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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Goulash
Hungary's national beef stew — slow-simmered with sweet paprika, onions and vegetables until rich and deeply warming.
Griot
Citrus-marinated pork braised then fried crisp.
Halloumi
Springy brined cheese that holds its shape on the grill.
Humkessoep
From the Netherlands, Humkessoep is a well-known soup.
Ilish
Prized hilsa fish cooked in mustard sauce.
Kabsa
Spiced rice cooked with meat, the Gulf celebration dish.
Khorovats
Armenian barbecue of marinated meat grilled over vine wood.
Kimchi Jjigae
Bubbling stew of aged kimchi, pork and tofu.
Kingyoku
Kingyoku is a translucent Japanese jelly confection set with agar and sugar — a jewel-like wagashi that captures the season.
Kleftiko
Lamb slow-baked in parchment until falling apart.
Köfte
Spiced grilled meatballs in countless regional forms.
Koshari
Egypt's national street food — a hearty bowl of rice, lentils and pasta under spiced tomato sauce and crispy onions.
Mandi
Smoky spiced rice and lamb cooked in an underground oven.
Mansaf
Lamb cooked in fermented yoghurt over rice and flatbread.
Maqluba
Layered rice and meat pot flipped upside down to serve.
Mohinga
Catfish and lemongrass rice-noodle soup, the national breakfast.
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.
Plov
Uzbekistan's national rice pilaf, slow-cooked with lamb, sweet carrots and whole garlic in a giant kazan.
Pupusa
Stuffed corn griddle cakes with cheese, beans or pork.
Sabzi Polo ba Mahi
Herbed green rice with fried fish for Persian New Year.
Shakshuka
Eggs poached in a spiced tomato-and-pepper sauce, served from the pan.
Sinigang
Sour tamarind broth crowded with pork and vegetables.
Thali
A platter of many small dishes for a complete meal.