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Nom Banh Chok

Nom Banh Chok is a classic Cambodian rice noodle dish topped with a fragrant lemongrass–galangal–turmeric fish curry and a heap of fresh herbs and crisp vegetables. Bright, citrusy, and deeply savory from prahok and fish sauce, it’s a harmonious balance of light noodles and aromatic broth. Often served as a vibrant breakfast bowl in Cambodia.

🇰🇭 Cambodia$$

Khao Tom Nam Sa

Khao Tom Nam Sa (Thai clear-broth rice soup) is a comforting, aromatic bowl of jasmine rice simmered in chicken broth with gingered pork, garlic, and shallots, finished with white pepper, scallions, cilantro, fried garlic, and a squeeze of lime.

🇱🇦 Laos$$

Cuscuz de Arroz

Cuscuz de Arroz is a Northeast Brazilian steamed rice cake enriched with coconut, milk, sugar, butter, and cheese. It’s lightly sweet, tender, and perfect warm with a pat of butter or a sprinkle of grated cheese. Comforting and simple for a morning meal or snack.

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau$$

Nica Ajo Alchontana

Nica Ajo Alchontana is a flavorful Nicaraguan dish that combines tender chicken with a robust garlic sauce and colorful vegetables, served over fluffy rice with a side of fresh avocado.

🇳🇮 Nicaragua$$

Hau Naan Sei

Hau Naan Sei is a flavorful and exotic dish that combines tender chicken and aromatic rice with a rich blend of yogurt, robust spices, and fresh vegetables, offering a delectable experience.

🇹🇱 Timor-Leste$$

Bahraini Smoked Spice Rice

A flavorful Bahraini dish featuring aromatic spiced basmati rice with tender chicken, sweet raisins, and crunchy almonds, offering a delightfully smoky and savory taste.

🇧🇭 Bahrain$$

Hawaij Spiced Pilaf

Hawaij Spiced Pilaf is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish that combines the aromatic Yemeni spice mix, Hawaij, with basmati rice, vegetables, and a selection of garnishes for a delightful and nutritious meal.

🇾🇪 Yemen$$

Kilimanjaro Rice Feast

Delight in a Kilimanjaro Rice Feast, a flavorful and aromatic rice dish inspired by East African culinary traditions, featuring tender chicken infused with spices and creamy coconut milk.

🇰🇪 Kenya$$

Gosso Koory

Gosso Koory is a flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring tender lamb cooked with fragrant spices, almonds, and sweet raisins served over perfectly cooked rice.

🇲🇱 Mali$$

Pura

Pura is a flavorful and nutritious Latin-inspired dish, combining protein-rich beans and fragrant rice with a medley of spices and fresh vegetables.

🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina$

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