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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Thieboudienne
Fish and rice cooked in a rich tomato sauce, Senegal national dish.
Ackee and Saltfish
Jamaica national dish of buttery ackee with salt cod.
Bandeja Paisa
Colombia's enormous Antioquian platter — beans, rice, pork, beef, egg, plantain, avocado and arepa on one plate.
Bánh da Lợn
Pandan-and-mung-bean chequered cake from southern Vietnam, sliced at Bến Thành market in Saigon and the Cái Răng floating market in Cần Thơ.
Bansh
Rooted in Mongolia, Bansh is a dumpling enjoyed for generations.
Bariis Iskukaris
Fragrant spiced rice with goat, a feast staple.
Choucroute Garnie
Wine-braised sauerkraut crowned with sausages and pork.
Cynar
Cynar is a bittersweet Italian artichoke-leaf digestivo, born in 1952 and now a classic Italian digestif and Spritz base.
Dal Bhat
Lentil soup and rice with curries, the daily meal.
Ema Datshi
Bhutan's fiery national dish — whole chillies simmered in a creamy melted-cheese sauce, served with red rice.
Kokoda
Fish cured in lime and bathed in coconut cream.
Masgouf
Butterflied river fish slow-grilled beside an open fire.
Ndolé
Bitterleaf and peanut stew with meat and shrimp.
Pastizzi
Diamond-shaped flaky pastries of ricotta or peas.
Pepperpot
Dark Amerindian meat stew flavoured with cassareep.
Poulet à la Moambe
Chicken stewed in rich palm-fruit sauce.
Poutine
Canada's ultimate comfort food — crispy fries piled with fresh cheese curds and smothered in hot gravy.
Schweinshaxe
Roast pork knuckle with shatteringly crisp crackling.
Strapačky
Rooted in Slovakia, Strapačky is a dumpling enjoyed for generations.
Tavë Kosi
Baked lamb under a tangy egg-and-yoghurt custard.
Bryndzové Halušky
Potato dumplings in sheep cheese with bacon.
Cepelinai
Large potato dumplings stuffed with meat, named for zeppelins.
Chankonabe
Chankonabe is one of the classic dishes in the stew tradition of Japan.
Chileajo
Chileajo is a beloved stew, traditional to Mexico.