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Dinner around the world

The evening meal, at home or out.

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
Borscht 🇺🇦 Ukraine and 5 moreA sour soup of beetroot and vegetables, served hot or cold across Eastern Europe Soup, Lunch, Dinner RamenMeatラーメン 🇯🇵 Japan and 1 moreJapanese noodle soup with Chinese-style wheat noodles in hot broth Soup, Lunch, Dinner GoulashMeatgulyás 🇭🇺 Hungary and 5 moreA paprika-spiced meat and vegetable soup from Hungary Soup, Lunch, Dinner GazpachoVegan 🇪🇸 Spain and 1 moreChilled soup of blended raw vegetables, served cold in Spain and Portugal Soup, Lunch, Dinner KabochaVeganカボチャ 🇯🇵 Japan and 5 moreA sweet, dense winter squash with edible skin, used in Japanese and Asian cooking Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Freekehفريكة 🇵🇸 Palestine and 5 moreRoasted green durum wheat grains, a staple across the eastern Mediterranean Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Phophở 🇻🇳 Vietnam and 5 moreVietnamese rice noodle soup with beef or chicken in aromatic broth Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Miso soup味噌汁 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese soup of miso paste and dashi stock, often with tofu and seaweed Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Congee粥 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreRice simmered in water to make a soft, comforting porridge Main dish, Breakfast, Dinner DalVeganदाल 🇮🇳 India and 5 moreSoupy dish made from split lentils, peas or beans, a staple across South Asia Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Chicken soupMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 4 moreA hot soup of chicken simmered with vegetables, noodles or grains Soup, Lunch, Dinner BouillabaisseFish or seafood 🇫🇷 FranceA Marseille fish stew with local seafood, herbs, and saffron broth Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Shchiщи 🇷🇺 Russia and 1 moreRussian cabbage soup, made with fresh or fermented cabbage Soup, Lunch, Dinner Lentil soupVegan 🇪🇬 Egypt and 5 moreA hearty soup made from lentils, often with vegetables and spices Soup, Lunch, Dinner Pea soup 🇸🇪 Sweden and 5 moreA thick, hearty soup made from dried peas, found in many world cuisines Soup, Lunch, Dinner Tom yumต้มยำ 🇹🇭 Thailand and 1 moreHot and sour Thai soup with herbs, often made with shrimp or chicken Soup, Lunch, Dinner Hariraالحريرة 🇲🇦 Morocco and 3 moreNorth African soup of tomato, legumes, herbs and spices, often served during Ramadan Soup, Dinner, Supper MinestroneVegetarian 🇮🇹 ItalyHearty Italian vegetable soup with beans, pasta or rice Soup, Lunch, Dinner Wonton云吞 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreChinese dumplings with a thin wrapper, filled and served in soup or fried Dumpling, Lunch, Dinner French onion soupsoupe à l'oignon 🇫🇷 France and 1 moreA hot soup of caramelized onions in stock, topped with bread and melted cheese Soup, Lunch, Dinner Laksaلقسا / 叻沙 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 3 moreSpicy Southeast Asian noodle soup with coconut or sour broth Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Shabu-shabuしゃぶしゃぶ 🇯🇵 Japan and 4 moreJapanese hot pot where diners cook thin meat and vegetables at the table Main dish, Dinner, Lunch Pot-au-feu 🇫🇷 FranceFrench boiled meat and vegetable stew served in two courses Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Odenおでん 🇯🇵 Japan and 3 moreJapanese one-pot dish of assorted items simmered in soy-flavored dashi broth Soup, Dinner, Lunch 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 Fish ball魚丸 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreSoft balls of minced fish, boiled or fried, eaten across Asia and Northern Europe Main dish, Lunch, Dinner LaghmanMeatلەغمەن 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreHand-pulled noodles with meat and vegetables in a savoury broth Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner RasamVeganரசம் 🇮🇳 IndiaA spiced, tangy South Indian soup served hot with rice Soup, Lunch, Dinner Sour rye soup 🇵🇱 Poland and 3 moreA tangy soup made from fermented cereals, common in Central and Eastern Europe Soup, Lunch, Dinner Cabbage soup 🇷🇺 Russia and 4 moreA hot soup made with cabbage or sauerkraut, common in Eastern and Central Europe Soup, Lunch, Dinner Avgolemonoαυγολέμονο 🇬🇷 Greece and 4 moreGreek soup or sauce thickened with egg and lemon Soup, Lunch, Dinner Waterzooi 🇧🇪 BelgiumBelgian stew of fish or chicken with vegetables in a creamy broth Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner HaleemMeat 🇮🇳 India and 7 moreA slow-cooked stew of wheat, lentils, meat and spices Stew or curry, Breakfast, Lunch Rassolnikрассольник 🇷🇺 Russia and 3 moreRussian soup with pickled cucumber brine, barley, and kidneys Soup, Lunch, Dinner Tom kha kaiMeatต้มข่าไก่ 🇹🇭 ThailandThai chicken soup with coconut milk, galangal, lemongrass and mushrooms Soup, Lunch, Dinner Cold beet soupVegetarian 🇱🇹 Lithuania and 4 moreA chilled soup of beetroot, kefir and cucumber, popular in Eastern Europe during summer Soup, Lunch, Dinner PitiMeat 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan and 3 moreMutton and chickpea stew slow-cooked in a sealed crock Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner MohingaFish or seafoodမုန့်ဟင်းခါး 🇲🇲 MyanmarRice noodle soup with fish broth, herbs, and crisp garnishes from Myanmar Soup, Breakfast, Lunch RibollitaVegetarian 🇮🇹 ItalyTuscan bread soup with beans, kale and vegetables, often made from leftovers Soup, Lunch, Dinner Uszka 🇵🇱 Poland and 2 moreSmall twisted dumplings filled with mushrooms or meat, often served in borscht Dumpling, Dinner Clam chowderFish or seafood 🇺🇸 United StatesA hearty American soup with clams, potatoes, and regional twists Soup, Lunch, Dinner RawonMeatꦫꦮꦺꦴꦤ꧀ 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 1 moreJavanese beef soup made dark with keluak nut Soup, Lunch, Dinner SalmorejoVegetariansalmorejo cordobés 🇪🇸 SpainThick cold tomato and bread soup from Córdoba, Andalusia Soup, Lunch, Dinner Egg drop soup蛋花湯 🇨🇳 China and 1 moreChinese soup with wisps of egg in clear chicken broth Soup, Lunch, Dinner Fasoladaφασολάδα 🇬🇷 Greece and 1 moreGreek and Cypriot soup of white beans, olive oil, and vegetables Soup, Lunch, Dinner Fisherman's soupFish or seafood 🇭🇺 Hungary and 2 moreSpicy paprika-rich fish soup from Hungary and the Pannonian Plain Soup, Dinner Tarhana 🇮🇷 Iran and 5 moreFermented grain and yoghurt dried and used to make a tangy soup Soup, Lunch, Dinner Pozole 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreMexican hominy soup with meat and a range of fresh toppings Soup, Lunch, Dinner
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