Country Cuisine Dish Description Savoring Technique 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