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- Signature Dishes from Around the World -

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  1. Peruvian Tallarín Saltado Chifa
  2. Tanzanian Mchemsho with Ugali
  3. Irish Curry Chips
  4. Portuguese Bolinhos de Bacalhau
  5. Guyanese Pepper Pot
  6. Albanian Tave Kosi
  7. Ecuadorian Locro de Papas
  8. Tunisian Tajine Maadnous
  9. French Canadian Poutine
  10. Senegalese Poulet Yassa
  11. Cod with Thai Nam Jim Jeaw
  12. Greek Moussaka
  13. Mexican Barbacoa
  14. Iranian Kuku Sabzi
  15. Spanish Gambas al Ajillo
  16. Japanese Agedashi Tofu
  17. Turkey Tetrazinni
  18. Cuban Picadillo Habanero
  19. Salvadorian Pupusas with Curtido
  20. Italian Tomato, Onion, and Butter Pasta
  21. Middle Eastern Kofta Kebabs
  22. Thai Beef Satay
  23. Greek Revithia Soupa
  24. Flemish Waterzooi
  25. Andhra Style Green Chili Chicken
  26. Mauritian Bol Renversé
  27. Bánh Mì Gà Nướng
  28. Greek Walnut Cake (Karydopita)
  29. Japanese Tori no Karaage
  30. Malagasy Akoho Sy Voanio
  31. Icelandic Plokkfiskur
  32. Nigerian Suya and Zobo
  33. West Sumatran Udang Balado
  34. Norwegian Medisterkaker with Surkal
  35. French Galette Complète
  36. Hawaiian Saimin Noodles
  37. Japanese Gyudon with Onsen Tamago
  38. Thai Tom Kha Kai Soup (ต้มข่าไก่)
  39. Polish Gołąbki
  40. Korean Gilgeori Toast
  41. Hungarian Paprikás Csirke
  42. Chicken Marsala
  43. Chinese Scrambled Eggs & Tomato
  44. Bagels and Lox, the Full Schmear
  45. Thai Gai Pad Khing and Moo Satay
  46. Portuguese Caldo Verde
  47. Georgian Shkmeruli Chicken
  48. Tex-Mex Fajitas
  49. Hiroshima Okonomiyaki
  50. Chinese Long Life Noodles
  51. Greek Kotosoupa Avgolemon
  52. Ethiopian Doro Wat
  53. English Fish & Chips with Mushy Peas
  54. Korean Dolsot Bibimbap
  55. Mozambican Piri-Piri Chicken
  56. Hungarian Túrós Csusza
  57. Salvadoran Pupusa
  58. Thai Laap Pla
  59. Shakshuka with Feta Cheese
  60. Baghali Polow ba Mahichen
  61. Canarian Ropa Vieja
  62. Chinese New Year Noodles
  63. Danish Smørrebrød
  64. Russian Beef Stroganoff
  65. Hawaiian Loco Moco
  66. Mexican Pozole Rojo
  67. Brazilian Feijoada
  68. Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
  69. Filipino Silog
  70. Arroz con Pollo
  71. Martiniquais Seafood Blaff
  72. Korean Fried Chikin
  73. Chinese Chow Fun Noodles
  74. Thai Kaeng Hung Le Curry
  75. Winter Holiday Drinks
  76. Sicillian Sfincione
  77. Indian Phirni and Skakkarpare
  78. Mexican Camarones en Aguachilie
  79. Ethiopian Kitfo
  80. Cornish Pasty
  81. Cuban Lechon Asado con Congri
  82. Chinese-American Egg Rolls
  83. Homemade Pizza
  84. Sri Lankan Curry
  85. Japanese Tonkatsu
  86. Vietnamese Phở Soup
  87. Chaniotiko Boureki
  88. South African Bunny Chow
  89. Empanadas Mendocinas
  90. Senegalese Thieboudienne
  91. Hainanese Chicken Rice
  92. Moqueca Seafood Stew from Bahia
  93. Chemmeen Curry from Kerala
  94. Filipino Ukoy Shrimp Fritters
  95. French Tarte Tatin
  96. Japanese Misoshiru Soup
  97. Swedish Meatballs (Köttbulla)
  98. Pomegranate Soup (Ash Anar)
  99. Pescao en Escabeche
  100. Rendang from West Sumatra
  101. South African Bobotie
  102. Quiche Lorraine
  103. Bacalhau Que Nunca Chega
  104. Turkish Yayla Çorbasi (Yoghurt/Rice Soup)
  105. Thai Curried Fish Mousse
  106. Salmorejo - Chilled Spanish Tomato Soup
  107. Bánh Xèo - Vietnamese Crepes
  108. Latkes (לאַטקע)
  109. Chongqing Hot Pot
  110. Turkish Menemen Eggs
  111. Iranian Tah-Chin Morgh
  112. Oaxacan Stew (Estofado de Oaxaca)
  113. Afghan Ravioli (Aushak)
  114. Sichuan Mapo Dofu
  115. Egyptian Vegetarian Koshari
  116. Singaporean Laksa Lemak
  117. Hungarian Goulash
  118. Afghan Qabili Palau
  119. Korean Patjuk and Kkaennip Jeon
  120. Italian Braciole
  121. Chicken Jalfrezi
  122. Japanese Good Fortune Sushi Rolls
  123. Surinamese Goedangan
  124. Persian Abgoosht with Doogh
  125. Pavlova from New Zealand
  126. Lahmacun or Turkish Pizza
  127. Coq au Vin
  128. Chicken Kapsa
  129. Zapallo and Lentil Stew with Maturana
  130. A Tasty Thai Trio
  131. Japanese Kare-Raisu
  132. Spanish Tortilla de Patata
  133. Hawaiian SPAM Musubi
  134. Filipino Pancit Bihon
  135. Pinchos Marunos with Saffron Allioli
  136. Kerala Chicken Stew (Koshi Ishtu)
  137. Ghormeh Sabzi with Keteh Rice
  138. Hawaiian Long Rice
  139. Moroccan Tagine
  140. Indian Burfi Sweets
  141. Classic Boeuf Bourguignon
  142. Swedish Lindström and Kåldolmar
  143. Hummus and Falafel
  144. Gỏi Cuốn Vietnamese Summer Rolls
  145. Russian Cheese Filled Eggplant Rolls
  146. Hiyashi Chuka (Chinese Chilled Noodle)
  147. Korean Bulgolgi with Banchan
  148. Balkan Burgers with Ajvar and Kajmak
  149. Provencal Ratatouille
  150. Chinese Fried Rice
  151. Classic New England Clam Chowder
  152. Italian Risotto with Fennel
  153. Japanese Oyako Donburi
  154. Macedonian Baklava
  155. Indonesian Martabak
  156. Pollo Encacahuatado
  157. Creole Jambalaya
  158. Laotian Chicken with Sticky Rice
  159. Moroccan B'stilla
  160. Korean Pa Jun
  161. Tex-Mex Stuffed Poblano Peppers
  162. Ukrainian Sweet & Savory Varenyky
  163. Oktoberfest Schnitzel and Spaetzle
  164. Thai Curry Deluxe
  165. South Indian Bisi Bele Bath
  166. Chinese-American Curried Beef Lo Mein
  167. Japanese Tempura
  168. Spanish Seafood Tortillitas
  169. Irish Potato & Leek Soup
  170. Moroccan Spiced Chicken
  171. Savory Thai Fish Cakes
  172. Russian Borscht
  173. Grilled Tandoori Chicken
  174. Turkish Shish Kabobs
  175. Jamaican Jerk Chicken
  176. Spanish Paella Times Two
  177. Yucatan Sopa de Lima
  178. Indonesian Sambal Goreng Telur
  179. Chickpea and Spinach Soup
  180. Greek Dolmathes
  181. Basmati Rice Salad
  182. Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
  183. Filipino Easy Adobo
  184. Javanese Gado-Gado