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French friesVeganpommes frites 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreDeep-fried strips of potato, served hot and salted Street food, Lunch, Dinner KimchiVegan김치 🇰🇷 South Korea and 1 moreFermented and seasoned vegetables central to Korean meals Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner GundrukVeganगुन्द्रुक 🇳🇵 Nepal and 3 moreFermented leafy greens dried and eaten as a side dish in Nepal Sauce, pickle or ferment Thanksgiving dinnerMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreA holiday meal centered on roast turkey with a variety of side dishes and desserts Main dish, Dinner RaitaVegetarianरायता 🇮🇳 India and 3 moreYogurt mixed with vegetables, fruit or pulses, served as a cooling side dish Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner MezbanMeatমেজবান 🇧🇩 BangladeshA festive beef feast from Chittagong, served with rice and rich side dishes Main dish TihloMeatጥሕሎ 🇪🇹 EthiopiaBarley dough balls served with spicy meat stew from Tigray, Ethiopia Main dish, Snacks, Lunch Nem chuaMeat 🇻🇳 Vietnam and 2 moreFermented pork, garlic and chili, wrapped in leaves and eaten cold Sausage or cured food, Snacks TzatzikiVegetarianτζατζίκι 🇬🇷 Greece and 5 moreStrained yogurt mixed with cucumber, garlic and herbs, served cold as a dip or sauce Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner Miso soup味噌汁 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese soup of miso paste and dashi stock, often with tofu and seaweed Soup, Breakfast, Lunch Gnocchi 🇮🇹 Italy and 5 moreSoft dumplings of dough, often made with potato, flour and egg Dumpling, Lunch, Dinner PapadamVegan 🇮🇳 India and 4 moreThin, crisp flatbread made from lentil or other flours, served as a snack or side Bread, Lunch, Dinner Potato saladVegetarianKartoffelsalat 🇦🇹 Austria and 5 moreBoiled potatoes mixed with dressing, herbs, and vegetables, served cold or warm Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Croquette 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreA deep-fried roll with a creamy or starchy filling, coated in breadcrumbs Street food, Snacks, Lunch Knödel 🇦🇹 Austria and 6 moreBoiled dumplings made from potato, bread or flour, common in Central Europe Dumpling BulgogiMeat불고기 🇰🇷 South Korea and 1 moreThin marinated beef grilled or pan-cooked, a classic of Korean barbecue Main dish, Lunch, Dinner SpätzleSpätzla 🇩🇪 Germany and 5 moreIrregular egg noodles from Swabia, served as a side or main dish Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Stuffing 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreA seasoned mixture used to fill meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables before cooking Main dish, Dinner Sambal 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 5 moreA spicy Southeast Asian paste or sauce made mainly from ground chillies Sauce, pickle or ferment ColeslawVegetariankoolsla 🇳🇱 Netherlands and 5 moreShredded raw cabbage salad with a creamy or tangy dressing Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Apple sauceVegan 🇺🇸 United States and 5 moreSmooth cooked apples, sometimes sweetened or spiced, eaten as a side or dessert Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner Macaroni and cheeseVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 2 moreBaked or stovetop pasta in a creamy cheese sauce, often with cheddar Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Yorkshire puddingVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreA baked British pudding made from a simple batter, often served with roast meats Main dish, Lunch, Dinner TsukemonoVegan漬物 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese vegetables preserved in salt, brine, or rice bran Sauce, pickle or ferment, Breakfast, Lunch MantouVegan馒头 🇨🇳 ChinaSoft, steamed wheat buns eaten across northern China Bread, Breakfast, Lunch YakisobaMeat焼きそば 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese stir-fried noodles with pork, vegetables, and savory sauce Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner EdamameVegan枝豆 🇯🇵 Japan and 3 moreYoung green soybeans boiled or steamed in their pods, often served salted Main dish, Snacks, Lunch Japchae잡채 🇰🇷 South KoreaKorean sweet potato noodles stir-fried with vegetables, meat, and mushrooms Main dish, Lunch, Dinner GalbiMeat갈비 🇰🇷 South Korea and 2 moreKorean grilled beef or pork ribs, often marinated and cooked at the table Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Banchan반찬 🇰🇷 South KoreaSmall Korean side dishes served with rice and shared at the table Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner DhoklaVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaSteamed, spongy savoury cake from Gujarat made with fermented lentil and rice batter Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Dal bhatVegetarian 🇳🇵 Nepal and 2 moreLentil soup served with plain rice, a staple meal across South Asia Main dish, Lunch, Dinner KısırVegan 🇹🇷 TurkeyTurkish salad of fine bulgur, parsley and tomato paste, served at room temperature Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Kimchi-jjigae김치찌개 🇰🇷 South KoreaKorean stew of kimchi simmered with meat, tofu and vegetables Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Farofa 🇧🇷 BrazilToasted cassava flour mixture served as a side in Brazil Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Qatlamaقتلمہ 🇵🇰 Pakistan and 1 moreFried layered flatbread found across Central Asia, Pakistan, and Turkey Bread MizeriaVegetarian 🇵🇱 PolandPolish cucumber salad with sour cream and fresh herbs Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Tumpengꦠꦸꦩ꧀ꦥꦼꦁ 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreCone-shaped rice surrounded by assorted Indonesian side dishes Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Nasi udukꦤꦱꦶ​ꦮꦸꦢꦸꦏ꧀ 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreSteamed coconut rice with spices, served with assorted side dishes Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Cranberry sauceVegan 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreA sweet-tart sauce of cranberries, often served with turkey at holiday meals Sauce, pickle or ferment, Dinner HushpuppyVegetarian 🇺🇸 United StatesDeep-fried cornmeal balls often served with seafood in the Southern United States Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner Refried beans 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreCooked and mashed beans fried with onion, garlic and fat Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Jeon전 🇰🇷 South KoreaKorean fritters of fish, meat, vegetables or flowers, coated and pan-fried 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 Papas arrugadasVegan 🇪🇸 SpainSmall potatoes boiled in salty water and served with mojo sauce in the Canary Islands Street food, Lunch, Dinner Perkedelꦧꦼꦒꦼꦢꦶꦭ꧀ 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreIndonesian-Javanese fritters made from mashed potato or other vegetables Street food, Lunch, Dinner Nasi kandarناسي كاندر 🇲🇾 Malaysia and 2 moreSteamed rice with mixed curries and side dishes, served in northern Malaysia Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Hiyayakko冷奴 🇯🇵 JapanChilled tofu served with savoury toppings and soy sauce Main dish CaruruFish or seafood 🇧🇷 BrazilOkra and dried shrimp stew from Bahia, cooked with palm oil and nuts Stew or curry Mushy peasVegan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreSoft-cooked marrowfat peas, a classic side for fish and chips in the UK Sauce, pickle or ferment, Lunch, Dinner Amiwo 🇧🇯 Benin and 1 moreSavory corn pudding from Benin, flavored with tomato, onion and palm oil Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cauliflower cheeseVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreBoiled cauliflower baked in a creamy cheese sauce Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Jello salad 🇺🇸 United StatesA chilled salad of flavored gelatin set with fruit, vegetables, or other mix-ins Salad or side, Snacks ChikandaVegan 🇿🇲 Zambia and 3 moreA Zambian cake made from wild orchid tubers and groundnuts, often called African polony Sweet or dessert, Snacks, Dinner

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