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Andorran escudella
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175 minIntermediate

Andorran escudella

A hearty slow-simmered stew of pork, chicken, beans, chickpeas, vegetables and pasta. The quantities make approximately 6 servings; preparation time and yield are estimates.

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Tanzanian Ugali
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15 minIntermediate

Tanzanian Ugali

A firm maize-flour dough cooked in salted water, commonly served with stews, fish, meat, or vegetables. Makes approximately 4 servings.

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Honduran Baleadas
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12 minIntermediate

Honduran Baleadas

Flour tortillas filled with refried beans, grated cheese, and cream. Serves 4; times are estimates.

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Somali chicken bariis iskukaris
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55 minIntermediate

Somali chicken bariis iskukaris

Basmati rice cooked in one pot with chicken, tomato, carrot, and fragrant spices. Serves 4; the 10-minute preparation time is an estimate.

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Simple Ukrainian borscht
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50 minIntermediate

Simple Ukrainian borscht

Beet soup with potatoes and other vegetables, finished with sour cream. Serves 4; estimated hands-on preparation time: 15 minutes.

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Paraguayan sopa
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50 minIntermediate

Paraguayan sopa

Savory corn bake with onion, eggs, milk, and Paraguayan cheese, baked until golden.

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Zambian Nshima
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15 minIntermediate

Zambian Nshima

Thick maize-meal porridge cooked until firm and served alongside vegetables or stews. Makes about 4 servings.

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Ecuadorian Fish Encebollado
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75 minIntermediate

Ecuadorian Fish Encebollado

An Ecuadorian fish soup with cassava, tomato, onion, and cilantro. Makes 8 servings; hands-on preparation time is an estimate.

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Isle of Man Fruit Bonnag
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75 minIntermediate

Isle of Man Fruit Bonnag

A Manx sweet bread with currants, mixed spice, and buttermilk. Makes about 8 servings; hands-on preparation is estimated at 15 minutes.

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La Bandera Dominicana
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210 minIntermediate

La Bandera Dominicana

A Dominican lunch of white rice, stewed red beans, and braised beef. Serves 4; times are estimates and allow some components to cook in parallel.

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Yebe with yam and smoked fish
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60 minIntermediate

Yebe with yam and smoked fish

A hearty yam and smoked-fish stew finished with dried shrimp and palm oil. The serving count and preparation time are practical estimates.

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Greenlandic suaasat
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195 minIntermediate

Greenlandic suaasat

A hearty Greenlandic soup of seal meat, onion and rice, simmered until the meat is tender.

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