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Tokyo, Japan

Monjayaki

もんじゃ焼き

Tokyo's runnier, crispier cousin of okonomiyaki, scraped directly off the griddle with a spatula.

South Africa

Monkey Gland Sauce

A South African steak sauce of tomato, onion, garlic, chutney, and Worcestershire sauce, sweet and savory.

Chile

Monkey's Tail

Cola de mono

Christmas cocktail with milk, sugar, coffee, cloves, cinnamon, and aguardiente, a creamy and festive Chilean holiday drink.

Burgundy, France

Mont d'Or

Mont d’Or

Seasonal winter cheese from Haut-Doubs sold in a spruce box, soft and spoonable.

Myanmar

Mont Let Hsaung

မုန့်လက်ဆောင်း

Tapioca or rice-flour noodles in coconut milk with jaggery syrup, served cold as a spoonable drink.

United States

Monte Cristo Sandwich

A ham-and-turkey sandwich dipped in egg batter, fried, and dusted with powdered sugar, served with jam.

Abruzzo, Italy

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Abruzzo DOC red.

United States

Monterey Jack

A mild, creamy, semi-soft California cheese that melts beautifully.

Montreal, Canada

Montreal Bagel

Bagel de Montréal

Hand-rolled, wood-fired bagels boiled in honey water, smaller, sweeter, and denser than New York style.

Montreal, Canada

Montreal Hot Dog (Steamies)

A Montreal steamie is a steamed all-beef hot dog on a soft steamed bun, topped with mustard, relish, diced onion, and, in some shops, coleslaw.

Montreal, Canada

Montreal Smoked Meat

Viande fumée

Cured, spiced, and smoked beef brisket, hand-sliced and piled high on rye with yellow mustard, Montreal deli icon.

Montreal, Canada

Montreal Steak Seasoning

Montreal steak spice: a coarse blend of black pepper, garlic, coriander, dill, and salt, rubbed on steaks before grilling.

Montserrat

Montserrat Bakes

Bakes

Smaller fried bread dumplings, similar to Johnny cakes but smaller in size; often served with saltfish; a staple accompaniment in Montserrat cuisine; a traditional Caribbean fried bread.

Montserrat

Montserrat Bush Rum

Bush Rum

A blend of overproof rum with many specific leaves, barks and roots used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes; each local bar in Montserrat has its own distinctive version; be careful - it's very strong; a traditional Montserrat medicinal drink

Montserrat

Montserrat Johnny Cakes

Johnny Cakes

Rounded fried staples similar in size and shape to dumplings; called 'muffins' in Montserrat; deep-fried or baked fluffy, golden-brown bread rounds; a saltfish breakfast or fish fry is almost considered worthless without these accompaniments; sometimes swapped out for bakes which are smaller but just as delicious; a staple of Montserrat cuisine.

Montserrat

Montserrat Lard Bread

Lard Bread

Bread made with rich lard; has a distinct texture and taste that sets it apart from ordinary bread; available from local bakeries in Montserrat; a traditional island baked good; particularly popular at St. Patrick's Festival.

Montserrat

Montserrat Lobster Cakes

Lobster Cakes

Fried patties made with Caribbean spiny lobster meat; a popular seafood dish at local Montserrat restaurants; a premium preparation of the island's prized lobster catch.

Montserrat

Montserrat Pepper Pot

Pepper Pot

A slow-cooked stew from Montserrat made with meat (traditionally goat, but also beef, pork, or chicken) and vegetables in a flavourful broth seasoned with Caribbean spices; a cultural dish served at family gatherings and special events; distinct from the Guyanese pepperpot which uses cassareep.

Montserrat

Montserrat Potato Pudding

Potato Pudding

A traditional dessert served at Martin's Takeaway during festival season in Montserrat; made with sweet potato and spices; a Caribbean-style pudding; a festive Montserrat treat.

Montserrat

Montserrat Pumpkin Fritters

Pumpkin Fritters

Crisp and light fritters made with pumpkin; served at St. Patrick's Day Festival breakfast in Montserrat; a traditional island snack; a festive Montserrat treat.

Montserrat

Montserrat Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin Soup

A comforting, mildly spiced soup made with calabaza pumpkin (Caribbean variety); has a velvety texture and concentrated flavour; ingredients may include chicken broth, thyme, ginger, garlic, onion, brown sugar, and hot peppers; a traditional Montserrat soup.

Montserrat

Montserrat Rum Cake

Rum Cake

Dessert made with rum, served with vanilla ice cream at restaurants like Isles Bay Beach Bar in Montserrat; a traditional Caribbean-style rum cake; a popular Montserrat dessert.

Montserrat

Montserrat Saltfish

Saltfish

A traditional Montserrat dish prepared by soaking dried, salted cod (preferably overnight), then boiling until soft and stewing with onions, peppers, and tomatoes; usually shredded cod sautéed with tomatoes, cabbage, hot peppers, garlic, and herbs; served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with rice, breadfruit, or bakes; a staple of Montserrat cuisine.

Montserrat

Montserrat Saturday Soup

Saturday Soup

A time-honoured Caribbean tradition in Montserrat; built on a base of pig tail and chicken with lots of ground provisions and savoury spices; the consistency is thick, filling, and satisfying; served on Saturday afternoons at Carr's Bay; a traditional weekend dish.

Montserrat

Montserrat Sorrel

Sorrel

A festive drink made by steeping hibiscus flowers (roselle) in hot water with spices like cloves, cinnamon, and ginger; a Christmas tradition throughout the Caribbean; in Montserrat, sorrel reveres cloves almost to the point of complete numbness; served chilled, sometimes spiked with rum; a festive Montserrat beverage.

Honduras

Montucas

Fresh young maize ground coarse, mixed with chicken or pork and sofrito, wrapped in the green corn husk and steamed.

Bangkok, Thailand

Moo Ping

หมูปิ้ง

Grilled pork skewers marinated in coconut milk, garlic, cilantro root, and fish sauce.

Shandong, China

Moo Shu Pork

木樨肉

Mu xu rou, egg and wood-ear stir-fried with pork and rolled into thin pancakes, is a named northern Chinese dish and not the American takeaway version.

China

Mooncake

月饼

A Chinese festival pastry of thin tender skin around lotus-seed paste, salted egg yolk or mixed nuts, stamped with patterns and exchanged at the Mid-Autumn Festival

Pakistan

Moong Dal Halwa

مونگ دال حلوہ

A slow-cooked dessert of moong dal, ghee and sugar, rich and grainy.

United States

MoonPie

A Southern snack of two graham cookies sandwiching marshmallow, dipped in chocolate.

Netherlands

Moorkop

A Dutch choux pastry filled with whipped cream and coated in chocolate glaze.

Tyrol, Austria

Moosbeernocken

Moosbeernocken is a dessert made with a defined local recipe and ingredients.

Sweden

Moose Meat

Älgkött

Large game meat from Swedish forests, traditional hunting food, lean and rich in flavor.

Canada

Moosehunters

A Canadian snack of salted peanuts or other nuts coated in a sweet, crispy candy shell.

Namibia

Mopane

Mopane worms in their dried form — the caterpillars of Gonimbrasia belina, harvested from mopane trees and dried for storage; a key protein source in northern Namibia, rehydrated and fried when needed.