A classic British dish has been dubbed one of the ‘worst rated’ dishes in the world.
Travel guide TasteAtlas has put together a list of the 100 meals readers liked least, with results coming in from all over the world from nearly 600,000 ratings.
In last place was ‘blodpalt’ dumplings from Finland, which was awarded just 1.6 stars out of five.
The dumplings, which are associated with northern Sweden and Finland, are made from rye or barley flour mixed with animal blood.
But a British classic was also included in the list and was officially declared the fifth worst dish of all time.
The traditional east London jellied eels scored a mere 2.1 stars, with foodies repulsed by their unusual texture.
The Cockney street food item dates back to the 18th century as a cheap and easy way to provide a meal – and eels were one of the few types of fish that could survive the heavy pollution of the River Thames at the time.
The eels are covered in gelatin, cloves, vinegar, white pepper and salt and are still readily available in many a pie and mash shop.
Classic jellied eels from the UK have been named as one of the worst dishes in the world
In second place was Spain’s bocadillo de sardinas, with a score of 1.9.
Though it may appear inoffensive at a first glance – as it is only a sandwich – it’s filled with canned sardines, which may be paired with peppers, tomatoes, coriander, boiled eggs, mayonnaise and yoghurt sauce.
In third place was another Swedish offering, the very calorie-laden Calskrove – a calzone pizza stuffed with hamburgers and French fries.
Spain’s Angulas a la cazuela, originating from the Basque Country, made fourth place.
Readers were clearly not a fan of eels or fish, as the traditional dish is made with angulas (baby eels), garlic, pepper flakes, olive oil and salt.
The rest of the top ten included New York City’s ramen burger, chapelele (a Chilean bread), faves a la Catalana (beans cooked with sausage), Thorramatur (meat and fish from Iceland, including shark) and Thai fish entrails sour curry.
Rankings were based on the opinions of the TasteAtlas audience, but the website insists they should not be seen as ‘the final global conclusion about food’.
It states on their website: ‘Their purpose is to promote excellent local foods, instill pride in traditional dishes, and arouse curiosity about dishes you haven’t tried.’
In last place was ‘blodpalt’ dumplings from Finland , which received just 1.6 stars out of five
The rest of the top 10 included New York City’s ramen burger
Thorramatur (a selection of meat and fish from Iceland, including shark) also made the list
Baby conger eel oven fried in olive oil, served in terra cotta dish
Chapelele (a Chilean bread) was included in the top 10 worst dishes in the world
People were quick to share their opinions about the list – and were divided about the jellied eels.
They wrote: ‘A list where UK “cuisine” can finally have its moment of glory’;
‘I had jellied eels in London couple months ago and I genuinely liked them’;
‘Only one english meal?’;
‘I’ve tried jellied eels and it was the worst thing I’ve ever tried worse than bugs’;
‘IDK what you mean these all look delicious.’
Last month TasteAtlas revealed their 100 best foods in the world, based on 335,106 ratings for 11,258 dishes in its database.
People were quick to share their opinions about the list – and were divided about the jellied eels
Southern Thai food (Kaeng Tai Pla) – a sour soup consisting of fish organs with vegetables
In second place was Spain’s bocadillo de sardinas, with a score of 1.9
The traditional east London jellied eels scored a mere 2.1 stars, with foodies repulsed by their unusual texture
But it was bad news for the UK, since the round-up didn’t include any British meals – instead it featured traditional creations from places such as Germany, America, France, Brazil and Italy.
Coming in at the top spot was lechona, a traditional Colombian dish consisting of a whole roasted pig stuffed with various ingredients, such as onions, peas, fresh herbs, and spices.
Rated 4.78 out of five on the website, the meal is often cooked for celebrations since one lechona can create 100 or more servings sometimes.
But tourists can also discover the Colombian delicacy in some restaurants in larger cities, according to the guide.
In second place was Neapolitan pizza. Traditionally, the Italian dish has a relatively thin crust with the exception of the rim, which, when baked, bloats like a tiny bicycle tyre.
It is rigorously made in a wood-burning brick oven and has two classic versions: Marinara (tomato, garlic, oregano and oil) and, the most famous, Margherita (tomato, mozzarella, oil and basil).
Tradition holds the Margherita pizza was created in 1889 by a local chef in honour of Italy’s Queen Margherita, who was visiting the city. It has the red, white and green colours of the Italian flag.
Picanha, meanwhile, took the third spot, with the Brazilian dish referring to a fresh cut of beef from a specific part of the animal that is often grilled.
From the Neapolitan pizza to panang curry, TasteAtlas unveiled its annual round up of the best rated foods. Coming in at the top spot was lechona (pictured), a traditional Colombian dish
In second place was Neapolitan pizza. Traditionally, the Italian dish has a relatively thin crust with the exception of the rim, which, when baked, bloats like a tiny bicycle tyre (stock photo)
In the tenth spot was tibs – a popular Ethiopian dish of stir-fried meat and vegetables in a flavourful sauce (stock photo)
Next up, the guide featured Rechta, which is a traditional Algerian dish of flat, fresh noodles served with a savoury chicken sauce. It is often given out at weddings as it is a celebratory dish.
In fifth place was a Thai panang curry, which often features beef, chicken, duck, or pork, served without the addition of any vegetables in the sauce.
While many Thai curries are quite brothy, panang is more of a modest sauce that is rich, sweet, salty and nutty with a hint of spice from the cumin, coriander and nutmeg.
An asado took the sixth position in the guide, with the title referring to a technique of cooking and a social event in a number of South American countries.
Said to be similar to a barbecue, it is an occasion attended by loved ones and the meats of beef, pork, chicken and chorizo, are cooked outside on a special brick-built grill called a parrilla.
Çökertme kebabı – a traditional Turkish kebab made up of marinated strips of veal, fried potatoes, tomato sauce, and yogurt – secured seventh place in the ultimate guide.
Meanwhile, the eighth ranking went to rawon, an Indonesian beef soup known for its dark colouring thanks to the spices it uses.
Ninth place went to Cağ kebabı, a traditional dish which is said to have originated in Erzurum Province, Turkey.
Lamb is marinated in an onion mixture for at least 24 hours and then stacked onto a skewer and grilled over an open fire to make the delicious meal.
In the tenth spot was tibs – a popular Ethiopian dish of stir-fried meat and vegetables in a flavourful sauce.
