
Basra, Iraq
Mutabbaq Samak
مطبق سمك
Fried fish laid over rice cooked in fish stock with onion, raisin and spice, then turned out so the fish sits on top.
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Basra, Iraq
مطبق سمك
Fried fish laid over rice cooked in fish stock with onion, raisin and spice, then turned out so the fish sits on top.

Kuwait
مطبق سمك
Zubaidi or hamour fried whole, then laid on rice that has been cooked in the fish stock with turmeric, cumin and fried onion, and turned out upside down.

Oman
An Omani dish of dried fish or meat cooked with onions and spices into a savoury sauce.

Zimbabwe
Dried maize kernels boiled for hours with groundnuts, cowpeas or bambara nuts and nothing but salt, eaten by the handful.

Santander, Colombia
A Santander soup of corn, beans, pork, and vegetables, slow-cooked until thick. A rustic, hearty highland stew, served with rice and avocado.

Gujarat, India
મુઠિયા
A Gujarati steamed or fried snack made from gram flour and vegetables like bottle gourd or methi. It is spiced and wholesome.

Kenya
Shelled pigeon peas cooked with maize into a hearty Kenyan one-pot meal.

Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
World's first vodka made from breadfruit and Caribbean rainwater; conceived on St. Croix and perfected in 2017; handcrafted at Sion Farm Distillery in Christiansted; gluten-free with no added sugar; produced at a zero-waste facility.

Balochistan, Pakistan
مٹن روش
Pashtun rosh is a slow-simmered lamb or beef dish, commonly cooked with salt, onion and garlic; fat and seasoning vary by household and region.

Shaanxi, China
羊肉泡馍
You are handed a dense unleavened bun to tear into fingernail-sized pieces, which the kitchen then cooks in mutton broth with vermicelli and lamb.

India
மட்டன் சுக்கா
A dry, spicy mutton preparation from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, cooked with onions, chilies, and spices.

New Zealand
Tītī
Young sooty shearwater (tītī) harvested each autumn under Rakiura Māori customary rights on the islands around Stewart Island, salted and traditionally stored in kelp bags; dark, oily, intensely savoury meat.

Kenya
A Kenyan grilled blood and meat sausage with spices, a street and festive classic

Thuringia, Germany
Mutzbraten is Thuringian pork shoulder rubbed with marjoram and salt, roasted slowly over birch wood.

Georgia
Მუჟუჟი
A Georgian jellied pork terrine made from pork trotters, vinegar, garlic and herbs, set in its own broth and served cold.

Angola
A thick broth of fresh and dried fish with palm oil, sweet potato, tomato, onion and greens.

Cuba
A Cuban dish of mashed or stewed plantain and beans, often served as a hearty side.

Serbia
Мућкалица
Leftover grilled pork chopped and stewed with peppers, onion and tomato until it turns into a thick, smoky pepper stew.

Mysuru, India
ಮೈಸೂರು ಬೋಂಡಾ
A South Indian deep-fried snack made from flour, yogurt, and spices. It is soft, fluffy, and served with chutney.

Mysuru, India
ಮೈಸೂರು ಪಾಕ್
A Mysore sweet of gram flour, ghee and sugar, dense and porous.

Ecuador
Máchica is finely milled roasted barley flour stirred into coladas, pinol-like drinks, porridges or simple snacks.

Andalusia, Spain
Fritura malagueña
Fritura Malagueña is a Málaga tapa of small fish and seafood coated in batter and fried until crisp.

Andalusia, Spain
Berza Malagueña
Berza Malagueña is a Málaga stew of greens, chickpeas, and meat cooked together into a thick, hearty bowl.

Germany
Märzen
Amber-colored lager closely connected with Oktoberfest, toasty malt aromas with dry finish and crisp hop bitterness.

Guam
Månha juice blends young coconut flesh and liquid into a cool, lightly sweet drink served fresh in Guam markets and homes.

Guam
Månha pie uses grated young coconut in a sweet filling baked inside pastry until the centre sets and the crust browns.

Hue, Vietnam
Me xung, the chewy Hue sesame-peanut candy sold in flat boxes as the city's standard gift, is a named regional confection.

Denmark
Mørbradbøf
A Danish pork tenderloin, pan-fried with mushrooms, onions, and cream sauce, served with potatoes. A national and restaurant classic, tender and savory a versatile and elegant meat dish, a steak, a tenderloin.

Turkey
Kabak mücveri
Fritters made by mixing grated zucchini with eggs, flour, herbs (dill, parsley, mint), and sometimes cheese, then pan-frying until golden. Served warm with yogurt or lemon, mücver is a popular summer dish and vegetarian meze across Turkey.

Munich, Germany
Münchner Schnitzel is a breaded pork cutlet spread with horseradish and sweet mustard before frying.

Rwanda
Premium commercial lager brewed by Bralirwa in Rwanda; stronger and more flavourful than Primus, positioned as the upscale beer; one of the three popular commercial beers in Rwanda, alongside Primus and Amstel.

New Zealand
Honey from bees working mānuka flowers, thick, dark and graded by its methylglyoxal content.

Black Sea Region, Turkey
Mısır ekmeği is the dense Black Sea cornbread baked in flat trays, torn hot to mop up melted butter beside hamsi and cheese.

Central Vietnam, Vietnam
A pungent fermented anchovy sauce, used as a dip in central Vietnam.

Hue, Vietnam
Mắm tôm chua
Mam tom chua, Hue's sour fermented whole shrimp eaten with pork and herbs, is a named regional preserve.

Phú Quốc, Vietnam
Mực một nắng
Muc mot nang ("one-sun squid"), squid dried for a single day then grilled and torn, is a named coastal product bought as itself.