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Singapore, China

Hainanese Chicken Rice

海南鸡饭

Poached chicken with fragrant oily rice cooked in chicken fat, served with chili sauce and soup, tender juicy chicken with aromatic rice.

Singapore, Singapore

Hainanese Curry Rice

海南咖喱饭

White rice flooded with curry gravy, braised pork gravy and cabbage stew all at once, with pork chop, chap chye and braised pork belly heaped on top.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Hairoun Beer

Hairoun

The signature local beer of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; the name translates to Land of the Blessed; a crisp, refreshing lager; the everyday beer of the island; found at every beach bar, restaurant, and rum shop; the national beer of Saint Vincent; the Hairoun beer of Saint Vincent; a refreshing tropical lager; the beer of the island.

Jiangsu, China

Hairy Crab

大闸蟹

Freshwater mitten crabs steamed whole and eaten with ginger vinegar, prized for the roe of the female and the creamy fat of the male.

Anhui, China

Hairy Tofu (Mao Doufu)

毛豆腐

Mao doufu is tofu deliberately coated with white mould, then pan-fried until the fermented curd develops a savoury crust.

Haiti

Haitian Coffee

Kafe ayisyen

Arabica grown in shade under mango and citrus in the mountains of the south and north, roasted very dark and brewed strong through a cloth sock.

Fukuoka, Japan

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen

豚骨ラーメン

Creamy, milky pork bone broth ramen from Fukuoka, served with thin straight noodles and chashu.

Basque Country, Spain

Hake Cheeks

Kokotxas

Gelatinous hake cheeks cooked in a salsa verde of olive oil, garlic, parsley, and fish stock, or in a white wine sauce, a Basque delicacy.

Mauritius

Hakien

Bean-curd sheet rolled around minced pork and spring onion, steamed, then sliced and fried in a light batter.

Taiwan

Hakka Braised Pork

客家封肉

Hakka braised pork belly, slowly cooked with soy, sugar and wine until glossy.

Taiwan

Hakka Lei Cha

擂茶

Lei cha, 'pounded tea': a bowl of tea with pounded herbs, nuts, seeds and rice.

Taiwan

Hakka Meatballs

客家貢丸

Hakka stuffed meatballs: minced pork and vegetables rolled into firm balls, steamed or braised.

Malaysia

Hakka Mee

Yellow noodles with minced pork and vinegar, simple and savory.

India

Hakka Noodles

हक्का नूडल्स

An Indo-Chinese dish of stir-fried noodles with vegetables and soy sauce. It is a popular street food and restaurant dish.

Taiwan

Hakka Stir Fry

客家小炒

A Taiwanese Hakka stir-fry with regional versions centered on pork or dried squid, aromatics, and vegetables; dried tofu is one optional variation.

Denmark

Hakkebøf

A Danish ground beef patty, pan-fried and served with onions, gravy, potatoes, and a fried egg

Senegal River Valley (Trarza / Gorgol / Guidimaka), Mauritania

Hakko

Latchiri Haako

Latchiri haako combines millet or sorghum couscous with a sauce of pounded bean or cowpea leaves, often cooked with meat, dried fish, ground peanuts and melon seeds. The Pulaar-associated dish is popular in Mauritania and Senegal.

Hakodate, Japan

Hakodate Ramen

函館ラーメン

Hakodate ramen: shio (salt) broth ramen with thin straight noodles and a light, clear character.

Maldives

Hakuru

ހަކުރު

Coconut-palm sap is reduced into a thick Maldivian sweetener used in desserts and breakfast dishes.

Egypt

Halabessa

حلابة

Hot chickpeas served in a spiced broth with cumin, lemon and chilli, a winter street-cup snack in Egypt.

Australia

Halal Snack Pack

A foam box of hot chips buried under shredded kebab meat — chicken, lamb or mixed — and flooded with garlic, BBQ and chilli sauces. Born in Sydney kebab shops and now Australia's standard late-night feed.

Homs, Lebanon

Halawet el Jibn

حلاوة الجبن

Sweet semolina-and-cheese dough rolled around ashta, sliced, and served with syrup and pistachios; associated especially with Hama, Homs, and Tripoli.

Egypt

Halawet el Moulid

حلاوة المولد

A Egyptian Mawlid festival sweets of sesame, nuts, and sugar dolls, a festive and traditional classic

Hyderabad, India

Haleem

हलीम

A slow-cooked meat-and-grain porridge eaten in several South Asian cuisines. Hyderabadi haleem is a distinctive Ramadan-season version; ingredients and texture vary by region.

Sweden

Half Special

Halv special

Hot dog with shrimp salad, roasted onions, and other toppings in a bun, a Swedish street food classic.

Central Java, Indonesia

Half-Fried Tempeh

Tempe Mendoan

Banyumas specialty of thin tempeh slices coated in spiced flour and half-fried, soft and chewy.

South Korea

Half-Moon Rice Cakes

송편

Half-moon shaped rice cakes filled with sweet sesame, mung bean, or chestnut paste, steamed on pine needles for Chuseok (harvest festival).

United States

Half-Smoke Hot Dog

A chunky, half-smoked and half-grilled sausage on a bun — the signature of Washington, D.C.

United States

Halibut Caddy Ganty

A New England restaurant dish of halibut baked with lobster, crab, and a cream sauce.

Halifax, Canada

Halifax Donair

Donair

Spiced ground beef cooked on vertical rotisserie, wrapped in pita with tomatoes, onions, and sweet garlic sauce.

Iran

Halim

حلیم

Persian wheat-and-lamb porridge cooked slowly until smooth and often served with cinnamon and sugar; chicken and other poultry versions are newer alternatives.

Iran

Halim Bademjan

حلیم بادمجان

A Persian eggplant and wheat porridge slow-cooked with lamb, garlic and mint, a rustic northern Iranian dish, similar to halim but with aubergine.

Cyprus

Halitzia Tylliria

Χαλίτζια Τηλλυρίας

Goat's milk cheese matured in brine, made only in the villages of the Tylliria region, sharply sour and crumbly.

Colombia

Hallaca

A corn-dough parcel wrapped in leaves and filled with seasoned ingredients. Venezuelan hallacas are strongly associated with Christmas; Colombian hayaca forms vary by region.

Cyprus

Halloumi

Χαλλούμι

A Cypriot-origin cheese popular in Greece, made from sheep and goat milk, with a high melting point. Grilled or fried until golden, a meze and salad staple, salty and chewy.

Chile

Hallulla

Round flat roll with soft texture and slightly sweet flavor, made with vegetable shortening, popular for sandwiches.