman Brenson, a Chicago marketing worker known as Bored in Chicago, aims to eat at least one dish from every country within the city area. Since January he posts TikTok videos alphabetically by nation, sharing meals from Estonia to Egypt and planning continued stops including Yemen and Zambia while navigating debates over authenticity and free meals.
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Cam Brenson
Estonia
Eritrea
Egypt
Ecuador
Chile
Cuba
Cameroon
Croatia
Finland
Fiji
Federated States of
Micronesia
France
Brenson
Chicago
Canada
Lincoln Square
Margaret
Bulgaria
Macedonia
United Nations
Palestine
Vatican City
U.N
Taiwan
Bronson
Sweden
Great Britain
South Asia
TikTok
Illinois
Lake County
Albany Park
Humboldt Park
la Grange
Wake Forest University
North Carolina
China
Jian
Clinton Street
Cambodia
Khmai
Rogers Park
Benson
Afghanistan
Armenia
Algeria
Austria
Belgium
Bolivia
Belize
Ivory Coast
63Rd Street
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Valencia paella history and authentic rice details
The dish was popularized by wealthy Valencians and is traditionally shared family style with a round pan. Authentic Valencian paella uses short-grain DOP Bomba rice, saffron, smoked pimenton, water, olive oil, salt, chicken, and vegetables, while seafood and chorizo are controversial. Calasparra rice is also ideal.
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A detailed seafood paella recipe uses 2 cups Bomba or Calasparra rice, 4 chicken thighs, 8 ounces shrimp, and 8 ounces mussels or clams. Stock is saffron-infused, paprika adds warmth, and socarrat forms a crust for a traditional finish. The method favors minimal stirring after adding broth, with seafood folded in late and a rest before serving.
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