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Ducana

Ducana is a traditional Caribbean dish made primarily from sweet potatoes and grated coconut, often wrapped and steamed in banana leaves for a unique festive flavor and texture.

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda$

Tropical Oceanside Infusion

The Tropical Oceanside Infusion is a refreshing, fruity beverage perfect for a hot summer day, featuring the exotic flavors of pineapple, mango, and coconut milk.

🇧🇷 Bahia, Brazil$$

Shirazi Salad

Shirazi Salad is a refreshing and vibrant Persian salad combining fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions, dressed with a zesty mix of lemon and lime juice, olive oil, and mint.

🇮🇷 Iran$

Umu Ikai

Umu Ikai is a delicious Polynesian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken and taro cooked in aromatic banana leaves, infused with coconut milk and a hint of lime.

🇳🇺 Niue$$

Frida's Fiesta Tacos

Frida's Fiesta Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring grilled chicken breast, fresh vegetables, and zesty spices wrapped in warm corn tortillas—perfect for a fiesta any night of the week.

🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico$$

Kao Tang Na Tung

Kao Tang Na Tung is a classic Thai appetizer featuring crispy rice cakes topped with a savory pork and coconut milk sauce, garnished with fresh vegetables and herbs.

🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand$$

Coconut Tini-Tini

The Coconut Tini-Tini is a refreshingly tropical cocktail combining coconut rum, vodka, and cream of coconut with a splash of pineapple juice, making it an ideal treat for a sunny afternoon or a summer gathering.

🇬🇺 Guam$$

Al-Kuwaiti Makarna

A rich and aromatic pasta dish, Al-Kuwaiti Makarna blends Middle Eastern spices with tender chicken, fresh tomatoes, and pasta for a hearty and flavorful meal.

🇰🇼 Kuwait$$

Tajadas Dulces

Tajadas Dulces are a beloved Central American snack consisting of sweet fried ripe plantains drizzled with a brown sugar and cinnamon glaze, perfect for an afternoon indulgence.

🇭🇳 Honduras$

Hanoi Ember Bites

Hanoi Ember Bites are savory pork and lemongrass bites wrapped in rice paper, served with fresh herbs and peanut sauce for a zesty Vietnamese snack or appetizer.

🇻🇳 Hanoi, Vietnam$$

I've been...

Ducana

Tropical Oceanside Infusion

Shirazi Salad

Umu Ikai

Frida's Fiesta Tacos

Kao Tang Na Tung

Coconut Tini-Tini

Al-Kuwaiti Makarna

Tajadas Dulces

Hanoi Ember Bites

I've been...

Ducana

Tropical Oceanside Infusion

Shirazi Salad

Umu Ikai

Frida's Fiesta Tacos

Kao Tang Na Tung

Coconut Tini-Tini

Al-Kuwaiti Makarna

Tajadas Dulces

Hanoi Ember Bites