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Haa Hoentay

Bhutanese buckwheat dumplings filled with spinach and farmer’s cheese, brightened with ginger, garlic, and scallions, then finished with a tomato–chili–sesame dipping sauce. Comforting, savory, and gently spicy.

🇧🇹 Bhutan$$

Jerk Chicken

Authentic Jamaican-style jerk chicken marinated with Scotch bonnet, allspice, fresh herbs, and aromatics, then grilled or roasted until smoky, spicy, and juicy.

🇯🇲 Jamaica$$

Poulet Nyembwe au Gingembre

A fragrant Gabonese chicken stew enriched with palm nut paste and fresh ginger, simmered with tomatoes, aromatics, and Scotch bonnet for a deep, warming flavor.

🇬🇦 Gabon$$

Pimentade de Poisson

A vibrant West/Central African-style spicy tomato-pepper fish stew simmered with aromatics, palm oil, and herbs, served with fluffy rice and sweet fried plantains.

🇬🇫 French Guiana$$

Maboké de Poisson

Maboké de Poisson is a Central African banana-leaf steamed fish dish featuring tilapia infused with tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, hot pepper, and palm oil—brightened with lemon and fresh herbs for a fragrant, spicy main course.

🇨🇫 Central African Republic$$

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$$$

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$$

Fish Tea

A light, aromatic Jamaican fish soup known as Fish Tea, simmered with fresh fish, root vegetables, okra, herbs, coconut milk, and Scotch bonnet heat. Comforting yet bright with lime and ginger.

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands$$

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$$

Mbattan

Mbattan (Libyan stuffed potatoes) are crisp-fried potato “sandwiches” filled with spiced ground beef, then briefly simmered in a tangy tomato-harissa sauce. Expect a crunchy crust, tender potato, juicy aromatic filling, and warming North African spices with optional chili heat.

🇱🇾 Libya$$

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