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Azores, Portugal

Malasadas

Malasadas is a Portuguese sweet from Azores, shaped as a pastry and finished with its characteristic sugar, nut, or egg filling.

Sichuan, China

Malatang

麻辣烫

Self-served skewers and loose ingredients scooped into a basket, weighed, then cooked in numbing chilli broth and handed back as a bowl.

North Aegean, Greece

Malathropita

Μαλάθροπιτα

A Chios savory pie of fennel greens in a simple flour-and-olive-oil batter, pan-fried in small flat cakes.

Eastern Anatolia, Turkey

Malatya Kayısısı

Sun-dried apricots of the Malatya region, amber to deep brown, intensely sweet with a faint tart skin — Turkey's flagship dried fruit and a protected designation.

Israel

Malawach

מלואח

Yemenite flaky flatbread of dough folded repeatedly with fat, then fried in a pan until the layers separate and crisp.

Somalia

Malawah

A sweet, slightly greasy crepe-like flatbread; a staple of most Somali home-cooked meals; usually eaten for breakfast with tea, similarly to canjeero; Yemeni-influenced layers of dough and ghee fry up crisp; drizzled with honey or sugar; a sweet breakfast treat; the crepe of Somali mornings; found at every breakfast table.

Malawi

Malawi Coffee

Arabica and Robusta coffee grown by smallholder cooperatives in the highlands of Malawi; a small but growing specialty crop with bright, fruity notes.

Malawi

Malawi Gin

A local gin style distilled and mixed into drinks in Malawi.

Malawi

Malawi Tea

Black tea from the Shire Highlands of Malawi, the first country in Africa to plant tea commercially; full-bodied and brisk, often drunk with milk and sugar.

Malaysia

Malaysian Curry Puff

Karipap

Curry puff with potato and chicken filling, flaky pastry, flaky pastry with generous filling and balanced curry flavor, a Malaysian street food staple.

Mendoza, Argentina

Malbec

Argentina's flagship red wine grape, producing dark, fruity wines with a velvety texture. Mendoza is the heart of production, and Malbec is the national wine by decree.

Maldives

Maldives Fish

ވަޅޯމަސް

Cured skipjack tuna — gutted, boiled, smoked, and sun-dried to a tarry black, rock-hard block that is flaked or shaved into Maldivian dishes and Sri Lankan sambols.

Oman

Maleh

مالح

Omani salted, sun-dried fish, a preserved staple eaten with rice.

Uganda

Malewa

Bamboo shoots from the slopes of Mount Elgon, smoked over a fire, dried and then cooked slowly in groundnut sauce.

Bahrain

Malgoum

ملقم

Bahrain's signature street food — shawarma served inside chapati or paratha bread with cheese, french fries, and a variety of sauces, a uniquely Bahraini twist on the Levantine wrap.

Mali

Malian Chicken Stew

Poulet kedjennou

A Malian chicken stew cooked with vegetables; listed in Wikipedia's Malian cuisine; chicken is simmered with tomatoes, onions, and vegetables in a rich, spiced sauce; a comforting, hearty dish; served over rice; a popular lunch dish; the Malian take on chicken stew, distinct from yassa or tigadeguena.

Mali

Malian Couscous

Couscous

A Sahelian cereal couscous made from millet or sorghum, steamed and served with sauce. The Mali preparation differs from the wheat-based North African form; regional ingredients and methods vary.

Mali

Malian Fried Pancakes

Maasa

Traditional Malian deep-fried pancakes or flatbreads made with rice or millet flour; the dough is fermented slightly, then fried until golden; sweetened with sugar and flavored with nutmeg, cinnamon, or vanilla; a popular snack and breakfast item; listed in Wikipedia's Malian cuisine; similar to puff-puff but with a distinctive Malian flavor.

Mali

Malian Fried Snack

Froufrou

A Malian street food snack listed in the Mali tourism document; sold at street corners alongside brochettes, bean beignets, and grilled peanuts; the exact preparation varies by region; a quick, inexpensive snack; part of the vibrant street food culture of Mali; found at street stalls in Bamako and other cities.

Mali

Malian Grilled Meat

Dibi

Grilled meat brochettes popular across Mali; the Senegalese dibi is also widely eaten in Mali; typically lamb or beef, marinated and grilled over charcoal; served with mustard sauce, onions, and bread; a popular street food and restaurant dish; the Malian version of the West African grilled meat tradition; found at every street corner.

Mali

Malian Puff Puff

Mikate

A popular Malian street food of deep-fried dough balls; flour, sugar, and yeast dough fried until golden brown; dusted with powdered sugar and served hot; widely available across Mali; an inexpensive snack; similar to puff-puff across West Africa; the Malian version of this beloved fried treat.

Mali

Malian Spaghetti

Katta pasta

A Malian spaghetti dish prepared with tomato sauce, vegetables, and meat; reflects Mali's colonial history and French influence; spaghetti is adapted to Malian tastes with spicy tomato sauce and local vegetables; widely available at restaurants and food markets; a fusion of African and European cuisine; a popular lunch dish.

Sierra Leone

Malian Tamarind

Tamarin

A sweet-sour Sierra Leonean tamarind drink, also called tombe juice, made from tamarind pulp.

Mali

Malian Tea

Ataya

Sweet green tea prepared in three rounds across Mali and the Sahel; brewed in a small teapot with sugar and mint; poured back and forth to create foam; the three rounds have names and meanings — the first is bitter like death, the second mild like life, the third sweet like love; a social ritual central to Malian hospitality.

Afghanistan

Malida

ملیده

Toasted flour, ghee, sugar, and nuts are worked into a crumbly Afghan sweet called Malida.

North Macedonia

Malidžano

Малиџано

Roasted aubergine chopped fine with walnut, garlic, cheese and oil into a coarse spread eaten with bread.

Puerto Rico

Mallorca

Pan de Mallorca

A soft, coiled egg-and-butter roll dusted heavily with icing sugar, split and pressed flat on a griddle, often with ham and cheese inside.

Balearic Islands, Spain

Mallorca Cheese

Queso Mallorca

Mallorca Cheese is a semi-hard island cheese formed in a flat wheel, with a pale firm paste and a clean, mildly saline dairy finish.

Balearic Islands, Spain

Mallorca Olive Oil

Aceite de Mallorca

Mallorca Olive Oil is a protected Balearic oil with a golden to greenish-yellow colour and a fruity, mildly peppery profile.

Balearic Islands, Spain

Mallorca Olives

Aceituna de Mallorca

Mallorca Olives are Mallorquina table olives sold whole green, cracked green, or naturally black, with a firm bite and gently bitter, briny flavour.

Balearic Islands, Spain

Mallorcan Bread-and-Vegetable Soup

Sopes Mallorquines

Sopes mallorquines are Majorcan bread slices softened with vegetables and savoury broth before serving.

Balearic Islands, Spain

Mallorcan Fresh-Cheese Pudding

Greixonera de brossat

Greixonera de brossat is a Mallorcan baked dessert made with fresh cheese, eggs, and dairy, with a soft set texture.

Balearic Islands, Spain

Mallorcan Herbal Liqueur

Hierbas de Mallorca

Hierbas de Mallorca is a Mallorcan herbal liqueur infused with aromatic plants and served as a digestif.

Balearic Islands, Spain

Mallorcan Palo Liqueur

Palo de Mallorca

Palo de Mallorca is a dark Mallorcan liqueur made from a spirit base infused with botanicals and caramel.

Balearic Islands, Spain

Mallorcan Sobrasada

Sobrasada de Mallorca

A soft, spreadable cured sausage from Mallorca, made with ground pork, paprika, and spices, with a bright red color and PGI protection.

Balearic Islands, Spain

Mallorcan Spiral Pastry

Ensaimada

A spiral-shaped pastry from Mallorca made with pork lard (saim), often filled with cabell d'angel (pumpkin jam) or cream, with flaky, airy layers.