Zambian Ifisashi with Spinach and Peanuts
A Zambian stew of spinach, other vegetables and peanuts, cooked until the liquid reduces. The quantities make 6 servings.
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Hungarian Gulyás (Beef and Paprika Soup)
A Hungarian soup of beef, vegetables, and plenty of paprika, with a savory broth and tender potatoes and carrots. Makes 5 servings.
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Trinidadian Stewed Chicken (Stew Chicken)
Herb-seasoned chicken, browned in caramelized sugar and stewed until tender. Serves 4; active preparation time is estimated at 25 minutes.
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Mongolian Tsuivan with Handmade Noodles
Homemade noodles steamed over lamb, onion, carrot, and cabbage. Makes about 4 servings; preparation and cooking times are practical estimates.
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Kazakh lamb kuurdak with potatoes
A simple kuurdak of lamb, onion, and potatoes, browned first and cooked covered until the potatoes are tender. Serving sizes and times are approximate.
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Kuwaiti gers ogaily (saffron and cardamom cake)
A Kuwaiti cake scented with saffron and cardamom and topped with sesame seeds. Makes about 6 servings.
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Niuean Ota with Raw Fish and Coconut
Fresh fish cubes briefly marinated with lime and chilli, then mixed with vegetables and coconut cream. Serves 4; hands-on preparation time is an estimate.
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Matata: Clams in Port Wine
A clam stew with Port wine, tomato, spinach and peanuts. Serves 4; allow about 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.
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Jersey Bean Jar (bean stew)
A Jersey stew of dried beans, pork belly and vegetables, slowly cooked until the beans are tender. Serves 4; hands-on preparation time is approximate.
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Caymanian Cassava Cake
A dense cake of grated cassava and coconut milk, sweetened with brown sugar and spiced with nutmeg, allspice and cinnamon.
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Maldivian Chicken Kukulhu Riha
Maldivian chicken curry with coconut milk, tamarind, chile and spices. Makes approximately 4 servings.
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Singapore Fish Head Curry
Fish with its head in a spiced tamarind and coconut milk sauce with eggplant, okra, and tomato. Makes 4 servings; timings are approximate.
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Palusami from American Samoa
Taro-leaf parcels filled with fresh coconut cream and baked until tender. Makes about 4 servings; the number of parcels depends on the leaf size and the amount of cream extracted.
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Saudi Chicken Saleeg with Creamy Rice
Chicken simmered in an aromatic broth, roasted until golden, and served over short-grain rice cooked with milk until creamy. Serves 8; preparation time is an estimate.
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Ambrevade with Sweet Potato Leaves
A stew of sweet potato leaves with coconut milk, onion, garlic, and ginger. Serves 4; allow about 15 minutes for preparation and 25 minutes for cooking.
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Bramboráky: Czech Potato Pancakes
Czech potato pancakes with grated potato, garlic and marjoram, fried until golden. Makes 4 servings; times are estimates.
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Aruban keshi yena
Aruban keshi yena: seasoned chicken with vegetables, raisins and olives, baked in layers of Gouda cheese. Serves 4; allow about 25 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes in the oven.
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Kyrgyz Shirin Paloo with Dried Fruit
A rice pilaf with carrots, onions, dried apricots, raisins, and prunes, cooked until the rice absorbs the liquid.
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Hong Kong Cantonese Sweet and Sour Pork
Crispy pork with sweet-and-sour sauce, pineapple, and vegetables. Serves 4; allow about 20 minutes for preparation, 15 for cooking, and 15 for resting.
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Ful Sudani (Sudanese Peanut Cookies)
Small Sudanese cookies made with roasted peanuts, egg whites, and powdered sugar. The recipe makes about 30 cookies; preparation time and servings are estimates.
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