Salty licorice is a popular snack at cinemas across Netherlands
Dried reindeer meat
All over the world, people head to their local movie theatre for a welcome respite from reality. Before settling into their seats, of course, they swing by the concession stand to stock up on snacks for the adventures that await them. But not everyone’s munching on popcorn and candy during screenings. Here are just a few of the go-to snacks moviegoers around the world reach for.
Iwashi senbei
Theatre patrons in Japan crunch on iwashi senbei, or dried sardines. The small fish are baked whole in soy sauce and sugar, and topped with sesame seeds, giving the sardines a sweet and savoury umami flavour.
Dried reindeer meat
There’s a fitting snack option for audiences at the drive-in theatre for snowmobiles in Kautokeino, Norway: low-fat, protein-rich dried reindeer meat.
Souvlaki
Traditional lamb or beef souvlaki, a street food staple, can be purchased at some of Greece’s beloved outdoor cinemas.
Dried cuttlefish
At South Korean concession stands, meaty, savoury dried cuttlefish stands in for popcorn. (The chewy snack is incredibly popular in other Asian countries, too.) Another favourite at Korean theatres: roasted chestnuts.
Salty licorice
Salty licorice is a popular snack at cinemas across Netherlands. While licorice in the US is sweet, the Dutch like it salted with ammonium chloride.
Dried salted plums
Many movie theatres in China serve dried salted plums, which are dehydrated, heavily pickled, and salted. Sunflower seeds, dried shredded squid, kimchi, prunes, and coconut juice are also concession stand go-tos in Chinese cinemas.
Bajan fish cakes
Bajan fish cakes (also known as fish balls) are a common street food in Barbados. Made from freshly caught flying fish, Bajan fish cakes are served as a snack at many open-air movie theatres throughout the island. Looking for something to quench your thirst? Pick up a bottle of Banks Beer, a local brew, or a rum-based beverage.
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( Source : deccan chronicle )
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