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Dishes beginning with L

48 dishes under L.

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Laba garlicVegan 🇨🇳 ChinaGarlic cloves pickled in vinegar for the Laba Festival in northern China Sauce, pickle or ferment Lablabiلبلابي 🇹🇳 Tunisia and 1 moreTunisian chickpea soup poured over torn bread and topped with bold garnishes Soup, Breakfast, Lunch LabskausMeatlabskovs 🇩🇪 Germany and 2 moreMashed potatoes and salted meat, a northern German sailor's dish Main dish, Lunch, Dinner LadduVegetarianलड्डू 🇮🇳 IndiaRound Indian sweet made with flour, sugar, ghee and often nuts or dried fruit Sweet or dessert, Snacks Ladob 🇸🇨 SeychellesSeychellois dish of plantain, sweet potato and coconut milk, sweet or savory Main dish LaganaVeganλαγάνα 🇬🇷 GreeceGreek flatbread topped with sesame seeds, baked for Clean Monday Bread LaghmanMeatلەغمەن 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreHand-pulled noodles with meat and vegetables in a savoury broth Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner LahmacunMeat 🇸🇾 Syria and 3 moreThin flatbread baked with a topping of minced meat, vegetables and herbs Main dish, Lunch, Dinner LahpetVeganလက်ဖက် 🇲🇲 Myanmar and 1 moreFermented tea leaves served as a salad or ceremonial snack in Myanmar Salad or side, Snacks, Lunch Laing 🇵🇭 PhilippinesTaro leaves and meat or seafood simmered in spiced coconut milk Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Laksaلقسا / 叻沙 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 3 moreSpicy Southeast Asian noodle soup with coconut or sour broth Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Lamian拉麵 🇨🇳 China and 3 moreHand-pulled wheat noodles stretched into long strands Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner LamingtonVegetarian 🇦🇺 Australia and 1 moreSponge cake squares dipped in chocolate and rolled in coconut Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Lángos 🇭🇺 Hungary and 5 moreHungarian deep-fried flatbread, often topped with cheese or sour cream Bread, Breakfast, Snacks Laplap 🇻🇺 VanuatuGrated root or breadfruit baked with coconut cream in banana leaves Main dish Larbລາບ 🇱🇦 Laos and 3 moreFinely chopped meat salad with herbs, a national dish of Laos Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Lasagnalasagne 🇮🇹 ItalyBaked layers of pasta sheets, sauce, cheese and fillings from Italy Main dish, Lunch, Dinner LassiVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaYogurt blended with water and spices, served chilled Drink Latke 🇵🇱 Poland and 2 moreCrispy potato fritters enjoyed during Hanukkah in Jewish homes Main dish, Dinner, Snacks LaverbreadVegan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreA soft, dark green seaweed paste from Wales, often served at breakfast Main dish, Breakfast LazijiMeat辣子鸡 🇨🇳 ChinaCrispy chicken stir-fried with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns Main dish, Lunch, Dinner LeberkäseMeat 🇩🇪 Germany and 2 moreA baked loaf of finely ground meat with a crisp brown crust, served hot or cold Main dish, Lunch, Dinner LebkuchenVegetarian 🇩🇪 Germany and 1 moreGerman spiced honey cakes and cookies, often enjoyed at Christmas Sweet or dessert, Snacks LechazoMeat 🇪🇸 SpainRoast suckling lamb from Castile and León, Spain Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Leche fritaVegetarian 🇪🇸 SpainSpanish sweet of thickened milk dough, fried and dusted with sugar and cinnamon Sweet or dessert Lei chaVegan擂茶 🇨🇳 China and 3 moreA Hakka tea-based drink or soup made with ground tea, nuts, seeds and grains Drink LemangVegan 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 3 moreGlutinous rice cooked with coconut milk in bamboo tubes lined with banana leaves Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Lentil soupVegan 🇪🇬 Egypt and 5 moreA hearty soup made from lentils, often with vegetables and spices Soup, Lunch, Dinner LimeadeVegan 🇧🇸 Bahamas and 5 moreSweetened lime juice mixed with water, served cold as a refreshing drink Drink, Snacks Lime soupMeat 🇲🇽 MexicoYucatecan chicken soup with lime and crispy tortilla chips Soup, Dinner LimoncelloVegan 🇮🇹 ItalySweet lemon liqueur from southern Italy, served chilled after meals Drink LinguiçaMeat 🇵🇹 Portugal and 4 morePortuguese pork sausage seasoned with garlic, paprika and smoked or cooked fresh Sausage or cured food, Breakfast, Lunch LinzertorteVegetarianLinzer Torte 🇦🇹 Austria and 3 moreAustrian shortcrust pastry with fruit preserves and a lattice top Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks Ló͘-bah-pn̄gMeat滷肉飯 🇹🇼 Taiwan and 1 moreSteamed rice topped with braised minced pork in soy sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Lobioლობიო 🇬🇪 GeorgiaGeorgian stewed or mashed beans with herbs, walnuts and spices Stew or curry Lobster rollFish or seafood 🇺🇸 United StatesLobster meat in a split roll, served warm with butter or cold with mayonnaise Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner LokmaVegan 🇮🇶 Iraq and 4 moreSmall fried dough pieces sweetened with syrup or honey Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Lokša 🇸🇰 Slovakia and 1 moreThin potato flatbreads baked on a hot plate, from Slovakia and South Moravia Bread, Lunch, Dinner Lomo saltadoMeat 🇵🇪 PeruPeruvian stir-fried beef with onions, tomatoes, fries and rice Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Longjing teaVegan龍井茶 🇨🇳 ChinaHand-shaped green tea from Hangzhou with a sweet, fresh taste Drink LontongVegan 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreCylindrical rice cake wrapped in banana leaf, served with sauces or soups Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch LoukanikoMeatλουκάνικο 🇬🇷 GreeceGreek sausage made with pork or lamb, orange peel, fennel, and herbs Sausage or cured food Love cakeVegetarian 🇱🇰 Sri LankaSri Lankan semolina cake with cashews, pumpkin preserve, and aromatic spices Sweet or dessert LoxFish or seafood 🇺🇸 United StatesBrined salmon, often sliced thin and served on a bagel with cream cheese Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Luk chupVeganลูกชุบ 🇹🇭 ThailandThai sweets shaped and colored to look like tiny fruits and vegetables Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Lumpia 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 4 moreThin spring rolls with savory or sweet fillings, fried or fresh Street food, Lunch, Dinner LutefiskFish or seafood 🇳🇴 Norway and 4 moreNordic dish of dried whitefish rehydrated and treated with lye Main dish, Dinner Luwombo 🇺🇬 UgandaUgandan stew steamed in smoked banana leaves Main dish, Lunch, Dinner

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