Food World
Discover 1765 iconic traditional dishes from 151 countries - what they are, what's in them, and where to taste the real thing.
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Goulash
Hungary's national beef stew - slow-simmered with sweet paprika, onions and vegetables until rich and deeply warming.
Hungary ·
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Griot
Citrus-marinated pork braised then fried crisp.
Haiti ·
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Halloumi
Springy brined cheese that holds its shape on the grill.
Cyprus ·
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Humkessoep
Humkessoep is a hearty Dutch soup of potatoes, beans and bacon, simmered slowly and eaten with rye bread in the colder months.
Netherlands ·
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Ilish
Prized hilsa fish cooked in mustard sauce.
Bangladesh ·
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Kabsa
Spiced rice cooked with meat, the Gulf celebration dish.
Saudi Arabia ·
Nationwide 
Khorovats
Armenian barbecue of marinated meat grilled over vine wood.
Armenia ·
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Kimchi Jjigae
Bubbling stew of aged kimchi, pork and tofu.
South Korea ·
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Kingyoku
Kingyoku is a translucent Japanese jelly confection set with agar and sugar - a jewel-like wagashi that captures the season.
Japan 
Kleftiko
Lamb slow-baked in parchment until falling apart.
Greece ·
Nationwide 
Köfte
Spiced grilled meatballs in countless regional forms.
Turkey ·
Nationwide 
Koshari
Egypt's national street food - a hearty bowl of rice, lentils and pasta under spiced tomato sauce and crispy onions.
Egypt ·
Cairo 
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Mandi
Smoky spiced rice and lamb cooked in an underground oven.
Yemen ·
Hadhramaut 
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Mansaf
Lamb cooked in fermented yoghurt over rice and flatbread.
Jordan ·
Nationwide 
Maqluba
Layered rice and meat pot flipped upside down to serve.
Mohinga
Catfish and lemongrass rice-noodle soup, the national breakfast.
Myanmar ·
Nationwide 
Moussaka
Baked layers of aubergine, spiced lamb and golden béchamel.
Nasi Goreng
Indonesia's iconic fried rice - day-old rice, sweet kecap manis, sambal, and a runny fried egg on top.
Indonesia ·
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Plov
Uzbekistan's national rice pilaf, slow-cooked with lamb, sweet carrots and whole garlic in a giant kazan.
Uzbekistan ·
Nationwide 
Pupusa
Stuffed corn griddle cakes with cheese, beans or pork.
El Salvador ·
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Sabzi Polo ba Mahi
Herbed green rice with fried fish for Persian New Year.
Iran ·
Nationwide 
Shakshuka
Eggs poached in a spiced tomato-and-pepper sauce, served from the pan.
Israel ·
Nationwide 
Sinigang
Sour tamarind broth crowded with pork and vegetables.
Philippines ·
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Thali
A platter of many small dishes for a complete meal.
India ·
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