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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Bo Kho
Aromatic beef and carrot stew with lemongrass.
Boerewors
Coriander-spiced farmer sausage coiled on the braai.
Boilermaker
An American bar ritual of dropping a shot of whiskey into a glass of beer, served at diners and taverns across the Midwest and Northeast.
Bolani
Thin stuffed flatbread filled with potato or leek.
Bonèt
Bonèt counts among the traditional food of Italy, a dessert locals hold dear.
Börek
Layered filo pastry filled with cheese, meat or spinach.
Bougatsa
Filo pastry filled with semolina custard or cheese.
Bougon
Bougon counts among the traditional food of France, a cheese locals hold dear.
Bouillabaisse
Provençal fish stew served with rouille and toast.
Bourekas
Flaky filled puff-pastry parcels, savoury and golden.
Brigadeiro
Fudgy chocolate truffles rolled in sprinkles.
Bruschetta
Grilled bread rubbed with garlic and piled with ripe tomato.
Buccellato
A traditional Tuscan ring-shaped sweet bread from Lucca, enriched with eggs and butter, filled with figs, raisins, candied peel, and pine nuts.
Budae Jjigae
Spicy army-base stew of sausage, spam and ramen.
Budu
Budu is a dark Malaysian fermented anchovy sauce from Kelantan, served as a dip for raw vegetables, rice and grilled fish.
Cabrito de Barroso
Hailing from Portugal, Cabrito de Barroso is a much-loved fresh meat.
Cacciucco
Tuscan fish stew of many species over garlic toast.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine in a garlicky, anchovy-rich dressing.
Calamares a la Romana
Battered fried squid rings with lemon.
Calçots
Charred spring onions dunked in romesco sauce.
Caldeirada
Layered fish and shellfish stew with potato and pepper.
California Sourdough Bread
Wild-yeast sourdough loaf born during the California Gold Rush, with thick crust and tangy crumb, perfected in San Francisco.
Calzone
Folded-over pizza stuffed with cheese and cured meat.
Canadian Prairie Fire
Canadian Prairie Fire is a beloved cocktail, traditional to the United States.