Bolo de bolacha
A no-bake Portuguese cake made with Maria biscuits dipped in coffee and layers of buttercream with egg yolks. Serves 6; allow about 30 minutes to prepare and 3 hours to chill.
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Placki ziemniaczane
Polish grated-potato pancakes with onion and egg, fried until golden and crisp. Makes 4 servings; preparation and cooking times are estimates.
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Dauphinois potato gratin (gratin dauphinois)
Layered potatoes simmered in milk and finished in the oven with cream. This French version contains no cheese.
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Greek pork souvlaki
Greek skewers of pork tenderloin marinated with garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and herbs. Makes 4 servings; times are approximate.
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Red lentil dal bhorta
Cooked and mashed red lentils with garlic, green chili, onion, salt, and mustard oil—a Bangladeshi bhorta to serve with rice.
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Sri Lankan dhal curry
Red lentils simmered with coconut milk and spices, finished with an aromatic oil of garlic, chilli, mustard and curry leaves.
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Chana masala
Chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato sauce with ginger, chilli, lemon and cilantro. Serves 4; timings are approximate.
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Samoan Palusami: Taro Leaves with Coconut
Taro-leaf parcels filled with coconut milk, onion, and lemon, baked until the leaves are tender. Serves 4; timings are approximate.
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Argentinian choripán
Grilled chorizo in bread, served with chimichurri. Serves 4; 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking, as a guide.
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Georgian Lobio with Walnuts
A thick stew of red beans with walnuts, onion, garlic, and spices. Makes 4 servings; times are estimates.
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Chinese-Style Tomato and Scrambled Eggs
Soft eggs cooked with juicy tomato, garlic, and a touch of sugar. Makes 2 servings; times are approximate.
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Tunisian chakchouka
Poached eggs in a tomato, pepper, and spice sauce, finished with harissa and fresh herbs. Serves 6; preparation times are estimates.
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Ghanaian Plantain Eto
A Ghanaian mash of cooked plantain blended with palm oil and onion, served with peanuts and hard-boiled egg.
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Japanese Curry with Rice
Japanese curry with chicken, vegetables, and apple, served with rice. Serves 4; preparation times are estimates, and cook the rice according to its package directions.
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Kenyan Sukuma Wiki
Sukuma greens sautéed with onion and tomato and cooked until tender. Serves 4; preparation and cooking times are approximate.
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Thai Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)
Steamed sticky rice infused with sweet coconut milk and served with ripe mango, coconut sauce, and sesame. Makes 4 servings; hands-on preparation times are estimates.
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Tunisian Vegetarian Ojja
Eggs cooked in a Tunisian sauce of tomatoes, peppers, harissa, and spices. Serves 4; times are approximate.
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Egyptian basbousa
Semolina and yogurt cake soaked in lemon and orange blossom syrup. Makes about 8 servings; preparation and cooling times are estimates.
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Vegetarian kuru fasulye
A Turkish white bean stew with tomato and pepper, made without meat. Serves 6; preparation times are approximate.
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Peruvian Arroz Chaufa
Chifa-style fried rice with cooked chicken, egg, spring onion, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Quantities and timings are estimates for 4 servings.
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