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Dishes beginning with H

49 dishes under H.

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Habichuelas con dulceVegetarian 🇩🇴 Dominican RepublicDominican sweet dessert soup made from red beans, coconut milk and spices Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Haggistaigeis 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 4 moreA savoury pudding of sheep offal, oats and spices, boiled in a casing Main dish, Dinner HákarlFish or seafood 🇮🇸 IcelandFermented Greenland shark, a traditional Icelandic delicacy with a strong aroma Main dish HaleemMeat 🇮🇳 India and 7 moreA slow-cooked stew of wheat, lentils, meat and spices Stew or curry, Breakfast, Lunch Hallaca 🇻🇪 Venezuela and 5 moreCorn dough parcels filled with meat stew and wrapped in plantain leaves Main dish, Dinner Halloumi 🇨🇾 CyprusA firm, brined cheese from Cyprus that can be grilled or fried without melting Cheese or dairy food Halo-halo 🇵🇭 PhilippinesA layered Filipino dessert of crushed ice, milk, and sweetened fruits and beans Sweet or dessert Halvaحَلَاوَة 🇮🇷 Iran and 5 moreDense sweet made from seeds, grains, or vegetables, found across Asia, Africa, and Europe Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Hamantashהמן־טאַשן 🇮🇱 IsraelTriangular filled cookie for the Jewish festival of Purim Sweet or dessert, Snacks HamburgerMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreA hot ground meat patty in a sliced bun, often with salad and sauces Main dish, Lunch, Dinner HandkäseVegetarian 🇩🇪 GermanySmall sour milk cheese from Hesse, Germany, often served with onions and caraway Cheese or dairy food, Snacks Hāngī 🇳🇿 New ZealandFood slow-cooked in an earth oven with hot stones, a Māori tradition Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Hanukkah geltVegetarianחנוכה געלט / דמי חנוכה 🇮🇱 Israel and 1 moreChocolate coins or money given as gifts during Hanukkah Sweet or dessert, Snacks HareesMeat 🇦🇲 Armenia and 5 moreWheat and meat cooked to a soft, porridge-like dish for festive and religious meals Main dish, Dinner, Lunch Har gowFish or seafood蝦餃 🇨🇳 ChinaTranslucent shrimp dumplings served as part of Cantonese dim sum Dumpling, Lunch, Tea time Hariraالحريرة 🇲🇦 Morocco and 3 moreNorth African soup of tomato, legumes, herbs and spices, often served during Ramadan Soup, Dinner, Supper HarissaVeganهَرِيسَة 🇹🇳 Tunisia and 4 moreHot chili paste blended with spices and olive oil, central to Tunisian cooking Sauce, pickle or ferment Hash brownsVegan 🇺🇸 United StatesShredded or chopped potatoes fried crisp and golden for breakfast Main dish, Breakfast HawawshiMeatحواوشى 🇪🇬 Egypt and 1 moreEgyptian bread stuffed with spiced minced meat and baked until crisp Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Hayashi riceMeatハヤシライス 🇯🇵 JapanBeef, onion and mushroom in demi-glace sauce over rice, a Japanese Western-style dish Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Hibiscus teaVegan 🇳🇬 Nigeria and 5 moreA tart, ruby-red drink made from roselle flower calyces, served hot or cold Drink, Snacks HilbetVeganሕልበት 🇪🇷 Eritrea and 1 moreCreamy vegan dip of fava beans, lentils and spices from Eritrea and Ethiopia Main dish, Lunch, Dinner HimbashaVegetarian 🇪🇹 Ethiopia and 1 moreEthiopian and Eritrean sweet bread decorated with a wheel pattern Bread Hiyayakko冷奴 🇯🇵 JapanChilled tofu served with savoury toppings and soy sauce Main dish HojichaVegan焙じ茶 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese green tea roasted over charcoal for a toasty, mild flavor Drink Hokey pokeyVegetarian 🇳🇿 New Zealand and 1 moreVanilla ice cream with chunks of honeycomb toffee from New Zealand Sweet or dessert Hokkien meeMeat福建面 🇸🇬 Singapore and 2 moreEgg and rice noodles with pork, seafood and broth, popular in Singapore and Malaysia Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner Home friesVegan 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreChunked or sliced potatoes pan-fried until crisp, often served at breakfast Main dish, Breakfast Hong Kong-style milk teaVegetarian港式奶茶 🇭🇰 Hong Kong and 1 moreStrong black tea with evaporated milk, served hot or cold in Hong Kong cafés Drink, Breakfast, Lunch Hoppin' JohnMeat 🇺🇸 United StatesSouthern rice and black-eyed peas cooked with pork and onion Main dish, Lunch, Dinner HorchataVegan 🇪🇸 Spain and 5 moreSweet plant-based drink made from rice, tiger nuts or seeds Drink, Snacks HornazoMeat 🇪🇸 SpainA Spanish meat pie filled with pork, chorizo, and hard-boiled eggs Main dish, Lunch, Snacks Hot and sour soup酸辣汤 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreA tangy, spicy soup with flexible ingredients, first made in China Soup Hot chocolate 🇲🇽 Mexico and 5 moreA warm drink made from chocolate or cocoa, milk or water, and sugar Drink, Breakfast, Snacks Hot cross bunVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 3 moreA sweet, spiced bun with a cross on top, eaten at Easter Bread, Breakfast, Snacks Hotdish 🇺🇸 United StatesA baked casserole of starch, meat, vegetables and canned soup from the Upper Midwest Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Hot dogMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreA sausage in a sliced bun, topped with condiments and eaten hot Street food, Lunch, Dinner Hot dry noodlesVegan热干面 🇨🇳 ChinaWheat noodles tossed with sesame paste, soy sauce and pickles, served hot and without broth Noodle or pasta dish, Breakfast Hot pot火鍋 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreSimmering broth at the table for cooking meats, vegetables and more as you eat Main dish, Dinner, Lunch HotteokVegetarian호떡 🇰🇷 South Korea and 2 moreKorean street pancake with a sweet, nutty filling Street food, Snacks Huangjiu黄酒 🇨🇳 China and 1 moreChinese rice wine brewed from grains and aged for depth of flavor Drink Huarache 🇲🇽 MexicoOblong masa snack topped with beans, salsa, meat, and cheese Street food, Lunch, Dinner Huatia 🇵🇪 Peru and 2 moreAndean food cooked in a traditional earth oven of heated stones Main dish Huevos motuleños 🇲🇽 Mexico and 2 moreEggs on tortillas with black beans, cheese, and toppings from Yucatán Main dish, Breakfast Huevos rancherosVegetarian 🇲🇽 MexicoFried eggs on tortillas with spicy tomato-chile salsa, a classic Mexican breakfast Main dish, Breakfast HummusVegan 🇸🇾 Syria and 5 moreMashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic, served as a dip or spread Sauce, pickle or ferment, Breakfast, Lunch HushpuppyVegetarian 🇺🇸 United StatesDeep-fried cornmeal balls often served with seafood in the Southern United States Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner Hutspot 🇳🇱 Netherlands and 1 moreMashed potatoes, carrots and onions, a Dutch winter staple Main dish, Dinner Hyderabadi biryani 🇮🇳 IndiaBasmati rice and spiced meat cooked together in the Hyderabad style Main dish, Lunch, Dinner

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