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Humintas

Humintas are Bolivian fresh-corn tamales lightly sweetened and scented with anise and cinnamon, folded in corn husks or banana leaves and steamed or baked until tender. Speckled with fresh cheese and sometimes raisins, they’re a cozy, street-food classic with a sweet-savory profile.

🇧🇴 Bolivia$$

Ngalakh

Ngalakh is a Senegalese celebratory chilled dessert of steamed millet couscous folded into a silky peanut–baobab cream, perfumed with vanilla and orange blossom, and dotted with raisins, coconut, and banana. Rich, tangy-sweet, and nutty, it’s traditionally shared during festivals.

🇸🇳 Senegal$$

Knafeh Nabulsiyeh

Knafeh Nabulsiyeh is a classic Palestinian dessert featuring a buttery fine-semolina crust dyed orange, layered with stretchy, lightly desalted Nabulsi/Akkawi cheeses (often balanced with mozzarella), and drenched in a fragrant rose–orange blossom syrup. Finished with crushed pistachios and a hint of mastic, it’s crispy on the outside and gooey within.

🇯🇴 Jordan$$$

Navettes de Nouméa

Soft, slightly sweet sesame-topped milk bread rolls from New Caledonia—perfect on their own or as petite sandwich rolls.

🇳🇨 New Caledonia$

Dal Bhat

A wholesome Nepali staple of steamed rice paired with a fragrant lentil dal tempered with cumin, mustard, and aromatics, finished with spinach, cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon. Comforting, nourishing, and deeply satisfying.

🇳🇵 Nepal$

Dibi

Senegalese Dibi: smoky grilled lamb marinated with mustard, garlic, ginger, lemon, vinegar, and warm spices, finished with soft onions and served with baguette and fries.

🇸🇳 Senegal$$$

Chulo Tarkari

Chulo Tarkari is a traditional Nepalese vegetable curry, made with a blend of potatoes, cauliflower, green peas, and aromatic spices, offering a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for any meal.

🇳🇵 Nepal$

Sukuma Wiki Roller

Sukuma Wiki Roller is a delightful Kenyan-inspired dish combining tender beef, vibrant kale, and aromatic spices rolled in soft flatbread.

🇰🇪 Kenya$$

Sarmale Royale

Sarmale Royale is a luxurious take on traditional Romanian stuffed cabbage rolls, featuring a blend of beef and pork, accented with aromatic herbs and hints of truffle for a truly opulent dish.

🇷🇴 Romania$$

Nepalese Silken Lawa

Explore the rich and aromatic flavors of Nepal with Silken Lawa, a succulent chicken dish cooked in coconut milk and spices, marking it a favorite in Himalayan cuisine.

🇳🇵 Nepal$$

I've been...

Humintas

Ngalakh

Knafeh Nabulsiyeh

Navettes de Nouméa

Dal Bhat

Dibi

Chulo Tarkari

Sukuma Wiki Roller

Sarmale Royale

Nepalese Silken Lawa

I've been...

Humintas

Ngalakh

Knafeh Nabulsiyeh

Navettes de Nouméa

Dal Bhat

Dibi

Chulo Tarkari

Sukuma Wiki Roller

Sarmale Royale

Nepalese Silken Lawa