Japan |
Japanese |
Sushi |
Vinegared rice with seafood or vegetables |
Savoring raw fish with soy sauce and wasabi |
Italy |
Italian |
Pizza |
Flatbread topped with tomatoes, cheese, and various toppings |
Savoring with a sprinkle of oregano and fresh basil |
Mexico |
Mexican |
Tacos |
Corn tortillas filled with various meats, cheese, and salsa |
Savoring with lime and fresh cilantro |
India |
Indian |
Biryani |
Spiced rice dish with meat or vegetables |
Savoring with raita or pickle |
Thailand |
Thai |
Tom Yum Soup |
Spicy and sour soup with shrimp |
Savoring with lime and fresh herbs |
France |
French |
Coq au Vin |
Chicken braised with wine, lardons, and mushrooms |
Savoring with crusty bread |
Spain |
Spanish |
Paella |
Rice dish cooked with saffron and various proteins |
Savoring with garlic aioli |
China |
Chinese |
Dumplings |
Dough filled with various meats or vegetables |
Savoring with soy sauce and vinegar |
Greece |
Greek |
Moussaka |
Layered dish of eggplant, meat, and béchamel sauce |
Savoring with a side of Greek salad |
Lebanon |
Lebanese |
Hummus |
Chickpea dip blended with tahini, olive oil, and garlic |
Savoring with warm pita bread |
Vietnam |
Vietnamese |
Pho |
Noodle soup with beef or chicken |
Savoring with fresh herbs and lime |
Brazil |
Brazilian |
Feijoada |
Black bean stew with pork or beef |
Savoring with orange slices and rice |
Turkey |
Turkish |
Kebabs |
Skewered, grilled meat, often marinated |
Savoring with yogurt sauce and flatbread |
Argentina |
Argentinian |
Asado |
Barbecue of various meats, typically beef |
Savoring with chimichurri sauce |
Russia |
Russian |
Borscht |
Beet soup with meat and vegetables |
Savoring with sour cream and dill |
South Africa |
South African |
Bunny Chow |
Hollowed-out bread filled with curry |
Savoring with chutney |
Egypt |
Egyptian |
Koshari |
Rice, lentils, and pasta topped with tomato sauce |
Savoring with fried onions |
Malaysia |
Malaysian |
Nasi Lemak |
Coconut milk rice with sambal, peanuts, and egg |
Savoring with fried chicken |
Indonesia |
Indonesian |
Rendang |
Spicy meat dish cooked in coconut milk |
Savoring with steamed rice |
Peru |
Peruvian |
Ceviche |
Fresh fish marinated in citrus juices |
Savoring with sweet potato and corn |
Sweden |
Swedish |
Köttbullar |
Meatballs served with lingonberry sauce |
Savoring with creamy gravy and mashed potatoes |
Jamaica |
Jamaican |
Jerk Chicken |
Spicy grilled chicken with jerk seasoning |
Savoring with rice and peas |
Belgium |
Belgian |
Moules-frites |
Mussels served with fries |
Savoring with garlic and parsley |
Philippines |
Filipino |
Adobo |
Marinated meat stew seasoned with soy sauce and vinegar |
Savoring with steamed rice |
Morocco |
Moroccan |
Tagine |
Slow-cooked stew often served in a clay pot |
Savoring with bread |
Finland |
Finnish |
Karjalanpiirakka |
Rice pies with a rye crust |
Savoring with egg butter |
Portugal |
Portuguese |
Bacalhau à Brás |
Codfish dish with potatoes and eggs |
Savoring with olives |
Netherlands |
Dutch |
Stroopwafels |
Wafer cookies filled with caramel syrup |
Savoring with tea or coffee |
Austria |
Austrian |
Wiener Schnitzel |
Breaded and fried veal or pork |
Savoring with lemon wedges |
Switzerland |
Swiss |
Fondue |
Melted cheese served in a communal pot |
Savoring with bread cubes |
Iceland |
Icelandic |
Hákarl |
Fermented shark |
Savoring with rye bread |
Chile |
Chilean |
Empanada |
Stuffed pastry filled with meat or cheese |
Savoring with pebre sauce |
Colombia |
Colombian |
Arepas |
Corn cakes filled with cheese or meat |
Savoring with hogao sauce |
Scotland |
Scottish |
Haggis |
Pudding made from sheep's heart, liver, and lungs |
Savoring with neeps and tatties |
Hungary |
Hungarian |
Goulash |
Stew made with meat and paprika |
Savoring with bread |
Lebanon |
Lebanese |
Tabbouleh |
Parsley salad with tomatoes and bulgur |
Savoring as a refreshing side dish |
Taiwan |
Taiwanese |
Beef Noodle Soup |
Noodles in a rich beef broth |
Savoring with pickled mustard greens |
Georgia |
Georgian |
Khachapuri |
Cheese-filled bread boat |
Savoring with egg and butter on top |
Pakistan |
Pakistani |
Biryani |
Fragrant rice dish with spices and meat |
Savoring with raita |
Morocco |
Moroccan |
Couscous |
Steamed semolina served with stew |
Savoring with raisins and almonds |
Mongolia |
Mongolian |
Buuz |
Steamed dumplings filled with meat |
Savoring with soy sauce |
Uzbekistan |
Uzbek |
Plov |
Rice pilaf with meat and vegetables |
Savoring with a side of fresh salad |
Bangladesh |
Bangladeshi |
Biriyani |
Spicy rice dish with meat and saffron |
Savoring with boiled egg and salad |
Serbia |
Serbian |
Ćevapi |
Grilled minced meat served in flatbread |
Savoring with chopped onions |
Slovenia |
Slovenian |
Prekmurska Gibanica |
Layered cake with poppy seeds, apples, and cheese |
Savoring with whipped cream |
Czech Republic |
Czech |
Svíčková |
Marinated beef served with creamy sauce and bread dumplings |
Savoring with cranberry sauce |
Indonesia |
Indonesian |
Nasi Goreng |
Fried rice often served with chicken or shrimp |
Savoring with fried egg and cucumber |
Singapore |
Singaporean |
Chili Crab |
Crab cooked in a spicy tomato and chili sauce |
Savoring with mantou buns |
Vietnam |
Vietnamese |
Banh Mi |
French-influenced bread sandwich filled with meats and pickles |
Savoring with chili sauce |
Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwean |
Sadza |
Cornmeal porridge usually served with vegetables or meat |
Savoring with a savory sauce |
Cyprus |
Cypriot |
Halloumi |
Grilled cheese served as an appetizer |
Savoring with fresh lemon juice |
Iran |
Iranian |
Fesenjan |
Pomegranate and walnut stew typically made with chicken |
Savoring with saffron rice |
Venezuela |
Venezuelan |
Arepas |
Cornmeal bread filled with various toppings |
Savoring with avocado and cheese |
Malta |
Maltese |
Fenkata |
Rabbit stew marinated in garlic and wine |
Savoring with crusty bread |
Malaysia |
Malaysian |
Laksa |
Spicy noodle soup with coconut milk |
Savoring with bean sprouts and coriander |
Israel |
Israeli |
Shakshuka |
Poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce |
Savoring with pita bread |
New Zealand |
New Zealand |
Pavlova |
Meringue dessert topped with fresh fruits |
Savoring with whipped cream |
Estonia |
Estonian |
Kama |
Grain mix usually served with yogurt |
Savoring with honey |
Cuba |
Cuban |
Ropa Vieja |
Shredded beef stew with vegetables and spices |
Savoring with rice and beans |
Armenia |
Armenian |
Kharco |
Stew made primarily with meat and vegetables |
Savoring with lavash bread |
Syria |
Syrian |
Kibbeh |
Ground meat and bulgur balls often served roasted |
Savoring with tahini sauce |
Barbados |
Barbadian |
Flying Fish |
Fried or steamed native fish served with cou-cou |
Savoring with local hot sauce |
Rwanda |
Rwandan |
Isombe |
Cassava leaves cooked with ground peanuts |
Savoring with ugali |
Malawi |
Malawian |
Nsima |
Maize porridge served as a staple food |
Savoring with vegetable relish |
Jamaica |
Jamaican |
Patties |
Flaky pastry filled with spiced meat |
Savoring with hot sauce |
Sudan |
Sudanese |
Fatta |
Bread soaked in gravy or stew |
Savoring with spicy sauce |
Kuwait |
Kuwaiti |
Machboos |
Spiced rice dish with meat or fish |
Savoring with salad |
Lebanon |
Lebanese |
Baba Ganoush |
Smoky eggplant dip |
Savoring with pita or vegetables |
Sweden |
Swedish |
Jansson's Temptation |
Potato and anchovy casserole |
Savoring during festive occasions |
Nepal |
Nepalese |
Dal Bhat |
Lentil soup served with boiled rice |
Savoring with pickles and vegetables |
Uruguay |
Uruguayan |
Chivito |
Beef sandwich with various toppings |
Savoring with chimichurri sauce |
Vietnam |
Vietnamese |
Bánh Xèo |
Savory pancakes filled with meat and veggies |
Savoring with lettuce wraps |
Sierra Leone |
Sierra Leonean |
Jollof Rice |
Rice cooked with tomatoes and spices |
Savoring with fried plantains |
Bhutan |
Bhutanese |
Ema Datshi |
Chili and cheese stew |
Savoring with red rice |
Estonia |
Estonian |
Rosolje |
Beetroot salad with herring and potatoes |
Savoring with sour cream |
Latvia |
Latvian |
Grey Peas and Speck |
Dish with grey peas and bacon |
Savoring with sour cream |
Trinidad and Tobago |
Trinidadian |
Doubles |
Curried chickpea filled flatbreads |
Savoring with pepper sauce |
Samoa |
Samoan |
Palusami |
Taro leaves cooked in coconut milk |
Savoring with rice |
Montenegro |
Montenegrin |
Njeguška Proja |
Cornbread often served with cheese |
Savoring with fresh butter |
Bulgaria |
Bulgarian |
Shopska Salata |
Vegetable salad with feta cheese |
Savoring with vinegar and oil |
Senegal |
Senegalese |
Yassa |
Marinated chicken cooked with onion and lemon |
Savoring with rice |
Montenegro |
Montenegrin |
Priganice |
Fried dough balls often served with cheese |
Savoring with honey |
Kyrgyzstan |
Kyrgyz |
Beshbarmak |
Boiled meat served with pasta |
Savoring with onions |
Mexico |
Mexican |
Tamales |
Corn dough filled with meats or sweets |
Savoring with salsa |
Russia |
Russian |
Blini |
Thin pancakes often served with caviar or jam |
Savoring with sour cream |
Australia |
Australian |
Vegemite on Toast |
Spread made from yeast extract on bread |
Savoring with butter |
Taiwan |
Taiwanese |
Braised Pork Rice |
Rice topped with braised pork belly |
Savoring with pickled mustard |
Japan |
Japanese |
Ramen |
Noodle soup with rich broth and toppings |
Savoring with chopsticks and spoon |
Bhutan |
Bhutanese |
Jasha Maru |
Chicken curry with herbs and spices |
Savoring with rice |
Sri Lanka |
Sri Lankan |
Hoppers |
Bowl-shaped pancakes with rice flour |
Savoring with sambol |
Russia |
Russian |
Olivier Salad |
Russian salad with boiled vegetables |
Savoring with mayonnaise |
Turkey |
Turkish |
Dolma |
Stuffed grape leaves |
Savoring with yogurt |
Spain |
Spanish |
Gazpacho |
Cold tomato soup with vegetables |
Savoring with crusty bread |
Malaysia |
Malaysian |
Roti Canai |
Flaky flatbread often served with curry |
Savoring with dhal |
Mali |
Malian |
Toucouleur |
Rice pudding dish |
Savoring with honey |
Georgia |
Georgian |
Pkhali |
Vegetable pâté with walnuts |
Savoring with bread |
Madagascar |
Malagasy |
Romazava |
Beef stew with leafy greens |
Savoring with rice |
Nigeria |
Nigerian |
Jollof Rice |
Spiced rice dish with tomatoes |
Savoring with fried chicken |
Haiti |
Haitian |
Griot |
Fried pork served with pikliz |
Savoring with plantains |
Mexico |
Mexican |
Chiles en Nogada |
Poblano peppers stuffed with meat and nuts |
Savoring with pomegranate seeds |
Philippines |
Filipino |
Sinigang |
Sour soup often with pork |
Savoring with rice |
Peru |
Peruvian |
Lomo Saltado |
Stir-fried beef with fries and rice |
Savoring with aji sauce |
Algeria |
Algerian |
Couscous |
Steamed semolina usually served with stew |
Savoring with vegetables |
Japan |
Japanese |
Tempura |
Battered and fried vegetables and seafood |
Savoring with dipping sauce |
Colombia |
Colombian |
Bandeja Paisa |
Platter with beans, rice, and grilled meat |
Savoring with avocado |
Ukraine |
Ukrainian |
Varenyky |
Dumplings typically filled with potatoes or cheese |
Savoring with sour cream |