World recipes a beginner can't get wrong
296 dishes from around the world · Ingredient amounts, cooking times and heat levels worked out for 1 to 4 servings
Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
Korea's classic home-style stew, made by frying well-fermented kimchi with pork and then simmering it.
JapanOyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)
A Japanese rice bowl of chicken cooked in a sweet-savory sauce and topped with soft-set egg.
ChinaMapo Tofu
A Sichuan tofu dish simmered with chili bean paste and Sichuan pepper until spicy and tingling.
ThailandPad Thai
Thai street-food rice noodles stir-fried in a sweet and sour tamarind sauce.
VietnamPho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)
Vietnamese rice noodles served in a clear beef bone broth infused with spices.
IndiaButter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
A North Indian dish of spice-marinated chicken, roasted and then simmered in a smooth tomato, butter and cream sauce.
ItalyCarbonara
A Roman pasta made without cream, using egg yolks, cheese and cured pork cheek.
SpainSeafood Paella
A Spanish dish of rice cooked in saffron stock in a wide pan, with a prized crispy crust on the bottom.
FranceRatatouille
A vegetable stew from the south of France: summer vegetables fried separately, then gently stewed with tomato and herbs.
GreeceMoussaka
A Greek oven dish of roasted aubergine and potato, meat sauce and béchamel, layered and baked.
United KingdomFish and Chips
Britain's classic dish of white fish fried in beer batter, with twice-fried chips.
LebanonHummus
A Lebanese dip of chickpeas and sesame paste blended until smooth.
TürkiyeMenemen (Turkish Tomato Scrambled Eggs)
A Turkish breakfast of tomatoes and green peppers cooked down, then softly cooked with eggs.
MoroccoChicken Tagine with Lemon and Olives
A Moroccan stew of spice-marinated chicken slowly cooked with preserved lemon and olives.
EthiopiaMisir Wat (Ethiopian Red Lentil Stew)
An Ethiopian lentil stew made by slowly cooking onions and simmering with berbere spice.
MexicoTacos with Guacamole
A Mexican dish of meat marinated in lime and spices, grilled and wrapped in corn tortillas.
United StatesBBQ Pulled Pork
Southern US barbecue: spice-rubbed pork shoulder cooked low and slow, then pulled apart along the grain.
BrazilFeijoada (Black Bean and Pork Stew)
Brazil's national dish: black beans slowly simmered with several cuts of pork.
PeruCeviche
A Peruvian seafood dish of fresh white fish briefly cured in lime juice.
ArgentinaBeef Empanadas
Argentine baked pastries filled with seasoned beef, egg and olives.
AustraliaPavlova
An Australian and New Zealand dessert: a meringue crisp outside and chewy inside, topped with cream and fruit.
New ZealandMince and Cheese Pie
New Zealand's favourite snack: rich beef gravy and cheddar in a crisp pastry case.
SpainGambas al Ajillo (Garlic Prawns)
A Spanish tapa of prawns and garlic cooked in olive oil, eaten by dipping bread. The number one favourite for camping.
NorwayFoil-Baked Salmon and Potatoes
A Nordic-style camping dish of salmon and potatoes wrapped in foil and steam-baked over charcoal.
JapanTeppan Yakisoba
Japanese fried noodles: pork and cabbage stir-fried, then tossed with noodles and sauce.
United StatesS'mores
An American campfire dessert of toasted marshmallow and chocolate sandwiched between crackers.
United StatesMarry Me Chicken
A popular American home dish of golden pan-fried chicken breast simmered in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan.
United Arab EmiratesDubai Chocolate
Dubai's viral dessert bar: a chocolate mould filled with crisp butter-toasted kataifi and pistachio cream, then set.
TürkiyeTurkish Yogurt Pasta (Yalancı Mantı)
A quick Turkish pasta that tastes like mantı, topped with garlic yogurt and spicy chili butter.
ArgentinaChimichurri Steak
An Argentine dish of beef steak seared over high heat and served with a fresh chimichurri sauce of parsley and garlic.
United StatesWhite Chicken Chili
An American stew of chicken, white beans and sweetcorn simmered in cumin-scented stock and finished with cream cheese.
United StatesLasagna Soup
An American home dish that turns lasagne's meat and tomato sauce, pasta and cheese into a one-pot soup.
IndiaIdli with Coconut Chutney
Soft South Indian steamed rice cakes made from a fermented batter of soaked, ground rice and urad dal, served with coconut chutney.
JapanShio Pan (Japanese Salt Bread)
A Japanese bread rolled around a stick of butter and sprinkled with coarse salt, with a crisp base and a soft inside.
ThailandPad Kra Pao with Fried Egg
Thailand's best-known rice dish: minced pork stir-fried over high heat with garlic, chili and holy basil, served on rice with a crisp fried egg.
KoreaBulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef)
Korea's signature meat dish of thinly sliced beef marinated in pear and soy sauce, then stir-fried with vegetables.
NigeriaJollof Rice
A red West African rice dish from Nigeria, cooked in a blended sauce of tomatoes and peppers.
PhilippinesChicken Adobo
The Philippines' national dish of chicken braised in soy sauce, vinegar and garlic until tangy and savoury.
JapanKaraage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
Japanese fried chicken: thighs marinated in soy sauce and ginger, coated in starch and fried twice.
ItalyBolognese (Ragù alla Bolognese)
A pasta dish from Bologna, Italy, with a meat sauce of minced meat and vegetables slowly simmered with milk and wine.
BrazilStrogonoff de Frango (Brazilian Chicken Stroganoff)
A Brazilian home dish of chicken simmered in a ketchup, mustard and cream sauce, served with rice and potato sticks.
ChinaTomato and Egg Stir-Fry (番茄炒蛋)
China's classic home-style dish of soft scrambled egg stir-fried with sweet-and-sour tomatoes.
IndonesiaNasi Goreng
Indonesian fried rice: cold rice stir-fried with a spice paste and sweet soy sauce, topped with a fried egg.
IndiaChicken Biryani
An Indian rice dish of chicken marinated in spiced yogurt, layered with part-cooked basmati rice and slowly steamed.
VietnamThit Kho (Vietnamese Caramel Pork and Eggs)
A Vietnamese festive home dish of pork and boiled eggs braised in caramel and coconut water until glossy.
MexicoPozole Rojo
A Mexican festive soup of pork and hominy (large corn kernels) cooked red with a dried chili sauce and topped with crunchy vegetables.
FranceCherry Clafoutis
A dessert from the Limousin region of France: a thin egg batter poured over cherries and baked like a pudding.
TaiwanTaiwanese Beef Noodle Soup (牛肉麵)
Taiwan's national noodle dish: chewy wheat noodles in a rich broth of beef shank slowly braised with chili bean paste and soy sauce.
PolandPierogi Ruskie
Poland's best-known dumplings: half-moon parcels filled with potato and cheese, then boiled.
South AfricaPotjiekos
A South African stew of meat and vegetables layered in a three-legged cast-iron pot and cooked slowly over a wood fire without stirring.
GreeceSouvlaki
Greek street food: grilled pork skewers marinated in lemon and oregano, wrapped in pita with tzatziki.
NetherlandsBoerenkool Stamppot (Kale Stamppot)
A Dutch winter home dish of potatoes and kale boiled together and mashed, served with smoked sausage.
United KingdomYorkshire Pudding
The classic side for a British Sunday roast: a thin batter poured into hot fat and baked until tall and puffed.
MalaysiaNasi Lemak
Malaysia's national breakfast: rice cooked in coconut milk with pandan leaves, served with sweet-spicy sambal, egg, fried anchovies, peanuts and cucumber.
LebanonTabbouleh
A fresh Lebanese herb salad of finely chopped parsley and mint tossed with bulgur, tomato, lemon juice and olive oil.
AustraliaHot Cross Buns
Australia's Easter bread: soft spiced buns with raisins, marked with a piped cross before baking.
ItalySpaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino
Rome's famous midnight pasta: garlic and dried chili gently infused in olive oil, then emulsified with starchy pasta water into a glossy coating for spaghetti.
PeruAjí de Gallina
Peru's beloved home classic: shredded chicken in a creamy, golden sauce of ají amarillo chilli, milk-soaked bread, walnuts and parmesan, served over rice and potatoes.
SpainAlbóndigas en Salsa (Spanish Meatballs in Sauce)
Pork-and-beef meatballs browned in olive oil, then simmered in a silky onion, carrot and white wine sauce: the Spanish grandmother's classic.
ArgentinaAlfajores de Maicena
Argentina's favourite treat: two melt-in-the-mouth cornstarch cookies sandwiched with plenty of dulce de leche, edges rolled in coconut.
AustraliaAnzac Biscuits
Australia and New Zealand's golden oat and coconut biscuits, bound with butter and golden syrup: crisp at the edges and chewy in the middle.
AustriaViennese Apple Strudel
Austria's classic: paper-thin buttery pastry rolled around cinnamon apples, rum raisins and toasted breadcrumbs, dusted with icing sugar.
United StatesClassic American Apple Pie
The all-American bake: a flaky all-butter double crust around tender cinnamon apples, baked golden until thick juices bubble through the vents.
VenezuelaArepas with Butter and Cheese
Venezuela's everyday corn cakes, griddled until crisp outside and steamy inside, then split and stuffed with butter and white cheese.
LebanonBaba ganoush
Eggplants charred over an open flame until smoky, then mashed with tahini, lemon and garlic: the classic Lebanese dip.
PortugalBacalhau à Brás
Lisbon's favourite home dish: shredded salt cod, crisp matchstick potatoes and sweet onion bound with soft, creamy eggs and finished with olives.
KoreaBaechu Kimchi (Napa Cabbage Kimchi)
Korea's everyday kimchi: salted napa cabbage halves layered leaf by leaf with a radish, chili, garlic and fish-sauce filling, then left to ferment.
TürkiyeBaklava
Turkey's classic pastry: dozens of buttered filo layers around a walnut filling, baked until crisp and soaked in lemony syrup.
AustraliaBanana Bread
The moist, buttery loaf found in every Aussie café, made with very ripe bananas, brown sugar and melted butter, then sliced thick, toasted and buttered.
ColombiaBandeja Paisa
Colombia's mighty Antioquian platter: red beans in hogao, white rice, crackling chicharrón, seasoned beef, chorizo, fried egg, sweet plantain, arepa and avocado.
United KingdomBangers and Mash with Onion Gravy
Britain's ultimate comfort plate: browned pork sausages on creamy buttery mash, smothered in a rich, sweet onion gravy, with peas on the side.
VietnamBánh Mì Thịt Nướng (Grilled Pork Bánh Mì)
Vietnam's famous sandwich: lemongrass and fish sauce pork, seared until caramelised, packed into a crackly baguette with tangy pickled carrot and daikon and fresh cilantro.
VietnamBánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crispy Sizzling Crêpes)
Southern Vietnam's sizzling crêpes: a thin turmeric and coconut rice batter fried crisp around pork belly, shrimp and bean sprouts, wrapped in lettuce and herbs and dipped in nước chấm.
SpainBurnt Basque Cheesecake
San Sebastián's famous crustless cheesecake, baked hot so the top caramelises almost black while the inside stays creamy.
FranceBeef Bourguignon
Burgundy's slow-braised beef in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and little onions: tender enough to cut with a spoon, in a deep, glossy sauce.
United StatesBeef and Broccoli
The Chinese-American takeout classic: thin-sliced beef and crisp-tender broccoli tossed in a glossy oyster-garlic sauce, served over steamed rice.
United StatesBeer-Can Chicken
An American barbecue classic: a whole chicken perched on a can of beer and roasted upright on a covered camp grill, with evenly crisp skin and juicy meat.
BelgiumBrussels Waffles (Belgian Waffles)
The classic Belgian waffle: a yeasted batter lightened with whipped egg whites, baked in a deep-grid iron until crisp outside and airy within.
KoreaBibimbap
Korea's iconic rice bowl: warm rice topped with seasoned vegetables, savory beef and a fried egg, mixed with sweet-spicy gochujang sauce.
PolandBigos (Polish Hunter's Stew)
Poland's beloved hunter's stew: tangy sauerkraut and cabbage slowly braised with pork, smoked sausage, wild mushrooms and prunes until rich and mellow.
KoreaBindaetteok (Mung Bean Pancakes)
Korea's classic mung bean pancakes: soaked beans ground to a batter, loaded with kimchi, bean sprouts and pork, and fried in plenty of oil until crisp.
MexicoBirria Tacos with Consomé
Jalisco-style beef slow-braised in a dried-chile adobo, shredded into crisp red tortillas and dunked in the rich, spiced consomé.
South AfricaBobotie
South Africa's Cape Malay classic: gently curried minced beef with chutney and raisins, baked under a golden egg custard studded with bay leaves.
UkraineUkrainian Borscht
Ukraine's ruby-red home soup: beef broth simmered with beetroot, cabbage and potatoes, served with a spoonful of sour cream and fresh dill.
KoreaBossam (Korean Boiled Pork Wraps)
Pork belly gently simmered in a doenjang-and-aromatics broth, sliced thick and wrapped in cabbage leaves with kimchi and a salted-shrimp dip.
FranceBouillabaisse
Marseille's golden fisherman's stew: firm fish, prawns and mussels in a saffron, fennel and orange broth, with garlicky rouille on toasted baguette.
BrazilBrigadeiro
Brazil's birthday-party classic: condensed milk, cocoa and butter cooked into a fudgy dough, rolled into little balls and coated in chocolate sprinkles.
United StatesClassic Fudgy Brownies
America's one-bowl brownies made with melted butter and dark chocolate: a shiny, crackly top over a dense, fudgy middle.
ItalyBruschetta al Pomodoro
Italy's classic antipasto: crisp grilled bread rubbed with garlic, soaked with good olive oil and piled with juicy tomatoes and basil.
TaiwanBubble Tea
Taiwan's classic: chewy homemade tapioca pearls simmered in brown sugar syrup, served in strong, ice-cold black milk tea.
KoreaBudae-jjigae (Korean Army Base Stew)
Korea's much-loved sharing stew: luncheon meat, sausages, kimchi and instant noodles simmered in a spicy broth and eaten straight from the pot.
United StatesClassic Buffalo Wings
Crisp deep-fried chicken wings tossed in the original tangy hot sauce and butter glaze, served with cool blue cheese dip and celery sticks.
VietnamBún Chả (Hanoi Grilled Pork with Rice Noodles)
Hanoi's favourite lunch: charred pork patties and pork belly soaking in a warm sweet-sour nước chấm, with rice noodles and fresh herbs to dip.
South AfricaBunny Chow (Durban Chicken Curry in a Loaf)
Durban's famous street food: a quarter loaf of white bread hollowed out and filled with a fragrant, chilli-warm chicken and potato curry.
MexicoCarne Asada Burrito
A northern Mexican-style burrito: lime-and-garlic steak seared hot, rolled tight in a big flour tortilla with homemade refried beans, pico de gallo and cheese.
ItalyCacio e Pepe
Rome's three-ingredient pasta: spaghetti tossed with Pecorino Romano, toasted black pepper and starchy pasta water into a silky, peppery cream.
United StatesCamp Breakfast Burrito
The campsite morning classic: crispy bacon, skillet potatoes, soft scrambled eggs and melted cheddar rolled into a warm flour tortilla with salsa, all made in one cast-iron pan on a camp stove.
CanadaCampfire Bannock
Canada's classic trail bread: a simple dough of flour, baking powder, lard and water, cooked in a cast-iron pan over the coals until golden and crusty outside and fluffy inside.
MexicoCampfire Skillet Nachos
Tortilla chips layered with spiced beef, black beans and two cheeses in a cast-iron skillet, melted over the campfire and piled with fresh pico de gallo and avocado.
IndiaChana Masala
North India's everyday chickpea curry: chickpeas simmered in a deeply browned onion, tomato and spice masala, finished with garam masala and lemon.
MalaysiaChar kway teow
Penang's smoky hawker classic: flat rice noodles tossed in a blazing wok with prawns, Chinese sausage, egg, bean sprouts and chives.
ChinaChar Siu
Cantonese barbecued pork: shoulder strips marinated overnight in hoisin, soy and five-spice, oven-roasted and lacquered with honey until sticky and charred at the edges.
SwitzerlandSwiss Cheese Fondue (Moitié-Moitié)
Half Gruyère, half Vacherin Fribourgeois, melted with white wine in a garlic-rubbed pot and finished with kirsch: the classic Swiss fondue for dipping bread and potatoes.
PakistanChicken Karahi
Pakistan's favourite chicken dish: bone-in chicken cooked fast in a wok-like karahi with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chillies and crushed whole spices, no onion.
United Arab EmiratesChicken Machboos (Emirati Spiced Chicken and Rice)
The Emirates' everyday feast: chicken simmered with warm bezar spices and tangy dried black lime, then basmati cooked in that golden broth.
JapanChicken Nanban
Miyazaki's famous dish: egg-coated fried chicken thighs soaked in a sweet-sour nanban vinegar and topped with plenty of rich tartare sauce.
HungaryChicken Paprikash (Csirkepaprikás)
Hungary's classic Sunday stew: chicken simmered with lard-softened onions and plenty of sweet paprika, finished with sour cream and served with little nokedli dumplings.
IndiaChicken Tikka Masala
Yogurt-marinated chicken charred in a hot pan, then simmered in a spiced onion-tomato masala finished with cream and fresh coriander.
MexicoChilaquiles Rojos
Mexico's favourite breakfast: crisp fried tortilla wedges tossed in a fresh tomato-jalapeño salsa and topped with crema, queso fresco and onion.
United StatesChili con Carne
America's home-style chili: ground beef browned with onion, peppers, chili powder and cumin, then simmered with tomatoes and kidney beans.
SingaporeChili crab
Singapore's signature dish: crab simmered in a sweet, spicy tomato-chili sauce, silky with ribbons of egg, with soft buns to mop up every drop.
United StatesChocolate Chip Cookies
The classic American home-baked cookie: crisp golden edges, a soft chewy middle and plenty of chocolate chips in every bite.
ChinaChow Mein (Chinese Chicken Fried Noodles)
Egg noodles pan-fried until golden, then tossed over high heat with chicken, cabbage and bean sprouts in a glossy soy sauce: China's everyday fried noodles.
SpainChurros con Chocolate
Madrid's favourite treat: a simple flour and boiling-water dough piped into ridged sticks, fried crisp and dunked in thick Spanish hot chocolate.
United StatesNew England Clam Chowder
The creamy clam soup of the New England coast: fresh clam broth, smoky bacon, tender potatoes, milk and cream.
VietnamCơm Tấm Sườn Nướng (Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chop)
Saigon's favourite plate: lemongrass pork chops caramelised in the pan over fluffy broken rice, with scallion oil, a fried egg, quick pickles and nước chấm.
FranceCoq au Vin
France's great home braise: chicken slowly simmered in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and baby onions until tender, in a rich, glossy sauce.
United StatesClassic Skillet Cornbread
Southern-style buttermilk cornbread baked in a sizzling cast-iron skillet: crisp golden edges, a tender, moist crumb and just a touch of sweetness.
United KingdomCornish Pasty
Cornwall's famous hand pie: raw beef, potato, swede and onion seasoned only with salt and pepper, sealed in a crimped half-moon of pastry and baked in its own juices.
BrazilCoxinha (Brazilian chicken croquettes)
Brazil's favourite snack: a soft dough cooked in chicken broth, wrapped around a creamy shredded-chicken filling, shaped like a drumstick and fried crisp.
FranceCrème Brûlée
France's classic vanilla custard, baked gently in a water bath and chilled, under a thin sheet of torched caramel you crack with a spoon.
FranceCrêpes
Paper-thin French crêpes, spread with butter and sugar with a squeeze of lemon or apricot jam and folded into quarters, the classic way.
FranceCroque Monsieur
The Paris café classic: ham and cheese between buttered bread, blanketed in béchamel and more cheese, then baked until golden and bubbling.
GermanyBerlin Currywurst
Berlin's favourite street snack: browned sausage sliced and drenched in a tangy homemade curry ketchup sauce, finished with a dusting of curry powder.
KoreaDak-kalguksu (Korean Chicken Knife-Cut Noodle Soup)
Korea's homely noodle soup: fresh knife-cut noodles cooked straight in a rich chicken broth until silky, topped with plenty of hand-shredded chicken.
KoreaDakbokkeumtang (Korean Spicy Braised Chicken)
Bone-in chicken braised with potatoes and carrots in a glossy gochujang and chilli sauce until tender: Korea's sweet-spicy home favourite that begs for a bowl of rice.
KoreaDakgalbi (Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken)
Chuncheon-style home dakgalbi: gochujang-marinated chicken thighs stir-fried in a wide pan with cabbage, sweet potato and rice cakes, finished with crispy fried rice.
IndiaDal Tadka (Tempered Yellow Lentils)
India's everyday comfort dish: slow-simmered yellow lentils finished with a sizzling pour of ghee, cumin and garlic.
ChinaDan Dan Noodles
Sichuan's famous saucy noodles: no broth, just nutty sesame paste, tingly chili oil and crisp-fried pork tossed through springy noodles.
KoreaDoenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)
The everyday stew of the Korean table: fermented soybean paste in anchovy broth with potato, zucchini and tofu – earthy, savoury and comforting.
EthiopiaDoro Wat
Ethiopia's festive chicken stew: heaps of slow-cooked red onion, berbere and spiced butter simmered into a deep red sauce with chicken and whole eggs.
ChinaEgg Drop Soup
Ginger-scented chicken broth, lightly thickened, with beaten egg poured in a thin stream so it blooms into silky ribbons: China's ten-minute home soup.
NigeriaEgusi Soup
Nigeria's beloved rich soup of ground melon seeds that set into soft, nutty curds in palm oil and peppers, with tender beef and leafy greens.
MexicoElote (Mexican Street Corn)
Mexico's favourite street snack: charcoal-charred corn brushed with mayo and crema, rolled in salty cotija and finished with chili and lime.
MexicoChicken Enchiladas Rojas
Mexican home cooking: corn tortillas bathed in a deep red guajillo chile sauce, rolled around shredded chicken and topped with crema and fresh cheese.
LebanonFalafel
Lebanese falafel made from soaked raw chickpeas and lots of herbs, fried crisp outside and green and tender inside, tucked into pita with tahini sauce.
LebanonFattoush
Lebanon's everyday bread salad: crisp fried pita, crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs tossed in a tangy sumac and pomegranate dressing.
ItalyFettuccine Alfredo
The original Roman way: fettuccine tossed with butter, Parmigiano and starchy pasta water into a glossy, creamy sauce with no cream at all.
CambodiaFish Amok (Amok Trey)
Cambodia's national dish: fish folded into a lemongrass-galangal kroeung and coconut milk custard, gently steamed in banana-leaf cups.
NorwayFiskesuppe (Norwegian Creamy Fish Soup)
Norway's home-style fish soup: butter-softened vegetables in a creamy fish stock, with tender chunks of cod, salmon and prawns poached in at the end.
ItalyFocaccia
Ligurian-style flatbread soaked in olive oil, crisp outside and soft inside, with deep dimples holding pools of salty brine.
FranceFrench Onion Soup
Onions cooked slowly in butter until deep brown, simmered in beef stock and baked under baguette and melted Gruyère, the classic French bistro soup.
FranceFrench Toast (Pain Perdu)
France's thrifty classic: day-old baguette soaked in sweet egg custard and fried golden in butter, crisp outside and creamy, almost custardy, inside.
EgyptFul Medames
Egypt's everyday breakfast: warm fava beans roughly mashed with garlic, cumin, lemon and olive oil, topped with tomato and parsley and scooped up with bread.
IndonesiaGado-Gado
Jakarta's warm salad of blanched vegetables, potato, egg and crisp tofu and tempeh, smothered in a sweet, savoury peanut sauce.
KoreaGalbi-jjim (Braised Beef Short Ribs)
Korea's festive braise: soaked beef short ribs simmered in a pear and soy sauce until tender, then glazed with radish, carrot and shiitake.
KoreaGamjatang (Korean Pork Bone and Potato Stew)
Korea's beloved bone stew: slow-simmered pork neck bones and floury potatoes in a spicy gochugaru broth thickened with nutty ground perilla seeds.
IndiaGarlic Naan
Soft, chewy Indian flatbread with golden blistered spots, brushed with garlic ghee and cilantro, made in a frying pan instead of a tandoor.
SpainAndalusian Gazpacho
Andalusia's cold summer soup: ripe tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, garlic and bread blended silky with olive oil and sherry vinegar.
IranGhormeh Sabzi
Iran's beloved herb stew: tender lamb, kidney beans and dried limes simmered slowly with a mountain of fried green herbs.
ItalyPotato Gnocchi with Tomato and Basil
Soft, pillowy Italian potato dumplings made from just potatoes and flour, finished in a garlicky tomato sauce with basil and Parmigiano.
VietnamGỏi Cuốn (Fresh Spring Rolls with Shrimp and Pork)
Southern Vietnam's fresh rolls: poached shrimp and pork, rice vermicelli, lettuce and herbs wrapped in rice paper and dipped in a nutty hoisin-peanut sauce.
HungaryHungarian Goulash Soup
Hungary's gulyás: beef simmered with onions and plenty of sweet paprika into a rich, brick-red soup full of potatoes, carrots and peppers.
GreeceGreek salad (horiatiki)
The real Greek village salad: ripe tomato, cucumber, pepper, onion and olives under a whole slab of feta, oregano and plenty of olive oil. No lettuce.
ThailandThai Green Curry with Chicken (Gaeng Keow Wan)
Thailand's beloved home curry: green curry paste fried in coconut cream, simmered with chicken and eggplant, finished with Thai basil.
MexicoClassic Guacamole
Mexico's everyday avocado dip, mashed by hand with onion, fresh chili, cilantro and lime: chunky, bright and made for tortilla chips.
KoreaGyeran-jjim (Korean Steamed Eggs)
Eggs seasoned with salted shrimp, stirred in an earthenware pot and puffed up like a volcano under the lid: Korea's fluffy, comforting egg side dish.
JapanGyoza (Pan-Fried Japanese Dumplings)
Pork, cabbage and garlic chive dumplings in thin pleated wrappers, fried and steamed in one pan for crisp golden bottoms and juicy tops.
GreecePork Gyros Pita
Greece's favourite street wrap made at home: thin, spiced pork strips seared until crisp-edged, rolled in warm pita with tzatziki, tomato, onion and chips.
JapanGyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)
Japan's everyday beef bowl: thin beef and onion briefly simmered in a sweet-savoury dashi and soy broth, spooned over rice.
KoreaHaemul Pajeon (Korean Seafood Scallion Pancake)
A crisp-edged Korean pancake packed with whole scallions, squid and shrimp, cut into squares and dipped in a tangy soy-vinegar sauce.
SingaporeHainanese chicken rice
Singapore's national favourite: chicken legs gently poached in ginger-scented water, rice cooked in that broth and chicken fat, with chilli and ginger sauces.
MoroccoHarira
Morocco's beloved tomato, lentil and chickpea soup with tender lamb, fresh herbs and warm spices, thickened to a velvety finish and served with lemon.
New ZealandHokey Pokey Ice Cream
New Zealand's favourite flavour: creamy no-churn vanilla ice cream loaded with crunchy homemade honeycomb toffee, no ice-cream machine needed.
ChinaHot and Sour Soup
A thick, warming Chinese soup of shiitake, wood ear, tofu and pork, sharpened with black vinegar and the slow heat of white pepper.
KoreaHotteok (Korean Brown Sugar Pancakes)
Chewy yeasted pancakes filled with brown sugar, cinnamon and peanuts, pressed flat in the pan so the first bite releases hot syrup. Korea's favourite winter street snack.
Türkiyeİmam Bayıldı
Turkey's famous olive-oil dish: whole fried aubergines stuffed with soft onion, tomato and garlic, then gently simmered until melting.
IrelandIrish Stew
Ireland's classic one-pot supper: tender lamb, onions, carrots and potatoes simmered slowly with thyme until the potatoes thicken the broth.
United StatesJambalaya
New Orleans' spicy one-pot rice: chicken, smoked sausage and shrimp cooked with onion, celery, pepper, tomato and Creole spices.
JapanJapanese Curry Rice (Kare Raisu)
Japan's mild, glossy home-style pork curry, thickened with a roux you toast yourself from butter, flour and curry powder.
KoreaJapchae (Korean Glass Noodles)
Chewy sweet potato glass noodles tossed with beef, colourful vegetables, soy sauce and sesame oil, the star of every Korean celebration table.
JamaicaJerk Chicken
Jamaica's fiery classic: chicken thighs marinated overnight in a paste of spring onion, Scotch bonnet, allspice and thyme, then roasted until charred at the edges.
KoreaJeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Pork)
Thin slices of pork marinated in a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce and stir-fried hard with onion, carrot and leek: Korea's favourite rice-stealer of a home dish.
ChinaPork and Napa Cabbage Jiaozi (Boiled Dumplings)
Northern China's everyday boiled dumplings: juicy whipped pork and salted, squeezed napa cabbage in thin wrappers, with a black vinegar dip.
KoreaJjajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles)
Korea's favourite Chinese-style noodle dish: chewy noodles under a glossy sauce of fried black bean paste, pork and plenty of sweet onion.
KoreaJjamppong (Korean Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup)
Korea's other Chinese-style classic beside jjajangmyeon: a fiery, smoky red broth built on chili oil and loaded with squid, shrimp, mussels and vegetables.
Saudi ArabiaChicken Kabsa
Saudi Arabia's festive one-pot rice: chicken simmered with warm spices and dried lime, its broth cooked into fluffy basmati and topped with almonds and raisins.
AustriaKaiserschmarrn (Austrian Torn Pancake)
Austria's favourite dessert: a fluffy, meringue-lightened pancake torn into pieces in the pan and lightly caramelised, served with icing sugar and fruit compote.
SwedenKanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Buns)
Sweden's favourite bun: a soft, cardamom-scented dough rolled around buttery cinnamon filling, glazed with egg and scattered with pearl sugar.
GermanyKartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes)
Finely grated potato and onion, squeezed dry and shallow-fried into thin pancakes with lacy, crisp edges and a tender centre, served with applesauce.
GermanyKäsespätzle
Swabian and Allgäu comfort food: fresh egg spätzle layered with melting mountain cheese and crowned with sweet butter-fried onions.
JapanKatsudon (Pork Cutlet and Egg Rice Bowl)
Japan's favourite rice bowl: a crisp fried pork cutlet simmered with onion in sweet dashi and soy, then blanketed in softly set egg over rice.
GhanaKelewele
Ghana's favourite street snack: very ripe plantain cubes soaked in a fiery ginger, onion and chilli paste, then fried until caramelised and crisp at the edges.
GeorgiaAdjarian Khachapuri
Georgia's famous cheese boat from Adjara on the Black Sea: soft bread filled with salty, melting cheese, topped with an egg yolk and butter.
ThailandKhao Soi
Chiang Mai's signature noodle soup: tender chicken legs and egg noodles in a golden coconut curry broth, crowned with crispy fried noodles.
KoreaKimbap (Korean Seaweed Rice Rolls)
Korea's favourite lunchbox food: sesame-scented rice rolled tightly in seaweed around egg, spinach, carrot, ham and yellow pickled radish.
KoreaKimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)
Ripe kimchi and pork fried in scallion oil, tossed with day-old rice and topped with a fried egg: Korea's favourite quick home meal.
KoreaKimchi Jeon (Korean Kimchi Pancake)
A thin, crisp-edged pancake made with well-fermented kimchi and its juice: the savoury Korean comfort snack everyone craves on a rainy day.
TürkiyeIzgara köfte
Turkey's everyday grilled meatballs: beef seasoned with onion, cumin and pul biber, seared until juicy and served with sumac onion salad, blistered peppers and bread.
KoreaYangnyeom Chicken (Korean Fried Chicken)
Boneless chicken thighs fried twice until shatteringly crisp, then tossed in a sticky sweet-and-spicy gochujang glaze, the way Koreans make it at home.
EgyptKoshari
Egypt's favourite street food: lentil rice, macaroni and chickpeas under a tangy tomato sauce, crispy fried onions and a sharp garlic-vinegar dressing.
ChinaKung Pao Chicken
Sichuan's best-loved stir-fry: juicy chicken thigh and crunchy peanuts tossed in chili and Sichuan pepper oil with a glossy sweet-sour sauce.
TürkiyeLahmacun
Turkey's paper-thin flatbread, spread with a spiced mixture of minced meat, vegetables and pepper paste and baked crisp in a very hot oven.
MalaysiaCurry Laksa
Malaysia's beloved noodle soup: a fried spice paste simmered with chicken stock and coconut milk, poured over noodles, prawns and tofu puffs.
AustraliaLamingtons
Australia's favourite teatime treat: squares of light butter sponge dipped in chocolate icing and rolled in desiccated coconut.
ThailandLarb Gai (Thai Minced Chicken Salad)
A warm salad from Isan in northeast Thailand: juicy minced chicken tossed with lime, fish sauce, chilli, toasted rice powder and handfuls of mint.
ItalyLasagne alla Bolognese
Bologna's Sunday classic: layers of tender pasta, slow-simmered beef and pork ragù, silky béchamel and Parmigiano, baked until golden and bubbling.
PeruLomo Saltado (Peruvian Beef and Fries Stir-Fry)
Peru's beloved Chinese-Peruvian stir-fry: beef, red onion and tomato tossed over fierce heat in soy and vinegar, served with fries and white rice.
TaiwanLu Rou Fan (Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice)
Skin-on pork belly cut into little strips, braised glossy with fried shallots, soy and five-spice, and spooned over steamed rice: Taiwan's favourite home bowl.
PhilippinesLumpiang Shanghai (Filipino Pork Spring Rolls)
Slim, cigar-thin rolls of seasoned pork fried until shatteringly crisp: the spring roll no Filipino party is complete without.
United StatesMac and Cheese
America's favourite comfort food: elbow macaroni folded into a velvety butter-and-flour sauce loaded with melted sharp cheddar, made on the stovetop.
ThailandMango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)
Thailand's favourite dessert: steamed glutinous rice soaked in a sweet-salty coconut sauce, served with perfectly ripe mango.
ItalyMargherita Pizza
Naples' classic in a home oven: a chewy, blistered crust with bright tomato, melting mozzarella, fresh basil and a thread of olive oil.
IndiaMasala Dosa
South India's favourite breakfast: a paper-thin, crisp crêpe of fermented rice and urad dal batter, folded around a turmeric-spiced potato masala.
ThailandMassaman Curry
Southern Thailand's mild, gently sweet curry: chicken, potatoes and peanuts simmered in coconut milk with a massaman paste warm with cinnamon and cardamom.
TürkiyeMercimek Çorbası (Turkish Red Lentil Soup)
Turkey's everyday soup: red lentils simmered with onion and carrot, blended smooth and finished with chilli butter and a squeeze of lemon.
ArgentinaMilanesa (Argentine Breaded Beef Cutlet)
Argentina's everyday favourite: thin beef soaked in garlic-parsley egg, pressed into breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crisp.
ItalyMinestrone
Italy's everyday vegetable soup: slowly softened vegetables simmered with tomato, cannellini beans and little pasta, finished with Parmigiano and olive oil.
JapanTofu & Wakame Miso Soup
Japan's everyday soup: a clear homemade kombu and bonito dashi with silky tofu and wakame, with the miso stirred in just before boiling to keep its aroma.
Puerto RicoMofongo
Puerto Rico's signature dish: fried green plantains pounded with garlic, olive oil and crunchy chicharrón, shaped into a dome and served with hot broth.
MyanmarMohinga (Burmese Fish Noodle Soup)
Myanmar's beloved breakfast: a thick lemongrass and ginger fish broth ladled over thin rice noodles, topped with boiled egg, coriander and lime.
NepalNepali Chicken Momo with Tomato Achar
Nepal's favourite dumplings: juicy chicken filling scented with timur pepper and coriander, pleated in thin wrappers, steamed and dipped in roasted tomato-sesame achar.
BrazilMoqueca baiana
Bahia's signature fish stew: lime-marinated white fish layered with tomato, onion and pepper, simmered in coconut milk and red dendê oil.
MoroccoSeven-Vegetable Couscous
Morocco's Friday couscous: fluffy steamed semolina crowned with tender beef and seven vegetables, all moistened with a golden, gently spiced broth.
BelgiumMoules-frites
Belgium's national dish: mussels steamed in white wine with butter, celery and onion, served with crisp double-fried fries and mayonnaise.
ItalyMushroom Risotto
Creamy Italian risotto ai funghi: rice slowly cooked in hot stock with golden mushrooms and porcini, finished with butter and Parmesan.
KoreaMul-naengmyeon (Cold Buckwheat Noodles in Icy Beef Broth)
Chewy buckwheat noodles in an icy, sweet-tangy beef broth with quick radish pickles, tender brisket, pear and egg: Korea's favourite summer bowl.
CanadaNanaimo Bars
Canada's famous no-bake slice: a chocolate, coconut and crumb base, a smooth custard buttercream middle and a thin snap of chocolate on top.
United StatesClassic New York Cheesecake
The real New York slice: a dense, ultra-creamy cream cheese filling baked low and slow on a crisp graham cracker crust.
JapanNikujaga (Japanese Beef and Potato Stew)
Japan's ultimate home-style simmered dish: thin beef and fluffy potatoes braised in a sweet, savoury dashi, soy and mirin broth.
KenyaNyama Choma (Kenyan Grilled Meat with Kachumbari)
Kenya's beloved barbecue: bone-in goat seasoned simply with salt, garlic and ginger, slow-grilled over charcoal, chopped small and served with kachumbari salad and ugali.
JapanOkonomiyaki (Japanese Savoury Pancake)
Osaka-style cabbage pancake topped with crisp pork belly, sweet-tangy sauce, mayonnaise and bonito flakes that dance in the heat.
JapanOnigiri (Salmon and Okaka)
Japan's everyday rice ball: freshly cooked rice, salted by hand, filled with flaked salmon or soy-seasoned bonito and wrapped in crisp nori.
ItalyOssobuco alla Milanese
Milan's slow-braised veal shanks in white wine and butter, so tender the meat slips off the bone, finished with a fresh lemon-garlic gremolata.
IndiaPalak Paneer (Spinach with Indian Cheese)
North Indian home-style curry: blanched spinach blended smooth, simmered with spices, with soft cubes of paneer cheese.
United StatesFluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
The American breakfast classic: thick, tender pancakes with golden edges and a gentle tang from buttermilk, stacked with butter and warm maple syrup.
PhilippinesPancit Canton
The Philippines' party noodles: pork, chicken, prawns and vegetables stir-fried, then springy wheat noodles simmered until they soak up the savory stock.
ItalyPanna Cotta
Piedmont's classic dessert: vanilla-scented cream barely set with gelatine so it melts on the tongue, served with a tangy berry sauce.
BrazilPão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)
Minas Gerais-style cheese bread: cassava starch scalded with hot milk and oil, packed with cheese and baked until crisp outside and chewy inside.
PortugalPastéis de Nata
Portugal's famous custard tarts: shatteringly crisp spiralled puff pastry filled with lemon-and-cinnamon egg custard, baked very hot until blistered and caramelised.
ChilePastel de Choclo
Chile's summer bake: cumin-scented beef pino with chicken, egg, olives and raisins under a basil-scented sweet corn crust, sugared and baked golden.
GreecePastitsio
Greece's beloved baked pasta: thick macaroni bound with egg and cheese, a cinnamon-scented meat sauce and a tall, golden béchamel crown.
SpainPatatas bravas
Spain's favourite bar tapa: chunky potatoes fried twice until crackly, under a smoky, gently fiery paprika sauce.
IndiaPav Bhaji
Mumbai's beloved street food: a buttery, spiced mash of vegetables cooked down in a wide pan and scooped up with soft, butter-toasted bread rolls.
RussiaPelmeni (Russian Meat Dumplings)
Russia's favourite dumplings: thin dough wrapped around a juicy beef and pork filling, folded into little ears, boiled and served with butter, sour cream and dill.
South AfricaPeri-Peri Chicken
Born of Portuguese Mozambique and loved all over South Africa: chicken marinated in a homemade fiery, tangy chilli sauce and roasted until charred.
ItalyPasta al Pesto Genovese
Liguria's classic home pasta: fresh basil, pine nuts, cheese and olive oil blitzed into a bright green pesto and tossed with pasta, potatoes and green beans.
United StatesPhilly Cheesesteak
Philadelphia's signature sandwich: thin-shaved ribeye seared hot, piled with soft onions and melted provolone in a long hoagie roll.
BrazilPicanha Churrasco (Brazilian Skewered Picanha)
Brazil's king of the barbecue: thick picanha steaks bent onto skewers with their fat cap, seasoned only with coarse salt, charcoal-grilled and served with fresh vinagrete.
UzbekistanUzbek Plov
Uzbekistan's national dish: lamb, onion and carrot sizzled in a heavy pot into a rich base, then topped with rice and steamed until every grain is glossy.
NetherlandsPoffertjes
Dutch mini pancakes: a light, yeasted buckwheat batter cooked in a dimpled pan until puffy, served hot with butter and a snowfall of powdered sugar.
United StatesHawaiian Ahi Poke Bowl
Hawaii's classic shoyu poke: cubes of raw ahi tuna tossed with soy sauce, sesame oil, sweet onion and sesame, piled onto warm rice.
CanadaPoutine
Québec's famous comfort food: crisp double-fried fries and squeaky cheese curds smothered in hot, peppery brown gravy.
MexicoCheese Quesadillas
Mexico's everyday favorite: flour tortillas folded around stretchy melted cheese, toasted golden in a pan and served with fresh pico de gallo.
FranceQuiche Lorraine
The classic from Lorraine, France: a crisp pastry shell filled with smoky bacon and a silky egg-and-cream custard, baked until just set.
JapanHomemade Shoyu Ramen
Japanese home-style soy sauce ramen: chicken stock boosted with kombu, shiitake and bonito, seasoned with the braising liquid from tender chashu pork.
IndonesiaBeef rendang
Indonesia's Minangkabau classic: beef simmered for nearly three hours in coconut milk and spice paste until a dark, rich coating clings to every piece.
IndiaRogan Josh
Kashmir's classic lamb curry: bone-in lamb fried with whole spices in mustard oil, then slowly braised with Kashmiri chilli, yogurt and fennel until a red oil glistens on top.
CubaRopa Vieja
Cuba's national dish: beef simmered until it falls into tender shreds, then braised in a garlicky pepper, tomato and olive sofrito and served over white rice.
SwitzerlandRösti
Switzerland's golden potato cake: boiled, chilled potatoes coarsely grated and fried in butter until crisp outside and tender within.
IsraelSabich
Israel's great street sandwich: a pita stuffed with fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, chopped salad, tahini and tangy amba.
KoreaSamgyeopsal (Korean Grilled Pork Belly)
Thick slices of pork belly grilled golden on a hot griddle, wrapped in lettuce and perilla leaves with ssamjang, garlic and grilled kimchi: Korea's favourite camping meal.
KoreaSamgyetang (Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup)
A whole young chicken stuffed with sticky rice, garlic and jujubes, simmered with fresh ginseng until the broth turns milky and the meat falls off the bone.
IndiaAloo Samosa
India's favourite snack: spiced potato and pea filling in an ajwain-scented pastry, fried low and slow until crisp and blistered.
IndonesiaChicken Satay (Sate Ayam)
Indonesia's beloved street skewers: kecap manis-marinated chicken thigh grilled until sticky and charred, served with a rich homemade peanut sauce.
AustraliaSausage Sizzle
Australia's beloved fundraiser classic: browned sausages and sweet fried onions folded into a slice of soft white bread with a squeeze of tomato sauce.
ChinaChinese Scallion Pancakes (Cong You Bing)
Northern China's favourite street snack: thin dough rolled with scallions and oil, coiled and pan-fried until crisp outside and flaky, chewy and layered inside.
AustriaWiener Schnitzel
Vienna's national dish: veal pounded thin, breaded and fried in plenty of fat until the golden crust puffs up in waves, served with lemon.
United KingdomClassic British Scones
Tall, tender British scones made by rubbing cold butter into flour and patting the dough by hand, served warm with jam and clotted cream.
JapanShabu-Shabu
Japan's swish-and-dip hot pot: paper-thin beef swirled through gentle kombu broth, dipped in ponzu or creamy sesame sauce, finished with udon.
TunisiaShakshuka
Tunisia's beloved one-pan dish: eggs gently poached in a spiced pepper and tomato sauce with harissa, scooped up with crusty bread.
LebanonChicken Shawarma
Lebanese-style home shawarma: spiced, yoghurt-marinated chicken thighs roasted, then crisped in a pan and rolled in thin bread with garlic sauce and pickles.
United KingdomShepherd's Pie
The British family classic: minced lamb simmered with vegetables in rich gravy, topped with buttery mashed potato and baked until golden.
PhilippinesSinigang na Baboy (Pork Tamarind Sour Soup)
The Philippines' favourite comfort soup: tender pork in a bright, tamarind-sour broth loaded with radish, eggplant, long beans and water spinach.
United StatesSmash Burger
The American diner double: balls of beef smashed thin on a scorching pan for lacy, crisp edges, stacked with melted cheese in a soft toasted bun.
DenmarkSmørrebrød: Potato and Egg & Shrimp
Denmark's classic lunch: dense rye bread spread thickly with butter and piled with new potatoes and chives, or egg and sweet little shrimp.
IrelandIrish Soda Bread
Ireland's everyday loaf made with just flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt and buttermilk: no yeast, no kneading, a crisp crust and a soft, gently tangy crumb.
ThailandSom Tam (Green Papaya Salad)
Thailand's favourite salad: shredded green papaya pounded with garlic, chili, lime, fish sauce and palm sugar until crunchy, sour, sweet and fiery.
IndonesiaSoto Ayam
Indonesia's beloved golden chicken soup, fragrant with turmeric and lemongrass, served with glass noodles, bean sprouts, egg and crisp fried shallots.
United StatesButtermilk Southern Fried Chicken
Bone-in chicken soaked overnight in buttermilk, rolled in seasoned flour and fried: a craggy, crackling crust over juicy meat, the way the American South makes it at home.
GreeceSpanakopita
Greece's golden spinach and feta pie: a herby, tangy filling baked between crisp, olive-oil-brushed layers of phyllo.
Sri LankaSri Lankan Chicken Curry (Kukul Mas Curry)
Sri Lanka's everyday chicken curry: bone-in chicken marinated in roasted curry powder, simmered with curry leaves, cinnamon and coconut milk.
United KingdomSticky Toffee Pudding
Britain's favourite winter pudding: a moist date sponge drenched in a glossy, dark brown-sugar toffee sauce, served warm with cold cream.
JapanSukiyaki
Japan's celebratory hot pot: thin slices of beef, tofu and vegetables simmered at the table in a sweet soy sauce, then dipped in beaten egg.
KoreaSundubu Jjigae (Spicy Soft Tofu Stew)
Korea's fiery home-style stew: pork and cloud-soft tofu simmered in a quick chili oil, finished with an egg cracked right into the pot.
NigeriaSuya
Nigeria's favourite street food: thin beef skewers coated in yaji, a smoky, spicy peanut rub, grilled until charred at the edges.
SwedenSwedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) with Cream Gravy
Sweden's home classic: small beef-and-pork meatballs scented with allspice, browned in butter, then bathed in a pan-gravy with cream and served with potatoes and lingonberry jam.
ChinaTangcu Liji (Home-Style Sweet and Sour Pork)
Northern China's favorite home dish: pork tenderloin strips fried twice until crackly, then tossed fast in a glossy sugar-and-vinegar sauce.
RussiaSyrniki (Russian Cottage Cheese Pancakes)
Russia's favourite breakfast: soft tvorog bound with a little egg and flour, pan-fried until golden outside and creamy within, served with sour cream and jam.
TaiwanTaiwanese Popcorn Chicken (Yan Su Ji)
Garlic-soy marinated chicken thigh in a craggy sweet potato starch crust, fried twice and tossed with crisp basil and pepper salt: Taiwan's night-market favourite.
JapanTamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelette)
Japan's lightly sweet home omelette: egg seasoned with dashi and sugar, cooked in thin sheets and rolled up layer by layer.
FranceTarte Tatin
France's famous upside-down apple tart: apples packed into butter caramel, baked under puff pastry and flipped out glossy and amber.
JapanTempura (Shrimp and Vegetable)
Japan's classic: shrimp and vegetables in a lacy, ice-cold batter, fried pale and crisp and dipped in warm tentsuyu with grated daikon.
JapanTeriyaki Chicken
Japanese home-style chicken thigh, pan-fried until the skin is crisp, then lacquered in a glossy soy, mirin and sake glaze.
SenegalThieboudienne (Senegalese Fish and Rice)
Senegal's national dish: rof-stuffed fish and vegetables simmered in tomato broth, then rice cooked in that broth until a crisp crust forms underneath.
ItalyTiramisu
Italy's beloved no-bake dessert: coffee-dipped ladyfingers layered with a light mascarpone and egg cream, finished with bitter cocoa.
ThailandTom Kha Gai
Thailand's creamy coconut chicken soup, scented with galangal, lemongrass and lime leaves and balanced sour, salty and gently spicy.
ThailandTom Yum Goong (Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup)
Thailand's signature soup: shrimp simmered in a broth scented with lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves, then made fiery, sour and salty.
JapanTonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)
Japan’s classic home-style pork cutlet: thick loin coated in panko, fried crisp at 170°C and served with finely shredded cabbage and tonkatsu sauce.
SpainSpanish Tortilla (Tortilla de Patatas)
Spain's beloved thick potato omelette: potatoes and onion gently cooked in olive oil, folded into eggs and set into a golden cake with a juicy centre.
KoreaTteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)
Korea's favorite street snack: chewy rice cakes, fish cakes, cabbage and boiled eggs simmered in an anchovy broth with sweet-spicy gochujang sauce.
KoreaTteokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup)
The classic Korean New Year soup: chewy sliced rice cakes in a clear beef broth, finished with ribbons of egg and crumbled roasted seaweed.
ChinaTwice-Cooked Pork (Hui Guo Rou)
Sichuan's great home classic: pork belly simmered, sliced thin and stir-fried again with chilli bean paste and sweet bean sauce until crisp-edged and glossy.
JapanKitsune Udon
Japan's classic bowl: chewy udon in clear kombu-and-bonito dashi, crowned with large pieces of sweet-savoury simmered fried tofu.
JapanYakitori (Chicken and Leek Skewers with Tare)
Juicy chicken thigh and sweet Japanese leek threaded on bamboo skewers, grilled over charcoal and lacquered with a glossy soy-mirin tare.
ChinaYangzhou Fried Rice
China's classic fried rice from Yangzhou: day-old rice tossed over high heat with egg, shrimp, ham and peas until every grain is separate and fluffy.
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