This Italian appetizer is made of paper‑thin raw beef, dressed with lemon, olive oil, and Parmesan.
carpaccio

This bright yellow spice is essential in Indian curries
Turmeric

A traditional soup made from fermented soybean paste.
Miso soup
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A rich sauce made with chiles, spices, nuts, and chocolate.
Mole Poblano

Fermented cabbage seasoned with chili, garlic, and ginger.
Kimchi

This beet-based soup can be served hot or cold and is one of Russia’s most famous dishes
Borscht

This national dish is a mix of rice, lentils, pasta, and crispy onions, topped with tomato sauce.
koshari

This famous noodle soup, often made with beef or chicken, is Vietnam’s most iconic dish.
phở

These steamed dumplings, often filled with meat or vegetables, are Nepal’s most famous snack.
momos

This national dish of Angola is made with chicken cooked in a rich peanut sauce.
muamba de galinha

Risotto alla milanese

A crispy South Indian crepe made from fermented rice and lentils.
Dosa

Lightly battered and deep‑fried seafood or vegetables.
Tempura
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A hominy soup traditionally made with pork and red chiles.
Pozole Rojo

A mixed rice bowl topped with vegetables, egg, and gochujang.
bibimbap

These small dumplings, often filled with meat and served with sour cream, are a Siberian staple.
Pelmeni

These fava bean patties are Egypt’s version of falafel and are often eaten for breakfast.
ta’ameya
These fresh spring rolls wrapped in rice paper usually contain shrimp, herbs, and vermicelli.
gỏi cuốn

This traditional Nepali meal includes lentil soup, rice, vegetables, and pickles.
dal bhat
This staple side dish is made from cassava flour and has a smooth, dough-like texture.
funge

A layered dessert made with mascarpone and espresso‑soaked ladyfingers.
Tiramisu

A fragrant layered rice dish cooked with spices and saffron.
Biryani
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A savory Japanese pancake topped with cabbage, sauces, and bonito flakes.
Okonomiyaki

Stuffed poblano peppers topped with walnut sauce and pomegranate.
chiles en nogada
Chewy rice cakes simmered in spicy red sauce.
Tteokbokki
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This traditional Russian salad, often made with potatoes, peas, eggs, and mayo, is popular at New Year’s celebrations.
Olivier salad

This slow-cooked fava bean dish is a breakfast staple across Egypt.
ful medames

This Vietnamese sandwich combines baguette, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and meats
bánh mì

This fermented leafy green vegetable pickle is a tangy, spicy favorite in Nepali cuisine.
gundruk ko achar

This grilled fish dish, often served with rice and vegetables, is popular along Angola’s coast.
calulu de peixe

Braised veal shanks cooked with vegetables, broth, and wine.
Ossobuco

A category of Indian street snacks known for sweet, sour, spicy, and crunchy flavors.
Chaat

Grilled eel glazed with a sweet soy‑based sauce.
Unagi Kabayaki

Slow‑roasted pork marinated in achiote and citrus.
Cochinita Pibil
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Bulgogi
Thinly sliced beef marinated in soy, garlic, and sugar.

This fermented drink, made from rye bread, is slightly sweet and mildly fizzy.
kvass

This popular street bread, often stuffed with meats or vegetables, is known as Egypt’s “pocket bread.”
aish baladi

This caramelized fish or pork dish is simmered in fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
cá kho (or thịt kho)

This thick noodle soup, popular in the Himalayas, is influenced by Tibetan cuisine.
thukpa

This Angolan dish features grilled chicken marinated with garlic, lemon, and spicy peri‑peri sauce.
frango grelhado peri‑peri chicken

A silky molded dessert made from sweetened cream and gelatin.
Panna cotta

Deep‑fried milk‑solid dumplings soaked in rose‑scented syrup.
Gulab jamun

A dessert flavored with finely ground Japanese green tea powder.
Matcha Dessert
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A sponge cake soaked in three types of milk.
Tres Leches Cake

A shaved‑ice dessert topped with fruit, condensed milk, or red beans.
Bingsu

This layered honey cake, known for its thin baked layers and cream filling, is a classic Russian dessert.
Medovik

This green, leafy soup made from jute leaves is a traditional dish often served with rice or bread.
molokhia
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This fermented fish paste is a key ingredient in many central Vietnamese dishes and has a strong, salty flavor.
mắm
This Newari dish features beaten rice served with spiced meat, eggs, and pickles, often eaten during festivals.
samay baji
This popular Angolan alcoholic drink is made by fermenting palm sap and is enjoyed in many rural communities.

palm wine (maluvu)