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Samanu Spread

Samanu Spread is a traditional Persian dessert made from wheat and whole wheat flour, cooked slowly to bring out its sweet and nutty flavors. It is often served during the Persian New Year, Nowruz.

🇹🇯 Tajikistan$$

Nokail Matbouk

Nokail Matbouk, a traditional North African dish, combines the spiciness of harissa with the rich flavors of nokail, tomatoes, and a unique Tunisian spice blend for a savory delight.

🇪🇬 Egypt$$

Creole Snapper Stew

Creole Snapper Stew is a vibrant, spicy seafood dish that combines fresh snapper with a blend of aromatic vegetables and spices, simmered to perfection in a rich tomato broth.

🇬🇾 Guyana$$

Umu Miso

Umu Miso is a warm, savory Japanese soup that combines the richness of miso paste with the umami flavors of dashi stock, tofu, and vegetables. This comforting dish is perfect for a nourishing meal at any time.

🇼🇫 Wallis and Futuna Islands$

Shiso Ebi Sashimi

Shiso Ebi Sashimi is a delectable and light Japanese dish featuring fresh shrimp accompanied by the distinctive taste of shiso leaves, complemented by soy sauce, wasabi, and a hint of lime.

🇯🇵 Japan$$

Casablanca Harira Bites

Casablanca Harira Bites are a delightful twist on the traditional Moroccan harira soup, compacted into bite-sized delights bursting with flavor and spices.

🇲🇦 Casablanca, Morocco$

Benechin Baas

Benechin Baas, a flavorful one-pot dish of rice and chicken, is a captivating blend of West African spices and vegetables, making it a hearty meal perfect for any gathering.

🇬🇲 Gambia$$

Sevan Harvest

Sevan Harvest is a delightful and vibrant dish featuring Mediterranean flavors. Pan-seared trout is accompanied by a medley of roasted vegetables seasoned with herbs.

🇦🇲 Armenia$$

Phuket Sweet Crackle

Phuket Sweet Crackle is a delightful Thai snack that combines the nutty flavor of sesame and peanuts with the richness of coconut milk, all enveloped in a crispy rice flour shell.

🇹🇭 Phuket, Thailand$

Borscht Purée

Borscht Purée is a vibrant and delicious Eastern European soup made from root vegetables. This puréed version of borscht offers a smooth, creamy texture with a tangy finish from lemon juice and sour cream.

🇺🇦 Ukraine$

I've been...

Samanu Spread

Nokail Matbouk

Creole Snapper Stew

Umu Miso

Shiso Ebi Sashimi

Casablanca Harira Bites

Benechin Baas

Sevan Harvest

Phuket Sweet Crackle

Borscht Purée

I've been...

Samanu Spread

Nokail Matbouk

Creole Snapper Stew

Umu Miso

Shiso Ebi Sashimi

Casablanca Harira Bites

Benechin Baas

Sevan Harvest

Phuket Sweet Crackle

Borscht Purée