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Macau Spice Custard Tart

A Macau-style spiced custard tart featuring flaky puff pastry and a silky egg custard infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, star anise, lemon zest, vanilla, and a splash of dark rum.

🇲🇴 Macau$$

Salată de vinete

A classic Romanian eggplant spread made from roasted eggplants blended with onion, sunflower oil, a touch of mayonnaise and lemon, served with tomatoes, roasted red pepper, and parsley on bread. Creamy, smoky, and fresh.

🇷🇴 Romania$

Aswad Mat'am

Aswad Mat'am is a delightful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring roasted eggplant and a medley of fresh flavors from pomegranate, lemon, and herbs, perfectly balanced with a creamy yogurt drizzle.

🇸🇩 Sudan$

Kashk Bademjan

Kashk Bademjan is a deliciously rich Persian appetizer made with eggplant, onions, garlic, and topped with kashk, a type of whey. It's garnished with walnuts and mint for added flavor.

🇮🇷 Iran$$

Sun-Cured Eggplant Spread

Sun-Cured Eggplant Spread is a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dip, perfect for a healthy snack or appetizer.

🇮🇱 Israel$

Karnıyarık Symphony

Karnıyarık Symphony is a delightful Turkish dish featuring eggplants filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and spices, creating a rich tapestry of flavors. It's typically served with yogurt and rice, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.

🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey$$

Fushimi Takanotsume

Fushimi Takanotsume is a delicious and savory noodle bowl featuring tender pork belly, hard-boiled eggs, and a spicy kick from Fushimi Takanotsume peppers, all immersed in a flavorful broth.

🇯🇵 Kyoto, Japan$$

Shanghai Wax Egg

Shanghai Wax Eggs are a popular Chinese delicacy, known for their savory taste and aromatic spices, making them perfect for a flavorful snack or appetizer.

🇨🇳 Zhejiang, China$

Island Infused Veggie Medley

Island Infused Veggie Medley is a vibrant and tropical-inspired dish, bursting with the flavors of roasted vegetables and sweet pineapple, seasoned with a blend of coriander, cumin, and cayenne, all tied together with a squeeze of fresh lime.

🇻🇮 Virgin Islands (U.S.)$

Zaalouk à la Marrakech

Zaalouk à la Marrakech is a traditional Moroccan eggplant salad, combining creamy eggplants with fresh tomatoes and aromatic spices, perfect as a starter or a side dish.

🇲🇦 Marrakech, Morocco$

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Macau Spice Custard Tart

Salată de vinete

Aswad Mat'am

Kashk Bademjan

Sun-Cured Eggplant Spread

Karnıyarık Symphony

Fushimi Takanotsume

Shanghai Wax Egg

Island Infused Veggie Medley

Zaalouk à la Marrakech

I've been...

Macau Spice Custard Tart

Salată de vinete

Aswad Mat'am

Kashk Bademjan

Sun-Cured Eggplant Spread

Karnıyarık Symphony

Fushimi Takanotsume

Shanghai Wax Egg

Island Infused Veggie Medley

Zaalouk à la Marrakech