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Palauan Soy-Lime Tuna

Seared fresh tuna marinated in a bright Palauan-style blend of soy sauce, lime, ginger, and garlic, with a touch of brown sugar and red chili heat. Finished with scallions for a savory-citrus seafood main that’s quick and vibrant.

🇵🇼 Palau$$$

Alloco

Alloco is a beloved Ivorian street-food snack of ripe plantains fried until caramelized and served with a zesty tomato-onion-chili relish brightened with lime.

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire$

Dibi

Senegalese Dibi: smoky grilled lamb marinated with mustard, garlic, ginger, lemon, vinegar, and warm spices, finished with soft onions and served with baguette and fries.

🇸🇳 Senegal$$$

Sunset Gulha

Sunset Gulha are Maldivian-style, deep-fried tuna and coconut dumplings scented with curry leaves, chili, turmeric, cumin, ginger, and lime. Crispy outside with a fragrant, savory filling—perfect for teatime or party snacking.

🇲🇻 Maldives$$

Inihaw na Liempo

Inihaw na Liempo is a Filipino grilled pork belly marinated in a bright soy–calamansi–vinegar mix, then brushed with banana ketchup for a sweet-savory glaze and a hint of spice.

🇵🇭 Philippines$$

Boiled Taro

Simple, comforting boiled taro seasoned with salt. Tender and mildly sweet, it’s a versatile staple or snack enjoyed on its own or as a base for other flavors.

🇻🇺 Vanuatu$

Talo Vai

A Samoan-inspired taro dish simmered in coconut water and cream with aromatics, finished with lime, scallions, and coriander. Creamy, fragrant, and naturally plant-based, it’s comforting yet bright with a gentle heat.

🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna Islands$$

Pepián

Pepián is a rich, toasty Guatemalan chicken stew with a deep chile–tomato–tomatillo sauce thickened by sesame, pumpkin seeds, and tortillas, served with tender vegetables and rice. Smoky ancho and pasilla chiles balance warm spices for a hearty, comforting main course.

🇬🇹 Guatemala$$

Schmalzbrot

A rustic German/Austrian open-faced rye bread topped with seasoned pork lard (Schmalz) with cracklings, onion, apple, and caraway, served with chives, pickles, and radishes.

🇩🇪 Germany$

Poisson Maboké au Citron Vert

A Central African classic of fish marinated with lime, garlic, ginger, chili, and herbs, then wrapped in banana leaves and gently steamed or grilled. The result is tender, aromatic, and citrus-bright Poisson Maboké au Citron Vert.

🇨🇫 Central African Republic$$

I've been...

Palauan Soy-Lime Tuna

Alloco

Dibi

Sunset Gulha

Inihaw na Liempo

Boiled Taro

Talo Vai

Pepián

Schmalzbrot

Poisson Maboké au Citron Vert

I've been...

Palauan Soy-Lime Tuna

Alloco

Dibi

Sunset Gulha

Inihaw na Liempo

Boiled Taro

Talo Vai

Pepián

Schmalzbrot

Poisson Maboké au Citron Vert