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Festival food

Made for a festival or a public holiday.

MealBreakfastLunchTea timeDinnerSupperSnacks
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
WineVegan 🇬🇪 Georgia and 5 moreAlcoholic drink made by fermenting grape juice in many styles and colors Drink Chocolate 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast and 5 moreA sweet or bitter food made from processed cocoa beans, enjoyed in many forms worldwide Sweet or dessert, Snacks Sushi寿司 🇯🇵 JapanVinegared rice paired with seafood, vegetables or other toppings Main dish, Lunch, Dinner ChampagneVegan 🇫🇷 FranceSparkling wine made only in France’s Champagne region using traditional bottle fermentation Drink Borscht 🇺🇦 Ukraine and 5 moreA sour soup of beetroot and vegetables, served hot or cold across Eastern Europe Soup, Lunch, Dinner Halvaحَلَاوَة 🇮🇷 Iran and 5 moreDense sweet made from seeds, grains, or vegetables, found across Asia, Africa, and Europe Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Pilaf 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan and 5 moreRice cooked in stock with spices, meat or vegetables, with each grain kept separate Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Samosa 🇮🇳 India and 5 moreFried or baked pastry with a spiced filling, shaped into triangles or cones Pie or savoury pastry, Snacks, Lunch BaklavaVegetarianباقلوا 🇹🇷 Turkey and 5 moreThin pastry filled with nuts and soaked in sweet syrup Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks Couscousseksu 🇩🇿 Algeria and 4 moreSteamed semolina granules served with stew or vegetables across North Africa Main dish, Lunch, Dinner KimchiVegan김치 🇰🇷 South Korea and 1 moreFermented and seasoned vegetables central to Korean meals Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner Biryani 🇮🇳 India and 5 moreRice and spiced meat or vegetables layered and cooked together Main dish, Lunch, Dinner SakeVegan酒 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese alcoholic drink brewed from polished rice and kōji mold Drink Lasagnalasagne 🇮🇹 ItalyBaked layers of pasta sheets, sauce, cheese and fillings from Italy Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CaviarFish or seafood 🇮🇷 Iran and 5 moreSalt-cured fish roe, most prized from sturgeon of the Caspian and Black Sea Sauce, pickle or ferment, Snacks Hot chocolate 🇲🇽 Mexico and 5 moreA warm drink made from chocolate or cocoa, milk or water, and sugar Drink, Breakfast, Snacks Easter egg 🇷🇺 Russia and 5 moreEggs dyed or decorated for Easter, symbolizing resurrection and new life Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks Paella 🇪🇸 Spain and 1 moreRice cooked with meat, seafood or vegetables in a wide shallow pan from Valencia Main dish, Lunch SauerkrautVegan 🇩🇪 Germany and 5 moreFinely shredded cabbage preserved by natural fermentation in salt Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner French toast 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreBread soaked in egg and milk, pan-fried and served sweet or savoury Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks MarzipanVegetarian 🇩🇪 Germany and 5 moreSweet almond paste shaped or used in cakes, especially at Christmas and weddings Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time GuacamoleVegan 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreAvocado mashed with lime, salt, and herbs, served as a dip or spread Sauce, pickle or ferment, Snacks, Lunch PretzelVegetarian 🇩🇪 Germany and 4 moreA baked knot-shaped bread, often topped with salt or seeds Bread, Snacks Blood sausageMeat 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreA sausage made with animal blood, fillers and spices, cooked or dried until firm Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Pancake 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreFlat cakes made from batter, cooked on a griddle or pan and served sweet or savoury Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks Olivier saladсалат Оливье 🇷🇺 Russia and 5 moreA Russian salad of diced vegetables, meat and mayonnaise, served at festive meals Salad or side, Dinner, Lunch Pie 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 5 moreA baked dish with a pastry crust and sweet or savoury filling Main dish, Lunch, Dinner SachertorteVegetarian 🇦🇹 Austria and 1 moreAustrian chocolate sponge cake with apricot jam and a glossy chocolate glaze Sweet or dessert, Tea time, Snacks Crêpe 🇫🇷 FranceThin French pancakes, served sweet or savoury with a range of fillings Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Rice pudding 🇮🇳 India and 4 moreSweetened rice cooked in milk, found in many forms worldwide Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Lunch JalebiVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 6 moreDeep-fried spirals of batter soaked in syrup, enjoyed across Asia and Africa Pie or savoury pastry, Breakfast, Snacks Turkish delightVegan 🇹🇷 Turkey and 5 moreSoft, chewy cubes of starch and sugar, often flavored or filled with nuts or fruit Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Tea time Palm wineVegan 🇳🇬 Nigeria and 5 moreA lightly alcoholic drink made by fermenting the sap of palm trees Drink Dabo koloVegetarianዳቦ ቆሎ 🇪🇹 Ethiopia and 2 moreSmall spiced fried dough pieces served as a snack in Ethiopia and Eritrea Street food, Snacks MahaprasadVegetarianମହାପ୍ରସାଦ 🇮🇳 IndiaSanctified vegetarian food served at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Smörgåsbord 🇸🇪 Sweden and 2 moreA Swedish buffet meal with a spread of cold and hot dishes Main dish, Lunch, Dinner SadyaVegetarianസദ്യ 🇮🇳 IndiaA festive vegetarian feast from Kerala, served on a banana leaf Main dish, Lunch TihloMeatጥሕሎ 🇪🇹 EthiopiaBarley dough balls served with spicy meat stew from Tigray, Ethiopia Main dish, Snacks, Lunch BhangVeganभांग 🇮🇳 IndiaCannabis leaf paste used in drinks and sweets, central to Indian spring festivals Drink, Snacks Qamar al-DinVeganقمر الدين 🇸🇾 Syria and 3 moreThick apricot fruit leather and drink, especially served during Ramadan Drink, Snacks KahwahVegan 🇮🇳 India and 2 moreA spiced green tea from Kashmir, often served with saffron and nuts Drink Sheer khurmaVegetarianشير خرما 🇮🇳 India and 2 moreA sweet vermicelli pudding with milk, dates and nuts for Eid celebrations Sweet or dessert, Breakfast, Snacks MezbanMeatমেজবান 🇧🇩 BangladeshA festive beef feast from Chittagong, served with rice and rich side dishes Main dish RechtaMeatرشتة 🇩🇿 Algeria and 1 moreAlgerian handmade noodles served with chicken and vegetables in a spiced sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner PanchamritaVegetarianपञ्चामृत 🇮🇳 IndiaA sacred blend of five sweet ingredients offered in Hindu and Jain rituals Sweet or dessert Peanut stew 🇸🇳 Senegal and 5 moreA rich West African stew of meat and vegetables in a spiced peanut sauce Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Laba garlicVegan 🇨🇳 ChinaGarlic cloves pickled in vinegar for the Laba Festival in northern China Sauce, pickle or ferment Zereshk poloMeatزرشک‌پلو 🇮🇷 Iran and 1 morePersian rice with tart barberries, often served with saffron chicken Main dish, Lunch, Dinner
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