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Saka Saka Palate

Saka Saka Palate is a traditional Congolese dish made with tender cassava leaves, rich palm oil, onions, garlic, and a variety of complementary ingredients like peanuts, smoked fish, and spices, offering a flavorful and comforting experience.

🇨🇬 Congo$$

Pacific Spice Taro

Pacific Spice Taro is a vibrant, flavorful dish inspired by tropical cuisine, featuring creamy coconut milk blended with delicate spices and the earthy richness of taro.

🇹🇻 Tuvalu$$

Bibwa

Bibwa is a hearty African-inspired stew that combines the earthy flavors of yam and plantain with the creaminess of coconut milk, enriched by a spicy peanut base and aromatic spices.

🇨🇬 Congo$$

Chikanda Treat

Chikanda Treat is a delicious traditional Zambian dish made from ground orchid tubers and groundnuts, often referred to as 'African polony'. It is typically served with rice, nshima, and an assortment of relishes or chutney for a complete meal experience.

🇿🇲 Zambia$$

Phoenix Eggplant

Phoenix Eggplant is a flavorful Chinese-inspired dish where eggplant is stir-fried with aromatic garlic, ginger, and zesty chili, glazed with a savory soy-vinegar sauce for a delightful, plant-based entrée.

🇨🇳 Guangdong, China$

Plantain Pigeon Pea Rhapsody

Savor the tropical flavors of Plantain Pigeon Pea Rhapsody, a vibrant vegan dish featuring ripe plantains and pigeon peas simmered in rich coconut milk and spices. Perfect for a nourishing and satisfying meal.

🇻🇮 Virgin Islands (U.S.)$

Lu Jidi Mash

Lu Jidi Mash is a hearty and flavorful vegetarian dish featuring mashed chickpeas and potatoes combined with vibrant spices and fresh spinach.

🇨🇳 Shandong, China$

Kare Jukut

Kare Jukut is a fragrant and creamy Balinese vegetable curry, blending coconut milk with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables like carrots and eggplant, making it a perfect vegan delight.

🇮🇩 Bali, Indonesia$

Niuean Tāmā

Niuean Tāmā is a traditional dish featuring a comforting blend of taro, yam, and bananas cooked with coconut, garlic, and onions. It's seasoned with salt and pepper for a simple yet flavorful meal.

🇳🇺 Niue$

Osaka Sésame Platter

The Osaka Sésame Platter is a delightful Japanese-inspired dish that blends the nutty flavor of sesame with tender tofu and a savory soy-ginger marinade. It's a vibrant medley of vegetables and rice perfect for a fulfilling plant-based meal.

🇯🇵 Osaka, Japan$$

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