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jordan
mansaf
usa
Hamburger
China
Shandong (Lu): Focuses on seafood, crisp textures, and savory broths.
india
butter chicken
uae
Machboos: Fragrant rice cooked in a spiced meat or fish broth, infused with dried lime (loomi). It is widely considered the national dish.
south africa
Bobotie: Widely considered the national dish, this Cape Malay meal features spiced minced beef or lamb mixed with dried fruit, topped with a savory egg custard, and baked.
indonesia
Nasi Goreng: Indonesia's famous national fried rice, cooked with sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) and topped with a fried egg and crackers. [1, 2, 3]
australia
Chicken Parmigiana: A fried chicken schnitzel topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese, served in pubs nationwide.
somalia
Canjeero (Laxoox): A soft, spongy, fermented flatbread resembling a small pancake, traditionally eaten for breakfast with honey, ghee (subag), or spicy stews alongside spiced black tea (shaah).
new zealand
Hāngī: A classic cooking method where meat (like pork, chicken, or lamb) and root vegetables are steamed underground on hot rocks for several hours.
libya
Bazeen: A quintessential Libyan dish made from a stiff, dome-shaped dough of boiled barley flour, water, and salt. It is beaten into shape with a special stick called a magraf and served with a rich, spicy tomato-based lamb stew and boiled eggs. [1, 2, 3, 4]
nepal
rice, lentils, vegetables, and unique Himalayan spices.
mauritania
Thieboudienne (Maru Hout): Widely considered the national dish, this flavorful combination of fresh Atlantic fish, rice, and vegetables is cooked in a rich tomato sauce.