We all have our favorite dishes, and many of these can be rare or local preparations, but what is certain is that there are some recipes that win the hearts of the world. This is, then, the list of those succulent culinary successes that we all crave. We present to you the favorite food in the world.

According to a survey conducted by the company Oxfam involving more than 16,000 people from 17 different countries, the following ten dishes are the most ordered, prepared, and sought after around the globe.

1. Pasta

It doesn't matter if it's with bolognese or pesto, whether it's served with truffle oil or simple tomato sauce. This is the most popular preparation in the world.

2. Meat

Specifically, a good steak ranks second on the list.

3. Rice

From Mexico to China, passing through India and South America, this is not just another side dish; it is a main dish in the diet of millions.

4. Pizza

Once again, the Italians shine, perhaps because it is simple to prepare and fresh, hard to beat. The famous Roman fast food comes in at number four, and I think no one can doubt its popularity.

5. Chicken

Its most popular variations are stewed and roasted. This has been food worldwide and a food source for countless cultures around the globe.

6. Seafood

At number six, we had to group these marine delights. Fish comes first, closely followed by shrimp, octopus, and lobsters.

7. Vegetables

A good green salad represents all the vegetarians on the list. According to the voters, nothing surpasses tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, and carrots.

8. Chinese food

It's not surprising, considering there are no more people in a single country than in China, aside from India. Their sweet and sour preparations, spicy chicken, that fried rice, and their wide range of seafood products put them in the top 10.

9. Italian food

Believe it or not, in ninth place comes Italian food. Yes, everything together, both pasta and pizzas, which are already positioned in this list, as well as seafood cocktails, salt-baked fish, Tuscan wine, parmesan cheese, etc.

10. Mexican food

That's right, we made the list. Around the world, according to this list, only Italian cuisine surpasses the popularity and taste of Aztec dishes. Globally, there is a search for tacos, mole, and quesadillas, which translated into thousands of votes for this list.