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ASIA
POPULAR DISHES OF THE WORLD
 
Philippines: Sinigang, Paksiw, Tinola, Adobo, Lechon
Malaysia: Nasi Lemak, Laksa, Nasi Goreng
Indonesia: Soto, Gado-gado, Sate
Brunie: Ambuyat
Singapore: Hainanese Chicken Rice, Chili Crab
Thailand: Pad Thai, Tom Yam Goong
Japan: Sushi
Laos: Tum Mak Hoong (Green papaya salad), Larb with sticky rice
Cambodia: Amok trey, Samlor Kako
China: Peking Duck, Dumplings, Lo mein, Chow mein, Fried rice
Hongkong: Crispy fried chicken
Macau: Minchee
Taiwan:Beef noodle soup, minced pork rice
Timor Leste: Ikan Pepes
Myanmar: Mohinga
Mongolia:
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Vietnam: Bánh mì
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AMERICAS
Canada: Poutine, Nanaimo bar,  Butter tarts, Maroni and cheese, Tourtière, Fried dough
Ginger beef, California roll, Peameal bacon
United States:
Mexico: Taco, Mole poblano
Panama: Sancocho de gallina
 
 
Afghanistan: Kabuli Palaw
Albania: Tavë kosi
 Algeria: Couscous, chakhchoukha
 Andorra: Escudella
 Angola: Muamba de galinha
 Antigua and Barbuda: Pepperpot, Fungee
 
Argentine empanadas
 Argentina: Asado, Empanada, Locro, Milanesa, Choripán
 Armenia: Khash, Harissa, Dolma, Khorovats
 Aruba: Keshi yena
 Australia: Vegemite on toast, Meat pie, Roast lamb,
 Austria: Wiener Schnitzel
 Styria: Fried Chicken, Corn Salad
Upper Austria: Knödel
Azerbaijan: Dolma, qutab
Bahamas: Crack conch with peas and rice
Bahrain: Machboos
Bangladesh: Rice and Ilish, Shorshe Ilish, Machh bhaja, Machher Jhol, Bhuna, Chicken Korma[
Barbados: Cou-Cou and Flying Fish
Belarus: Draniki
Belgium: Moules-frites\Mosselen-friet, Belgian waffle, frites
Belize: Boil up, Fry jack
Benin: Kuli Kuli
Bermuda: Bermuda fish chowder
Bhutan: Ema datshi
Bolivia: Salteñas, Silpancho
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bosnian pot, Ćevapi
 Botswana: Seswaa
Brazil: Feijoada
Brunei: Ambuyat
Bulgaria: Banitsa, Bob chorba, Shopska salad
Burkina Faso: Riz GrasBurundi: Boko-Boko (Swahili-Burundian harees)
Cambodia: Amok trey Samlor Kako
 
Ndolé from Cameroon
 Cameroon: Ndolé
 Canada: Poutine, Nanaimo bar,  Butter tarts, Maroni and cheese, Tourtière, Fried dough
 Alberta: Ginger beef
British Columbia: California rollNorthwest Territories and  Nunavut: Muktuk
Ontario: Peameal bacon
Cape Verde: Cachupa
Central African Republic: Cassava fufu, Peanut soup
Cad: Boule (millet porridge)
Chile: Empanada, Pastel de chocl
 
Colombia: Sancocho, Ajiaco, Arepa, Bandeja paisa
Comoros: Langouste a la Vanille
Democratic Republic of the Congo: Poulet à la Moamb
Republic of the Congo: Poulet Moambé, Poulet Yassa
Costa Rica: Gallo pinto
Croatia: Zagorski Štrukli, Mlinci, Brudet, Kulen, Istrian stew
Cuba: Ropa vieja, Moros y cristianos
Cyprus: Souvla
Czech Republic (Czechia): Vepřo knedlo zelo (roast pork with dumplings and sauerkraut), Svíčková
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Denmark: Stegt Flæsk (fried pork and potato-based dish; official), Bøfsandwich, Frikadeller and Smørrebrød (unofficial)
Greenland: Kiviak, suaasat
Djibouti: Skoudehkaris
Dominica: Mountain chicken, Fish broth
Dominican Republic: La Bandera ("The Flag"; rice, red beans, and meat (beef, chicken, pork, or fish), Sancocho
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East Timor: Ikan Pepes
Ecuador: Encebollado, Fritada, Guatitas, Ceviche
Egypt: Ful medames, kushari, molokhia, falafel (popular street food)
El Salvador: Pupusa
Equatorial Guinea: Succotash, Peppersoup
Eritrea: Zigini with injera, Gored gored
Estonia: Verivorst with Mulgikapsad (sauerkraut stew)
Eswatini (Swaziland): Karoo roast ostrich steak
Ethiopia: Kitfo; doro wat; injera
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Fiji: Kokoda (poke-like ceviche)
Finland: Karjalanpaisti, Mämmi, Sautéed reindeer
France: Pot-au-feu, Crêpe, macarons, croissant, coq au vin, cassoulet, bouillabais
French Polynesia and  Wallis and Futuna: Pig roastSaint Pierre and Miquelon: Marmitako, Chistorras
Gabon: Poulet Nyembwe
 Gambia: Benachin, Domoda
Georgia: Khachapuri, Khinkali
Germany: Sauerkraut, Sauerbraten, Currywurst, Stollen
Ghana: Fufu, Banku, Jollof Rice
Gibraltar: Rosto, Japonesa, Calentita
Greece: Gyro, moussaka, Souvlaki, Magiritsa, Kokoretsi; Fasolada,
Grenada: Oil Down
Guatemala: Fiambre, Pepian (hearty meat stew)
Guinea: Poulet Yassa
Guinea-Bissau: Jollof rice
Guyana: Pepperpot, Cook-up rice, Roti and Curry
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 Haiti: Red beans and rice (unofficial), Diri ak djon djon
Honduras: Baleada, Carne asada, Sopa de caracoHungary: Goulash, Halászlé, Chicken paprikash, Pörkölt, Lecsó, Töltött káposzta, Hortobágyi palacsinta, Lángos, Kürtőskalács, Szilvásgombóc, Somlói galuska, Dobos torta, Csöröge
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Iceland: Hákarl, Þorramatur, Pylsur
Tumpeng, yellow rice cone surrounded with various Indonesian dishes. One of national dishes of Indonesia
India: Due to its diverse culinary traditions, India does not have a national dish. There were rumours that the government of India was planning on designating Khichdi as a national dish but it was later refuted by the government.[57][58]
Indonesia: Soto, Rendang, Sate, Nasi goreng, Gado gado, Tumpeng
Iran: Abgoosht, Fesenjan, Chelo kabab Ghormeh sabzi
Iraq: Masgouf, Dolma, Quzi, Kleicha
Ireland: Irish stew, breakfast roll, Colcannon, Spice bag, Chicken Fillet Roll
Israel: Meorav Yerushalmi
 
Polenta, Italy
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Nasi lemak is a national dish of Malaysia, served with anchovies, peanuts, boiled egg, lamb curry, cucumber, vegetables, and "sambal tumis" (hot spicy sauce).
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Couscous, Morocco and Algeria
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Dal bhat, Nepal
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Oman: Shuwa
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Biryani, a spicy national dish of Pakistan
 
Philippine adobo, a national dish of the Philippines
 
Pierogi ruskie ("Ruthenian dumplings"), the most enduring of Polish culinary traditions, recall the Ruthenian culinary traditions of the former Polish eastern territories (Kresy), national dish of Poland.
 Poland: Bigos, Pierogi, Kotlet schabowy, Żurek, Gołąbki
 
Cozido à Portuguesa, a national dish of Portugal
 Portugal: Cozido à Portuguesa, Bacalhau, Sardinhas, Francesinha
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 Qatar: Machboos
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Sarmale with mămăligă, national dishes of Romania and Moldova
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Hainanese chicken rice, a national dish of Singapore
 
Swedish crayfish called Kräftskiva
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Trinidadian doubles
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Ukrainian borscht
 
A Sunday roast—in this example, mashed potatoes, vegetables is a national dish of the UK - the addition of mini Yorkshire puddings here mark this variation as specifically English.
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Vietnamese bánh mì
 Yemen: Kabsa, Haneeth, Saltah, Mandi
Zambia: Nshima
 Zimbabwe: Sadza
Hope you enjoy your  food !
 
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