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Siomay is an Indonesian dish consisting of steamed cone-shaped fish dumplings, eggs, potatoes, cabbage, tofu, and bitter melon. After they have been steamed, all ingredients are assembled on a plate, cut into bite-sized pieces, and generously driz... READ MORE

Salsa ocopa is a popular Peruvian sauce originating from Arequipa. It is made with queso fresco, aji amarillo chilis, milk, and huacatay, also known as Peruvian black mint, giving the sauce a unique flavor. The salsa is traditionally serv... READ MORE

One of the most famous snacks in Indonesia is batagor, a fried fish dumpling served in a traditional spicy sauce. It has roots in the Chinese culinary tradition, which has left a trace on many Indonesian dishes. Although this famous snack is remin... READ MORE

Sate Madura is a traditional dish and a type of sate originating from the island of Madura, hence the name. The dish is prepared with chicken or mutton pieces that are placed onto skewers and grilled. This type of sate is different from most other... READ MORE

Chả cá Lã Vọng is a traditional dish originating from Hanoi. It consists of grilled fish with turmeric and dill. In order to prepare it, firm white fish such as catfish, cod, or tilapia is usually marinated in shallots, galangal, tur... READ MORE

Traditional dan dan noodles are a true classic of Chinese cuisine. The star of the dish is a spicy sauce served with the noodles. Made with chili oil, preserved vegetables, Sichuan peppercorn, and sometimes sesame or peanut paste, the sauce bursts... READ MORE

Pollo encacahuatado is a Mexican dish believed to have originated in Puebla. It consists of chicken pieces that are cooked in a delicious peanut sauce made with lard, tomatoes, onions, garlic, peanuts, chilis, cinnamon, and chicken stock. The meat... READ MORE

Pad Thai is Thailand's national dish, a flavorful stir-fry (pad in Thai) dish consisting of rice noodles, tofu, dried shrimp, bean sprouts, and eggs. If it's made with meat, chicken and pork are some of the most popular choices. The flavo... READ MORE

The most popular mole sauce is mole poblano (also known as mole rojo or red mole), consisting of at least twenty ingredients, including the likes of cinnamon, black pepper, poblano chiles, cloves, anise seed, and chocolate. According to a... READ MORE

Salsa macha is a traditional salsa originating from Orizaba in Veracruz. Although there are many variations, this spicy salsa is usually made with a combination of chili peppers, oil, peanuts (or similar nuts), garlic, sesame seeds, and salt. The ... READ MORE

Often consumed on rainy or cold days by many Peruvians, aji de gallina is a spicy dish consisting of shredded chicken in a creamy sauce. It is traditionally served over rice and garnished with black olives and boiled potatoes. The sauce is made wi... READ MORE

Rich, substantial, and tropically flavored - vatapá is one of the most famous Brazilian dishes, a main course consisting of a combination of stale bread, fish (usually cod), shrimp, coconut milk, manioc flour, dendê palm oil, and cash... READ MORE

Mole negro or black mole is a traditional sauce originating from Oaxaca as one of the seven moles of Oaxaca. This is the most complex type of Mexican mole and it's usually made with ingredients such as hoja santa (aromatic, licorice-tasting herb),... READ MORE

Fanesca is a unique Ecuadorian soup characterized by its thick consistency, consisting of fresh Andean grains, beans, peas, and lentils, combined with salt cod cooked in milk. There should be 12 different grains and beans in the soup, symbolizing ... READ MORE

Peanut butter pie is a traditional pie hailing from Georgia. This sweet and salty pie consists of a crumbly pie crust that's filled with gooey peanut butter and chunks of roasted and salted peanuts. The filling is enriched with brown sugar, flour,... READ MORE

Domoda is the national dish of Gambia, a peanut stew made with or without meat and served over fluffy rice. If meat is used in the dish, it is usually beef, bushmeat, or chicken. If Domoda is made without meat, any available vegetables can be adde... READ MORE

Uchucuta is a traditional spicy sauce or condiment. It's usually made with a combination of rocoto chiles, grated cucumbers, peanuts, huacatay leaves, evaporated milk, chopped onions, coriander leaves, queso fresco, and salt. The ingredients are s... READ MORE

A staple of westernized Chinese cuisine and one of the favorite dishes of foreigners in China, kung pao chicken is a spicy stir-fry dish made with diced chicken, vegetables, peanuts, and Sichuan peppercorns. It was invented in the Sichuan province... READ MORE

No other dish in Malaysia is as famous as nasi lemak. It consists of rice cooked in coconut milk that is traditionally served with anchovies, cucumbers, peanuts, and boiled eggs. The dish is rounded up with the addition of a spicy chili paste call... READ MORE

Rocoto relleno is the most famous appetizer from the Peruvian city of Arequipe, consisting of a spicy, oven-baked rocoto chili pepper stuffed with ground beef, onions, and pieces of hard-boiled eggs. The stuffing is traditionally seasoned with cum... READ MORE

Sopa de mani is a Bolivian peanut soup made with beef, beef bones, potatoes, and peas as the main ingredients. Beef is sometimes substituted with chicken since it pairs nicely with peanuts, but the soup can also be modified so that it is meatless.... READ MORE

Satay celup is a traditional dish, particularly popular in the Malacca state (also known as "the historic state"), where it is considered a local favorite. It is a self-serve dish, consisting of skewers of marinated meat, raw seafood, or even vege... READ MORE

Puca picante is a traditional dish originating from the region of Ayacucho. It is made with a combination of beets, peanuts, potatoes, onions, garlic, aji panca paste, and cumin. If desired, the stew can be enriched with the addition of beef, pork... READ MORE

Cacahuates botaneros is a traditional bar snack originating from Oaxaca. It's usually made with a combination of raw peanuts, garlic, árbol chili peppers, oil, salt, and limes. The ingredients are mixed in a big pot over medium heat until t... READ MORE

Kare-kare is a traditional stew consisting of meat such as tripe, pork leg, ox tail, goat or chicken, vegetables, and a thick, savory peanut sauce flavored with annatto seeds. Shrimp paste (bagoong) is often served on the side in order to... READ MORE

Gado-gado is an Indonesian version of a mixed salad. It usually consists of a variety of vegetables, eggs, tempeh, and tofu. The vegetables are usually just slightly boiled, tossed with a nutty sauce, then completed with the addition of crispy pra... READ MORE

These crispy Indian fritters consist of a combination of soaked tapioca pearls, mashed potatoes, roasted and crushed peanuts, and a variety of spices such as turmeric, chili, ginger, and fresh coriander. Sabudana vada fritters can be found at many... READ MORE

Som tam khai khem is a traditional papaya salad originating from Thailand. There are many types of som tam, and this one can be distinguished from the rest because it’s topped with salted hard-boiled eggs. The salad is usually made with a co... READ MORE

Nasi pecel is a Javanese rice dish that brings together a colorful array of lightly blanched vegetables served over steamed rice and generously topped with a rich, aromatic peanut sauce, originating from Central and E... READ MORE

Chè ba màu is a colorful Vietnamese dish that belongs to the category of desserts, drinks, puddings, porridges, and soups regarding its consistency. It might include sticky rice, tapioca pearls, lotus seeds, sweet beans, water chestn... READ MORE

Carapulcra or carapulca is a Peruvian stew made with dried potatoes (papa seca), pork, peanut sauce, pimento chilis, and lots of fresh herbs such as rocket and mint. The stew is often seasoned with onions, garlic, black pepper, and ground... READ MORE

Tangyuan is a traditional dessert consisting of glutinous rice flour balls, which are soft and chewy, and can be either small and plain or larger with fillings. The fillings vary but commonly include sweetened black sesame, peanut, red bean paste,... READ MORE

Bok l’hong, meaning pounded papaya in Khmer, is a Cambodian take on the green papaya salad that is widely consumed throughout Southeast Asia and is believed to have originated in Laos. Like the Lao and Thai versions, the Cambodian p... READ MORE

Salsa de maní is a traditional peanut sauce originating from Ecuador. Although there are variations, it's usually prepared with a combination of roasted and chopped peanuts (or peanut butter), onions, tomatoes, water, salt, pepper, achiote ... READ MORE

Even though its name originates from Persia, barfi is an original Indian dessert which resembles a fudge. It belongs to a wider group of Indian sweets united under the name mithai. In Persian and Urdu, the name burfi denotes ... READ MORE

Yum woon sen is the name for a spicy Thai salad made with glass noodles, ground pork, chili peppers, and dressings. The noodles and the pork are cooked separately, then combined with crunchy chopped vegetables and drizzled over with fish sauce and... READ MORE

Yom wun sen is a traditional glass noodle salad originating from Thailand. The salad is characterized by bright and refreshing flavors and crunchy texture. It's made with a combination of glass noodles, fried garlic, cilantro, chili peppers, dried... READ MORE

Inchicapi is a creamy Peruvian soup made with chicken or hen meat, cornmeal, peanuts, oil, cassava, and garlic as key ingredients. It originates from the Peruvian jungle regions of San Martin, Loreto, and Ucayali. Before serving, this traditional ... READ MORE

Garrapiñada is an Uruguayan and Argentinian street food item consisting of peanuts roasted in a combination of sugar, water, and vanilla essence. When the peanuts are completely coated and the syrup hardens, they are ready to eat. This trea... READ MORE

Caruru is a Brazilian dish consisting of okra, dried shrimps, onions, and toasted nuts cooked in dendê palm oil. In the Bahia region, caruru is traditionally consumed as a condiment alongside acarajé, a type of stree... READ MORE

Sayur asem is a sweet and sour vegetable soup. Often referred to as tamarind soup, it is one of the favorite vegetable dishes in Indonesia. The entire dish is based on tamarind, an unusual plant commonly grown in Southeast Asia, which giv... READ MORE

Guatita is Ecuador's national dish, a hearty, thick stew consisting of tripe simmered in a sauce of peanuts and potatoes. The name of the dish can be translated as little guts. Tripe must be cleaned a few times with lemon juice and water,... READ MORE