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Dishes beginning with E

26 dishes under E.

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Easter egg 🇷🇺 Russia and 5 moreEggs dyed or decorated for Easter, symbolizing resurrection and new life Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks EbaVeganẸ̀bà 🇳🇬 Nigeria and 2 moreCassava flour dough eaten with soups in West Africa Main dish, Lunch, Dinner EdamameVegan枝豆 🇯🇵 Japan and 3 moreYoung green soybeans boiled or steamed in their pods, often served salted Main dish, Snacks, Lunch Edikang IkongMeat 🇳🇬 NigeriaA rich Nigerian vegetable soup with pumpkin and waterleaf Soup, Lunch, Dinner Efo riroẹ̀fọ́ riro 🇳🇬 NigeriaYoruba vegetable soup cooked with leafy greens, peppers, and assorted proteins Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Egg bhurjiVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaIndian-style scrambled eggs with onions, chilies and spices Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Egg drop soup蛋花湯 🇨🇳 China and 1 moreChinese soup with wisps of egg in clear chicken broth Soup, Lunch, Dinner Eggnog 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreA creamy, sweet drink of milk, eggs, sugar and spirits, served at Christmas Drink, Snacks Egg tartVegetarian蛋撻 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreA small pastry tart with a sweet egg custard filling, found in Cantonese cuisine Pie or savoury pastry, Snacks, Tea time Egg waffleVegetarian雞蛋仔 🇭🇰 Hong Kong and 1 moreCrispy, bubble-shaped waffles made from egg-rich batter, a Hong Kong street snack Street food, Snacks EisbeinMeat 🇩🇪 Germany and 2 moreGerman cured and boiled pork knuckle, often served with hearty sides Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Ekiben駅弁 🇯🇵 Japan and 1 moreBoxed meals sold at train stations and on trains across Japan Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Ema datshiVegetarianཨེ་མ་དར་ཚིལ་ 🇧🇹 BhutanSpicy Bhutanese stew of chili peppers and cheese, served with red rice Main dish, Lunch, Dinner EmolienteVegan 🇵🇪 PeruA warm Peruvian drink of barley, herbs, sugar and lemon juice Drink Empanada 🇪🇸 Spain and 5 morePastry turnovers filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, baked or fried Pie or savoury pastry, Lunch, Dinner EncebolladoFish or seafood 🇪🇨 EcuadorEcuadorian fish stew with onions, cassava and pickled red onion rings Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Enchilada 🇲🇽 Mexico and 4 moreCorn tortillas rolled around a filling and covered with savory sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Ensaïmada 🇪🇸 Spain and 2 moreSweet, coiled bread from Mallorca made with flour, eggs, sugar and pork lard Bread, Breakfast, Snacks Eru 🇨🇲 CameroonLeafy soup from southwestern Cameroon, often served with fufu or garri Main dish, Lunch, Dinner EscalivadaVegan 🇪🇸 Spain and 1 moreCharred eggplant, peppers and other vegetables dressed with olive oil Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner EscudellaMeat 🇪🇸 SpainCatalan and Valencian soup with meat, vegetables, and a large spiced meatball Soup, Lunch, Dinner EspetadaMeat 🇵🇹 Portugal and 1 morePortuguese skewered meat grilled over coals, often served with bread or polenta Main dish, Lunch, Dinner EsqueixadaFish or seafood 🇪🇸 SpainCatalan salad of hand-torn salt cod, tomato, and vegetables Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner EsquitesVegetarian 🇲🇽 MexicoMexican street snack of cooked corn served in a cup with toppings Street food, Snacks Eton messVegetarian 🇬🇧 United KingdomStrawberries, meringue and cream mixed into a soft English dessert Sweet or dessert Ewedu soupVegan 🇳🇬 Nigeria and 1 moreA Nigerian soup made from jute leaves, often paired with fufu or iyan Soup, Lunch, Dinner

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