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Roshi

Roshi is a soft, unleavened Maldivian flatbread made from flour, water, salt, and a touch of oil—perfect for scooping up curries or enjoying with simple sides.

🇲🇻 Maldives$

Anguillian Crayfish

A bright, spicy Anguillian-style crayfish in garlicky lime-butter with thyme, scallion, and a whisper of Scotch bonnet and allspice. Quick to cook, big on Caribbean aroma, and perfect for a special seafood main.

🇦🇮 Anguilla$$$

Jesheed

Jesheed is a traditional Gulf (Omani/Emirati) dish of delicately shredded baby shark (or white fish) simmered with warm spices, dried black lime, and aromatics, then served alongside fragrant basmati rice. Rich, aromatic, and comforting with a bright citrusy finish.

🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates$$

Lomo en manteca

Lomo en manteca is pork loin gently confited in lard with garlic, paprika, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, oregano, white wine, and lemon peel. The result is tender, aromatic slices perfect for sandwiches, tapas, or a main course with sides.

🇪🇸 Spain$$

Tuna Kelaguen

A bright, citrus-cured Chamorro tuna salad tossed with lemon and calamansi juices, grated coconut, onions, and chilies for a fresh, zesty, and lightly spicy bite.

🇫🇲 Micronesia$$

Cargols a la Llauna d'Andorra

A rustic Andorran classic of snails roasted on a metal tray until sizzling, then doused with garlicky parsley–lemon vinaigrette and a hint of paprika. Served hot with crusty bread for dipping.

🇦🇩 Andorra$$

Knoffel Kapana

Knoffel Kapana is a Namibian-style garlic-spiked grilled beef, seared hot and served with a bright tomato-onion relish, lemon, and fresh coriander. It’s smoky, spicy, and bold with clean, simple ingredients.

🇳🇦 Namibia$$

Chukuchuk

Chukuchuk is a Marshallese coconut rice ball—soft, lightly salted sticky rice rolled in fresh grated coconut with a hint of sweetness. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect as a snack or light dessert.

🇲🇭 Marshall Islands$

Sishwala

Sishwala is a traditional Eswatini (Swazi) stiff maize porridge made simply from maize meal, water, and a pinch of salt. It’s a hearty staple typically served alongside stews, greens, or grilled meats.

🇸🇿 Swaziland$

Formaggio di Monte Titano

Formaggio di Monte Titano is a semi-hard, alpine-style cow’s milk cheese from San Marino made with milk, culture, rennet, salt, and water. Nutty and buttery with a clean finish, it’s excellent for cheese boards, grating, or melting.

🇸🇲 San Marino$$

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