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100

This Italian dish is made from dough, often topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and various toppings before being baked.

What is Pizza?

100

This dish is made from deep-fried ground chickpeas or fava beans, commonly served in pita with vegetables and tahini.

What is falafel?

100

This West African dish is made by pounding starchy foods like cassava, plantains, or yams. 

What is fufu?

100

A Japanese roll made with rice, seaweed, and typically includes seafood and vegetables of some sort.

What is sushi?

100

These thick corn cakes from El Salvador and Honduras are typically stuffed with melted cheese and meat.

What is a pupusa?

200

A popular breakfast pastry from France, known for its flaky, buttery layers.

What is a Croissant?

200

This dish consists of grape leaves stuffed with rice, herbs, and sometimes meat, popular across the Middle East.

What are dolmas (or stuffed grape leaves)?

200

This dish is made of rice cooked with tomatoes and spices.

What is Jollof Rice?

200

A sour and spicy Thai soup made with a base of coconut milk, typically includes shrimp, lemongrass, and fish sauce.

What is tom yum soup?

200

A traditional Mexican chocolate chili sauce and marinade typically served over meat.

What is mole?

300

This German sausage is typically grilled and served with mustard and sauerkraut.

What is bratwurst?

300

A rich dessert made of layers of filo dough, nuts, and honey syrup, commonly found in Middle Eastern countries.

What is Baklava?

300

A popular snack throughout East Africa, this dish consists of triangular pastries filled with spiced meat or vegetables.

What is samosas?

300

A thin, savory crepe in Indian cuisine made from a fermented batter of rice and black gram. Typically served with chutney and sambar.

What is dosa?

300

This Colombian/Venezuelan flatbread is made of ground maize and typically stuffed with meat, cheese, avocado, and beans.

What is an arepa?

400

This French dish is made of snails cooked with garlic, butter, and parsley.

What is escargot?

400

A Maghrebi dish of eggs poached in tomatoes, olive oil, bell peppers, onion, and garlic.

What is shakshuka?

400

This type of soup, made from ground melon seeds, is often served with fufu or pounded yam.

What is Egusi Soup?

400

This Vietnamese dish consists of eggs and pork braised in coconut soda, fish sauce, and caramelized brown sugar.

What is thịt kho tàu?

400

This traditionally Peruvian dish has its origins in elements of Chinese cuisine from the settlement of Chinese laborers, primarily throughout the 19th century. Marinated sirloin strips, onions, and tomatoes are stir fried on a bed of rice and french fries.

What is lomo saltado?

500

Known as the national dish of Hungary, this hearty stew is flavored with paprika and typically contains beef, vegetables, and spices.

What is Goulash?

500

This traditional Persian stew combines ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses, often served with chicken or duck. In some regions, lamb is used instead.

What is fesenjoon?

500

This iconic North African dish is often cooked in a cone-shaped clay pot and features a slow-cooked stew made with meat, vegetables, and a variety of spices like cumin, coriander, and saffron.

What is tagine?

500

An Indonesian/Malaysian beef stew with a coconut milk base. Its origins are hotly debated.

What is beef rendang?

500

This Puerto Rican sandwich is made with tostones instead of buns, and typically stuffed with flank steak, garlic aioli, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.

What is a jibarito?