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Dishes made with shallot

28 dishes from around the world that list shallot as a main ingredient.

Laing 🇵🇭 PhilippinesTaro leaves and meat or seafood simmered in spiced coconut milk Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Nasi goreng 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 5 moreSoutheast Asian fried rice seasoned with sweet soy sauce and spices Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Laksaلقسا / 叻沙 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 3 moreSpicy Southeast Asian noodle soup with coconut or sour broth Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Larbລາບ 🇱🇦 Laos and 3 moreFinely chopped meat salad with herbs, a national dish of Laos Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner RawonMeatꦫꦮꦺꦴꦤ꧀ 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 1 moreJavanese beef soup made dark with keluak nut Soup, Lunch, Dinner Moules-fritesFish or seafood 🇧🇪 Belgium and 1 moreMussels cooked in broth, served with crisp fries on the side Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Khao soiข้าวซอย 🇹🇭 Thailand and 2 moreNoodle soup with coconut curry, crispy and soft noodles, and pickled greens Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner Mie goreng 🇮🇩 IndonesiaIndonesian stir-fried noodles with sweet soy sauce, egg, and vegetables Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Serundengꦱꦿꦸꦤ꧀ꦢꦺꦁ 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 1 moreSpiced grated coconut, toasted and used as a topping or side in Indonesian dishes Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Ló͘-bah-pn̄gMeat滷肉飯 🇹🇼 Taiwan and 1 moreSteamed rice topped with braised minced pork in soy sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Ayam bakarMeat 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 3 moreChicken marinated in spices and grilled over charcoal Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Semur 🇮🇩 IndonesiaIndonesian stew of meat or vegetables braised in sweet soy sauce and spices Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Sayur lodeh 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreJavanese vegetable soup simmered in coconut milk Soup, Lunch, Dinner Kaeng somแกงส้ม 🇹🇭 Thailand and 2 moreA sour and spicy fish curry with vegetables from Thailand and Southeast Asia Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Nam tokMeatນ້ຳຕົກ 🇱🇦 Laos and 1 moreA Lao and Thai dish that can be a spicy blood-enriched soup or a grilled meat salad Soup, Lunch, Dinner Khao chaeข้าวแช่ 🇹🇭 ThailandFragrant rice in cool scented water, served with savoury and sweet sides Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Kaeng tai plaFish or seafoodแกงไตปลา 🇹🇭 ThailandSouthern Thai curry made with fermented fish entrails sauce and vegetables Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Kaeng hang leMeatแกงฮังเล 🇹🇭 Thailand and 1 moreNorthern Thai pork curry with dried spices and a tangy note Main dish, Dinner, Lunch Ficelle picardeMeat 🇫🇷 FranceA savoury crêpe from Picardy filled with ham, mushrooms, and cream, baked with cheese Main dish, Lunch, Dinner

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