Food World
Discover 1708 iconic traditional dishes from 145 countries — what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.
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Cabrales
DOP blue cheese from the Picos de Europa caves of Asturias, made from raw cow's milk with sharp, peppery veining.
Cabrito Transmontano
IGP suckling kid goat from Trás-os-Montes in northeastern Portugal, roasted with chestnuts and paprika for autumn festivals.
Cameo
From the United States, Cameo is a well-known cheese.
Canelé
Fluted cake with a caramel crust and custardy centre.
Cao Lau
Chewy Hoi An noodles with pork and crisp croutons.
Caprese Salad
Mozzarella, tomato and basil in the colours of the flag.
Carne Asada
Citrus-marinated grilled beef chopped for tacos.
Carnitas
Pork slow-cooked in its own fat until crisp and tender.
Cassoulet
Slow-baked white beans with sausage and confit duck.
Cataplana
Algarve seafood stew steamed in a copper clam-shell pot.
Ćevapi
Grilled minced-meat fingers with flatbread and onion.
Ceviche de Pulpo
A coastal Peruvian ceviche of tender poached octopus marinated briefly in fresh lime with red onion, ají limo or rocoto, cilantro and a slick of the octopus cooking liquor, served cold with choclo and sweet potato.
Cha Ca
Turmeric-marinated fish sizzled tableside with dill.
Chaat
Sweet, sour and spicy snack piled with chutneys and crunch.
Chajá
Layered Uruguayan sponge and meringue cake filled with whipped cream and peaches, invented in 1927 in Paysandú and named after the chajá bird of the southern wetlands.
Champurrado
Champurrado is a beloved other non-alcoholic beverages, traditional to Mexico.
Chana Masala
Tangy, spiced chickpea curry with tomato and onion.
Cháo Lòng
Cháo Lòng is a beloved porridge, traditional to Vietnam.
Chaoshou
Rooted in China, Chaoshou is a dumpling enjoyed for generations.
Chapli Kebab
Flat, craggy minced-beef patty fried with coriander seed.
Char Siu
Glossy, sweet-savoury roast pork with caramelised edges.
Chelo Kabab
Grilled minced-lamb kebabs over saffron buttered rice.
Chicken 65
Fiery red deep-fried chicken bites from Chennai.
Chicken and Waffles
Crisp fried chicken on a waffle with maple syrup.