Recipes from Around the World

Yen Ta Fo is a traditional noodle soup from Thailand consisting of a pink broth with rice noodles, seafood or meat, and a variety of different vegetables as well as fermented tofu. The dish is served as a popular street food and is a favorite with the locals and is served with a variety of …

Baho is a traditional Nicaraguan dish made from layers of meat (typically brisket), vegetables, and green plantain. The dish also often contains yuca before being cooked in banana leaves. The dish combines the cultures of the Indigenous, Mestizos, and Afro-Nicaraguans who all share the country, and is often served with a simple cabbage and tomato …

Hashweh is a Lebanese dish comprising of rice, aromatic spices, and ground meat. It uses local ingredients, including basmati rice, seasoned ground meat, and pine nuts. The word hashweh literally translates to ‘stuffing’ in English and varieties of the dish are eaten all over the Middle East. The dish is served as a main course …

Mayi moulen is a traditional Haitan dish which is a simple cornmeal porridge with garlic, butter, and salt, typically eaten at breakfast or as a comforting meal. It has a creamy texture and uses simple, local ingredients offering a rich taste while being cheap, nourishing and filling.  Origin & Cultural Significance Mayi moulen simply translates …

Khao Piak Sen is a Laotion chicken noodle soup. In addition to chicken and noodles, the soup is typically made with broth derived from chicken or pork bones flavored with fish sauce, onions and aromatic herbs like ginger, lemongrass, kaffir leaves and galangal. The chicken is then cooked in the broth until tender. The noodles …

Bolinhos de Bacalhau are Portuguese fritters made from dehydrated salted cod fish. The other ingredients besides fish are potatoes, eggs, onions, fresh parsley and seasonings like salt, garlic and pepper. The ingredients are mixed together, then small portions of the firm mixture are shaped and fried. They are served as a snack, sometimes with a …

Temaki is a Japanese sushi dish made of a cone-shaped roll of nori (seaweed) which is filled with sushi rice, seafood, vegetables, and topped with condiments such as wasabi and pickled ginger. Temaki translates to ‘hand roll’ in English, referencing the method used to create its shape. The rice used to make this dish should …

Anmitsu is a traditional Japanese dessert consisting of kanten jelly accompanied by fruit, mochi and anko topped with ice cream and kuromitsu. The jelly is prepared ahead of time, while the other ingredients are assembled just before serving. It is a popular summer dessert. Kanten is a gelling agent derived from red seaweed. It is …

‘Otai is a Tongan coconut-based drink made using local, fresh coconuts, seasonable fruits, and a variety of aromatic spices. It has a creamy consistency and is considered to be refreshing. The drink can contain a variety of different fruits including mango and pineapple, and is almost always made with watermelon. ‘Otai is traditionally made with …

Shaobing is a traditional Chinese flatbread that contains both sweet and savory fillings. The outside consists of flakey pastry, while the filling can be anything from seasoned minced meat to sweet red bean paste. It is not uncommon to also find unstuffed shaobing throughout the north of the country. The snack originates from the northern …

Pepernoten is a small, round cookie that originates from the Netherlands, made from a blend of warm spices, including cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Traditionally the snack is enjoyed during the Sinterklass celebration (a Dutch holiday celebrated on December 5th) and are popular during the Christmas period throughout the country.  Origin & Cultural Significance Sinterklaas is …

Açorda is a traditional Portuguese soup with a primary ingredient of stale bread. The soup is flavored with garlic, salt, cilantro or coriander, olive oil and black pepper. It is then served topped with a poached egg and can be additionally be accompanied by sliced bread and a drizzle of oil. Preparation methods vary slightly. …

Espumilla is a traditional Ecuadorian dessert which consists of soft meringue resembling ice cream. It is made with egg whites, sugar and fruit puree. The egg whites are whipped until light and fluffy before the sugar is added while still being whipped. The fruit puree is then folded in and the mixture is chilled. It …

Cháo lòng is a traditional Vietnamese rice porridge. Besides rice it consists of pork offal cuts, pork bones, fish sauce and herbs. The rice is cooked into a thick porridge while the offal is cooked separately before serving the two combined. It is served hot with additional slices of offal cuts and garnished with herbs. …

Raggmunk is a traditional Swedish pancake consisting of grated raw potatoes, flour, eggs, milk, butter or oil and salt. The ingredients are mixed into a thin batter which is spooned onto a hot pan and cooked until golden on both sides. It is served hot, often accompanied by bacon and jam. Raggmunk variations don’t vary …

Salad Olivier is a classic salad from Russia made using cooked, diced potatoes, carrots, peas, pickled cucumbers, ham or chicken, boiled eggs and mayonnaise. The salad is seasoned with salt, pepper and herbs. All of the ingredients are combined and chilled. It is served as an appetizer or side dish. Perhaps the most popular variation …

Sopa de Mondongo is a traditional soup from Venezuela that is made with beef tripe, a type of offal from the stomach of a cow, along with vegetables and spices. This soup is usually served with crusty bread or arepas to dip into the broth. The broth of this soup is usually seasoned with cilantro, …

Dim sim is a type of wheat dough dumpling filled with meat and vegetables, popular in Australia. They are deep fried or steamed and eaten as a snack or side. Dim sim is affectionately called dimmies and while they aren’t the same as dim sum, they are related. Dim sum refers to the collection of …