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Tortilla Espanola
Photo: Sandy Peters
Spain: A Tortilla Espanola

Eating Feijoada
Photo: Joselia Muñoz
Brazil: A dish of Feijoada

Kimchi
Photo: Hyo Chol Kwak
Korea: A dish of Kimchi


Spain: Tortilla Espanola

A special Spanish omelette made of potatoes, eggs, and onions—a favorite tapa and perfect for an afternoon picnic

Japan: Nikujaga

A Japanese dish made of thin slices of beef, potato, carrot, and onion—seasoned with sake, mirin, and soy sauce

Hong Kong: Peking Roast Duck

A savory and much esteemed Chinese duck dish with a fruity flavor and a very crispy skingreen onions and dressing enhance the flavor

Italy: Italian Food

Marilena Dal Maso says the secret of delicious Italian cooking is tradition, high quality ingredients, and a passion for natural foods.

Uzbekistan: Plov

The national dish of Uzbkistan, made of mutton, onions, carrots, and riceserved at all national celebrations.

Ecuador: Fanesca

A nourishing soup eaten before religious fasting and made of grains, legumes, cereals, and fish

Venezuela: Hallacas

A tasty Venezuelan dish made of ground corn, meat, and vegetables, all wrapped in banana leaves

Brazil: Feijoada

A hearty, traditional dish made of black beans and different kinds of meat.

Korea: Kim-Chi

A special Korean soup made of cabbage and seasoningsred pepper powder, pickled shrimp, and radishes

Saudi Arabia: Silig

Silig, a popular and tasty dish in Saudi Arabia, is made of rice, milk, chicken, and spices.

Turkey: Simit

A ring of Turkish cake-like bread with sesame seeds that tastes delicious with a yogurt drink

Brazil: Cheese Bread (Pão de Queijo)

Traditional cheese bread is one of the most popular snacks in Brazil and part of Brazilians' day to day life.

El Salvador: Pupusas

Tasty, thick tortillas filled with meat, beans, and cheese are very popular in El Salvador.

Venezuela: Arepas

Arepas are delicious, fried cornmeal patties that you can fill with cheese or meats.

Mexico: Tacos

Delicious corn tortillas filled with beef, chicken, or fish are a Mexican staple.

Taiwan: Fortune Cookies

Are these treats with fun messages inside really Chinese?

Indonesia: Rendong

Eat spicy rendong with rice—a staple food in Indonesia—or sticky rice

Colombia: Guineo

A typical and very popular Colombian food made with green bananas


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