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Breakfast around the world

The first meal of the day, from congee and idli to a full fry-up.

KindMain dishStreet foodSoupStew or curryRice dishNoodle or pasta dishDumplingBreadGrill or roastSandwich or wrapPie or savoury pastrySalad or sideCheese or dairy foodSausage or cured foodSauce, pickle or fermentSweet or dessertDrink
DietVegetarianVeganFish and seafoodMeat
SkyrVegetarian 🇮🇸 Iceland and 3 moreIcelandic cultured dairy with a thick, mild taste, eaten like yogurt Sauce, pickle or ferment, Breakfast, Snacks Karelian pastyVegetariankarjalanpiirakka 🇫🇮 Finland and 2 moreThin rye-crust pasties from Karelia, filled with rice or potato Pie or savoury pastry, Breakfast, Lunch CrispbreadVegan 🇸🇪 Sweden and 4 moreA dry, flat rye bread that keeps for months and is eaten across the Nordic countries Bread, Breakfast, Lunch TsampaVegetarianརྩམ་པ་ 🇳🇵 Nepal and 1 moreRoasted barley flour mixed with tea or water, a staple in Tibet and the Himalayas Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch MantouVegan馒头 🇨🇳 ChinaSoft, steamed wheat buns eaten across northern China Bread, Breakfast, Lunch PaskaVegetarianпаска 🇺🇦 Ukraine and 4 moreSweet, enriched bread made for Easter in Ukraine, Romania and nearby countries Bread, Breakfast, Snacks TsukemonoVegan漬物 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese vegetables preserved in salt, brine, or rice bran Sauce, pickle or ferment, Breakfast, Lunch TamagoyakiVegetarian卵焼き 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese rolled omelette made by layering seasoned eggs in a rectangular pan Main dish, Breakfast Masala dosaVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaSouth Indian rice-lentil crepe filled with spiced potato Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Kasha 🇷🇺 Russia and 3 moreCooked grain porridge from Eastern and Central Europe Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch BanitsaVegetarianбаница 🇧🇬 Bulgaria and 2 moreBulgarian pastry with layers of filo, eggs, yogurt, and white cheese Pie or savoury pastry, Breakfast, Snacks Menemen 🇹🇷 TurkeyEggs gently cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and spices, often served for breakfast in Turkey Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch PuttuVeganപുട്ട് 🇮🇳 India and 2 moreSteamed cylinders of rice flour and coconut, served hot for breakfast Main dish, Breakfast HaleemMeat 🇮🇳 India and 7 moreA slow-cooked stew of wheat, lentils, meat and spices Stew or curry, Breakfast, Lunch Hash brownsVegan 🇺🇸 United StatesShredded or chopped potatoes fried crisp and golden for breakfast Main dish, Breakfast Pa amb tomàquetVegan 🇪🇸 Spain and 1 moreBread rubbed with tomato, olive oil and salt, central to Catalan food culture Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Manakishمناقيش 🇱🇧 Lebanon and 3 moreLevantine flatbread topped with za'atar, cheese, or meat Bread, Breakfast, Lunch YoutiaoVegan油條 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreLong, golden-brown strips of deep-fried dough eaten across East and Southeast Asia Street food, Breakfast, Snacks Gözleme 🇹🇷 TurkeyTurkish flatbread turnover filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch UpmaVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 1 moreA soft, savoury porridge made from roasted semolina or rice flour Main dish, Breakfast, Dinner Flattened riceVegan 🇮🇳 India and 5 moreRice grains flattened into flakes, used in sweet and savoury dishes across Asia Rice dish, Breakfast, Snacks Buñuelo 🇪🇸 Spain and 5 moreCrisp or fluffy fried dough, sweet or savory, enjoyed across Spain and Latin America Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Breakfast Xiaolongbao小笼包 🇨🇳 China and 1 moreSmall steamed buns with a savoury filling and hot soup inside Dumpling, Breakfast, Snacks MohingaFish or seafoodမုန့်ဟင်းခါး 🇲🇲 MyanmarRice noodle soup with fish broth, herbs, and crisp garnishes from Myanmar Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Atole 🇲🇽 Mexico and 4 moreHot drink made from masa (corn dough), sweetened and flavored with spices or fruit Drink, Breakfast, Snacks Baked beans 🇺🇸 United States and 3 moreWhite beans slow-cooked in a sweet or savory sauce, often served hot or on toast Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Dried and salted codFish or seafood 🇳🇴 Norway and 5 moreCod preserved with salt and dried for long storage and global cooking Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch DhoklaVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaSteamed, spongy savoury cake from Gujarat made with fermented lentil and rice batter Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Tamago kake gohan卵かけご飯 🇯🇵 Japan and 2 moreCooked rice mixed with raw egg and soy sauce, a classic Japanese breakfast Main dish, Breakfast NihariMeat 🇮🇳 India and 2 moreSlow-cooked meat stew from the Indian subcontinent, served hot with bread or rice Stew or curry, Breakfast, Lunch BaghrirVegetarianالبغرير 🇩🇿 Algeria and 2 moreSpongy semolina pancakes from the Maghreb, full of tiny holes for soaking up sauces Bread, Breakfast, Snacks Zōni雑煮 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese New Year soup with mochi rice cakes and seasonal ingredients Soup, Breakfast, Lunch CachupaKatxupa 🇨🇻 Cape Verde and 1 moreSlow-cooked Cape Verdean stew of corn, beans, and fish or meat Stew or curry, Breakfast, Lunch Home friesVegan 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreChunked or sliced potatoes pan-fried until crisp, often served at breakfast Main dish, Breakfast Chole bhatureVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaChickpea curry served with deep-fried, puffy bread Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Pão de queijoVegetarian 🇧🇷 BrazilCheese-filled rolls made with cassava flour, a breakfast and snack food from Brazil Bread, Breakfast, Snacks Bak kut tehMeat肉骨茶 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 3 morePork ribs in a spiced herbal broth, served with fried dough and condiments Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Galette 🇫🇷 France and 1 moreFlat French cakes or pies, from rustic fruit tarts to buckwheat pancakes Pie or savoury pastry, Breakfast, Lunch Black puddingMeatmarag dhubh 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreA sausage made from animal blood, fat and cereal, cooked in a casing Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch MsemmenVegetarianمسمن 🇩🇿 Algeria and 2 moreSquare, layered flatbread from the Maghreb, often served with honey or mint tea Bread, Breakfast, Snacks Chilaquiles 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreCrisp tortilla pieces simmered in salsa and topped with cheese, cream, and more Main dish, Breakfast LontongVegan 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreCylindrical rice cake wrapped in banana leaf, served with sauces or soups Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Hot cross bunVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 3 moreA sweet, spiced bun with a cross on top, eaten at Easter Bread, Breakfast, Snacks Soup JoumouMeat 🇭🇹 HaitiHaitian squash and beef soup served hot for New Year's Day Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Chicharrón 🇪🇸 Spain and 6 moreCrispy fried pork belly or skin, enjoyed as a snack or dish in many countries Street food, Snacks, Lunch Café au laitVegetarian 🇫🇷 France and 2 moreCoffee mixed with hot milk, often served at breakfast in France Drink, Breakfast Shumai烧卖 / 燒賣 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreChinese dumplings filled with seasoned meat, often served as dim sum Dumpling, Breakfast, Lunch MalpuaVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 3 moreSweet deep-fried pancakes from the Indian subcontinent, often dipped in syrup Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks
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