Challenge Fifty-Two, a white woman with dark hair gesturing to a map of the world with an array of jars of herbs and spices infront of her, as she is cooking a dish from every country in the world.

Cooking A Dish From Every Country In The World

2021 New Year's Resolution

In 2021, I embarked on a culinary new year’s resolution when I decided I would try cooking a dish from every country in the world. Little did I know as I started in January, how this would be a challenge that helped me to travel without moving as the world went into lockdown! Yes, it was THAT year!

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The List Of Every Country In The World

Firstly I needed a list of all of the countries in the world. 

I used the United Nations list for an up to date number. At the time in 2021, there were 196 countries included in the list.

Planning For Cooking A Dish From Every Country In The World

I love a spreadsheet, so listed all of the countries in alphabetical order. 

I didn’t have a grand plan with all of the recipes for the whole year, instead I researched roughly ten at a time. 

Finding The Recipes

Identifying the national dish. Trusty Wikipedia, and the incredibly helpful Taste Atlas, helped me to identify the national dish for the different countries. If the recipe was something that I either couldn’t get the ingredients for, or was something I don’t eat, I’d find another dish that seemed to be unique or popular in that particular country

Finding a good recipe. Ideally I wanted a recipe which was easy to follow with clear steps and definitive measurements for the ingredients. I also preferred recipes with pictures as I find them to be a helpful guide as to what the finished item should look like. Of course, there were times when there really wasn’t too much to go on!

The Results From Cooking A Dish From Every Country In The World

I absolutely loved this resolution! So did the Other Half! Sometimes he rolls his eyes at my antics, but this was a challenge he was fully on board with!

Over the course of the year we tried some amazing flavour combinations, and I created 196 dishes I’d never cooked before. Our meals were colourful, fresh and mostly delicious. Many of the dishes have now made it into regular rotation when I’m cooking too!

What I Learnt By Cooking A Dish From Every Country In The World- Kitchen Confidence

Following techniques I’d never tried before, using ingredients I’d sometimes never heard of, and creating dishes I never knew existed, my confidence in the kitchen definitely grew with this challenge. 

Creating 196 dishes that were all edible, and mostly delicious, gave me a boost in the kitchen, and inspired my 2022 New Year’s Resolution to cook with an A-Z of ingredients I’d never cooked with before. 

What I Learnt - Geography

Researching into the recipes I learnt more about all of the different countries. Not only do I have more of an idea of where they all are, and what sort of cuisine they consume, I can usually remember all of the names of the countries – on a good day! 

What I Learnt By Cooking A Dish From Every Country In The World - Photography

I had always planned to tweet about each new dish I cooked, but I didn’t pay too much attention to the pictures I took to start with. Hopefully you can notice an improvement in the photos if you scroll through. I’m definitely not an expert, but food photography became an unexpected additional piece of learning through the challenge. 

What I Learnt - You Can't Always Get It Right

I shared all of the dishes I cooked on twitter.  Despite my best efforts to find the right recipe, and make a dish ubiquitous with each country, some tweeters let me know when I hadn’t cooked the meal synonymous with their country. 

This didn’t happen too often, and I loved it because I thought it was an opportunity to learn from a local. However I rarely got a reply when I asked them if they could share what I should have cooked. If you’re reading through this and know I’ve missed anything, please let me know!

All 196 Dishes Made When Cooking A Dish From Every Country In The World

Below you can scroll through each dish I made in alphabetical order by country. 

I’ve included the name of the dish, a note about the food, and a link to the website where I found the recipe. 

Alternatively, you can click on a letter in the grid below which will take you straight to the countries beginning with that letter.

Oh, and if you’re eagle-eyed and spotted the letters W and X are missing below, that’s because there aren’t any countries beginning with those letters. Which was helpful to keep my grid neat!

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'A' Countries
A portion of Kabuli palaw, a popular meal in Afghanistan, made when cooking a dish from every country in the world. It is lightly spiced rice and vegetables with nuts and thin slices of carrot.
Afghanistan - Kabuli palaw

Afghanistan

Dish : Kabuli palaw

Notes : A vegetarian rice dish, full of flavour. Grating the carrots would have helped with the asthetics.

Recipe : Gourmet Traveller

A plate containing a portion of Tavë kosi and green salad. It looks like an oven bake with a golden cheesy yoghurty topping and a meat layer at the bottom
Albania - Tavë kosi

Albania

Dish : Tavë kosi

Notes : Baked lamb, rice and yoghurt. It doesn’t sound like it should work, but turned out to be a good combination.

Recipe : BBC Good Food

A plate full of delicious and fresh Tajine Zitoune. A light chicken and olive stew, served with cous cous.
Algeria - Tajine Zitoune

Algeria

Dish : Tajine Zitoune

Notes : A delicious chicken, mushroom and olive stew. Salty and juicy and I served mine with cous cous.

Recipe : Afro Gist

A plate of a potato based meal known as Trinxat, typical in Andorra. It's a delicious and comforting smashed potato with bacon and a golden brown topping served with cream frais and chopped parsley
Andorra - Trinxat

Andorra

Dish : Trinxat

Notes : A hearty and comforting meal, perfect for a winter warmer, with potatoes and bacon. Simple and delicious.

Recipe : International Cuisine

A dish called Muamba De Galinha from Angola containing plain cous cous and a chicken and tomato stew topped with herbs. Part of cooking a dish from every country in the world challenge.
Angola - Muamba De Galinha

Angola

Dish : Muamba De Galinha

Notes : An aromatic chicken stew with plenty of garlic, onions and a bit of spice. 

Recipe : Immaculate Bites

A bowl containing a colourful portion of Fungee and pepperpot, a meal typical of Antigua and Barbuda. It's a beef and vegetable stew with a tomato sauce
Antigua and Barbuda - Fungee and pepperpot

Antigua and Barbuda

Dish : Fungee and pepperpot

Notes : Easy to make and very colourful beef stew. It was sweet, salty and spicy all in one!

Recipe : The Rice Passport

Looking down at a plate of Locro, a national dish from Argentina containing beans, bacon and tomatoes.
Argentina - Locro

Argentina

Dish : Locro

Notes : So many textures and flavours! Slow cooked beef and chorizo, served with beans, corn and butternut squash, with a bacon topping. 

Recipe : Tesco Real Food

A bowl of deep and rich mushroom soup made when cooking a dish from every country in the world and following a recipe for Snkapur from Armenia
Armenia - Snkapur

Armenia

Dish : Snkapur

Notes : Intense flavour in a hearty mushroom soup using fresh and dried ingredients.

Recipe : A year cooking the world

Close up of a plate of deliciously rich looking pieces of Lamington, an Australian cake
Australia - Lamingtons

Australia

Dish : Lamingtons

Notes : The traditional dish for Australia seemed to be barbecue or roast lamb, which are things I’ve often cooked, so I found a recipe for these sweet, coconut cake treats instead.

Recipe : BBC Good Food

A plate containing a golden brown lightly fried Schnitzel, a traditional dish from Austria, served with a portion of chips and some red cabbage.
Austria - Schnitzel

Austria

Dish : Schnitzel

Notes : Pork (or chicken), lightly fried in breadcrumbs.  The Other Half is a huge fan of schnitzel and this was a winner!

Recipe : BBC Good Food

A fresh and inviting portion of Qutab, popular in Azerbaijan. A flatbread stuffed with herbs, spinach and feta.
Azerbaijan - Qutab

Azerbaijan

Dish : Qutab

Notes : A sort of flatbread/crepe filled with lots of herbs, spinach and feta.

Recipe : The Foreign Fork 

'B' Countries
A plate of delicious looking Chicken Souse, a vegetable and chicken stew served with cous cous. Part of the cooking a dish from every country in the world challenge
Bahamas - Chicken Souse

Bahamas

Dish : Chicken Souse

Notes : A deliciously light chicken stew packed with vegetables and a blend of citrus and spice flavours.

Recipe : International Cuisine

A meal of golden rice topped with crispy spiced chicken thighs. Machboos, a dish from Bahrain
Bahrain - Machboos

Bahrain

Dish : Machboos

Notes :  Using the complex flavours of Bahrat, the rice was full of flavour and the chicken scrumptiously crispy.

Recipe : A year cooking the world

Aloo Bhorta, a dish from Bangladesh. Neatly arranged potato and herb based meal served on a plate.
Bangladesh - Aloo Bhorta

Bangladesh

Dish : Aloo Bhorta

Notes : Often served as an accompaniment, but delicious on its own. A blend of potato, garlic and herbs.

Recipe : Shanaz Rafiq

Close up of a slice of macaroni pie, typically a dish from Barbados. Part of the cooking a dish from every country in the world challenge.
Barbados - Macaroni Pie

Barbados

Dish : Macaroni Pie

Notes : Just a few ingredients, including simple spices, make what is essentially macaroni cheese in pie form. Very tasty.

Recipe : Barbados.org

Close up of some tasty looking freshly made potato pancakes, known as Draniki often served in Belarus.
Belarus - Draniki

Belarus

Dish : Draniki

Notes : Simple potato pancakes, perfect with a spoonful of sour cream and smoky bacon.

Recipe : Hint Of Healthy

A delicious bowlful of the hearty national dish from Belgium, Carbonnade flamande
Belgium - Carbonnade flamande

Belgium

Dish : Carbonnade flamande

Notes : Slow cooked beef and ale casserole. It may take a while but is well worth the wait and smells amazing.

Recipe : BBC Good Food

Rice and beans arranged neatly on a plate, a national dish from Belize.
Belize - rice and beans

Belize

Dish : Belize rice and beans

Notes : With coconut milk and herbs this is a fantastic side dish, but we enjoyed it on its own.

Recipe : National Foods

Kulikuli, deep fried peanut balls, a national dish from Benin made for the cooking a dish from every country in the world challenge.
Benin - Kulikuli

Benin

Dish : Kulikuli

Notes : Deep fried peanut balls with onions and cayenne. Mine didn’t turn out that well and were incredibly claggy.

Recipe : Food.com

Ema datshi, the national dish for Bhutan, served in a bowl. It is a stew of chillies and cheese with rice
Bhutan - Ema datshi

Bhutan

Dish : Ema datshi

Notes : Chilli and cheese stew. Quick, easy, not insanely hot like you might think, and much nicer than it sounds!

Recipe : 196 flavours

Delicious looking golden baked pastries. These are Saltenas from Bolivia
Bolivia - Salteñas

Bolivia

Dish : Salteñas

Notes : A bit more involved to make, but these baked empanadas stuffed with chicken, spices, potatoes, and raisins were impressive!

Recipe : Chipa by the dozen

A plate of creamy cheesy dumplings served with some fresh herbs. These are Klepe, the national dish from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Klepe

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dish : Klepe

Notes : Meat filled ravioli/dumplings in in a rich creamy sauce. Mine may not have looked all that pretty, but they tasted good!

Recipe : Balkan Lunchbox

A plate of slow cooked, moist shredded beef served with mashed potatoes and green vegetables. The meat is known as Sesswa and is typical of Botswana
Botswana - Sesswa

Botswana

Dish : Sesswa

Notes : Incredibly simple to make.  Slow cooked beef resulting in a melt in the mouth feast. 

Recipe : G Adventures

Looking down at a plate of chocolate balls coated with chocolate sprinkles and coconut. These are Brigadeiros, a national treat in Brazil.
Brazil - Brigadeiros

Brazil

Dish : Brigadeiros

Notes : Deceptively easy to make chocolate truffle sweet treats. 

Recipe : Tasty

A plate of perfectly golden fried chicken served with a creamy buttermilk and chilli sauce. A dish typical of Brunei called Nasi Katok
Brunei - Nasi Katok

Brunei

Dish : Nasi Katok

Notes : Deep fried chicken served with a delicious spicy buttermilk sauce. I’m not sure my sauce looks as it should, but it tasted fantastic!

Recipe : Kikkoman

A well presented portion of Banitsa, typical of food from Bulgaria. It's a golden topped flaky pastry cheese pie, served with a colourful garden salad
Bulgaria - Banitsa

Bulgaria

Dish : Banitsa

Notes : Filo pastry layered with feta and baked to flaky and savoury perfection. 

Recipe : Food.com

A plate of tomato rice with herbs, this is the national dish of Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso - Riz Gras

Burkina Faso

Dish : Riz Gras

Notes : 11 ingredients go into this spicy chicken, tomato and rice dish. Filling and flavoursome!

Recipe : Food.com

A plate of a dish containing beans, bananas, and herbs. Made when cooking a dish from every country in the world - Burundi - Burundi Beans and Bananas
Burundi - Beans and Bananas

Burundi

Dish : Burundi Beans and Bananas

Notes : An unusual combination! Surprisingly the sweet and savoury flavours work really well!

Recipe : International Cuisine

'C' Countries
A portion of a deliciously hearty Cachupa stew from Cambodia
Cabo Verde - Cachupa

Cabo Verde

Dish : Cachupa

Notes : Meat, squash, cabbage and beans make a  really vibrant and delicious stew.

Recipe : Travel and Munchies

A portion of Trey Amok, a light fish curry dish popular in Cambodia, served with white rice
Cambodia - Trey Amok

Cambodia

Dish : Trey Amok

Notes : Lots of ingredients go into this tasty fish curry which is not too spicy with lovely flavours.

Recipe : International Cuisine – Trey Amok

A plate containing a very grey looking mush with spinach. Sometimes cooking a dish from every country in the world doesn't always work out!
Cameroon - Ndole

Cameroon

Dish : Ndole

Notes : Peanuts and spinach are the main ingredients. Unfortunately, mine turned out very grey and didn’t look too appealing. It tasted ok though!

Recipe : Immaculate Bites

Close up of a delicious bowl of Poutine, the national dish from Canada consisting of deep fried potatoes with a rich gravy and cheese curds. An example of a dish made when cooking a dish from every country in the world.
Canada - Poutine

Canada

Dish : Poutine

Notes : Deep fried potatoes with a rich gravy topped off with cheese curds. Stodgy but what a treat!

Recipe : Seasons and Suppers

A portion of home made Kanda; meatballs and spices in a light sauce with rice. Made when cooking a dish from every country in the world.
Central African Republic - Kanda

Central African Republic

Dish : Kanda

Notes : Meatballs consisting of beef and pumpkin seeds. I think my sauce should have been thicker, but it tasted good.

Recipe : 196 Flavours 

A
Chad - Daraba

Chad

Dish : Daraba

Notes : Lots of vegetables cooked in a salty peanut butter sauce. Simple and scrumptious.

Recipe : Rachel Round The World

A plate containing delicious fresh looking Cazuela, popular in Chile. Containing chicken, corn on the cob and vegetables in a light sauce.
Chile - Cazuela

Chile

Dish : Cazuela

Notes : A simple, one pot dish consisting of chicken, sweetcorn and vegetables in a light and tasty broth. 

Recipe : Taste Of Home

A recreation of a dish popular in China - Kung Pao Chicken. Succulent pieces of sticky and spicy chicken are served with rice.
China - Kung Pao Chicken

China

Dish : Kung Pao Chicken

Notes : A deliciously sticky, spicy and sweet meal with amazingly succulent chicken.

Recipe : Jamie Oliver

A plate containing chicken, corn on the cob, and potatoes all in a light stew like sauce. This is an attempt at making Ajiaco, a national dish from Colombia
Colombia - Ajiaco

Colombia

Dish : Ajiaco

Notes : A chicken and potato stew, I’m not sure why I separated all the ingredients when I served it! Usually accompanied with avocado.

Recipe : The Spruce Eats

Comoros -

Comoros

Dish : Mtsola

Notes : A light and tasty fish stew packed with spinach and other veggies. Mine looked a lot greener than the picture on the recipe!

Recipe : AfroGistMedia

A portion of Moambe, a peanut butter and chicken stew served with white rice
Comgo - Democratic Republic Of - Moambe

Congo - Democratic Republic of

Dish : Moambe

Notes : Thick and rich peanut butter and chicken stew. Salty and savoury.

Recipe : Food.com

A plate of a light fish and green vegetable stew made by following a recipe for Makayabu, a dish popular in the Republic of Congo
Comgo - Republic of - Makayabu

Congo - Republic of

Dish : Makayabu

Notes : A really lovely and light fish and green vegetable stew. Easy to make and good with rice.

Recipe : AfroGistaMedia

A portion of Gallo pinto, typically served in Costa Rica. The rice and bean dish is served with a poached egg on top.
Costa Rica - Gallo pinto

Costa Rica

Dish : Gallo pinto

Notes : Quick, easy, filling and delicious. Often served at breakfast but perfect any time. Rice and beans topped with a poached egg. 

Recipe : Striped Spatula

A plate of Kedjenou and white rice. This is a chicken and vegetable spicy stew often served in Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire - Kedjenou

Côte d’Ivoire

Dish : Kedjenou

Notes : A fairly spicy stew with aubergines and chicken that doesn’t take too much effort and is really tasty.

Recipe :196 Flavours

A plate containing a portion of home made Strukli. This is an attempt at cooking a dish from every country in the world. Cheese and dough layered concotion from Croatia.
Coatia - Strukli

Croatia

Dish : Strukli

Notes : A lot more effort to create but worth the time to make a rich and creamy cheese filled dough bake.

Recipe : Honest Cooking

A plate of delicious ropa-vieja, the national dish of Cuba, made when cooking a dish from every country in the world.
Cuba - Ropa Vieja

Cuba

Dish : Ropa Vieja

Notes : Has a longer cooking time which allows the fantastic flavours to really mix with the beef, tomato and vegetables.

Recipe : Daring Gourmet

A plate of Afelia, popular in Cyprus. This is a pork and onion dish with plenty wine and coriander seeds
Cyprus - Afelia

Cyprus

Dish : Afelia

Notes : Pork marinated with red wine and coriander seeds to make a scrumptious stew.

Recipe : BBC Good Food – Afelia

A plate of rich meat stew with slices of dumpling. The national dish for the Czech Republic - Vepřo knedlo zelo
Czech Rpublic - Vepřo knedlo zelo

Czech Republic

Dish : Vepřo knedlo zelo

Notes : Pork roasted with light seasoning and caraway seeds, served with hearty dumplings. Delicious.

Recipe : 196 Flavours

'D' Countries

A well presented plate of Stegt Flæsk, typical of a meal from Denmark. Thick bacon with a creamy parsley sauce and boiled potatoes.
Denmark - Stegt Flæsk

Denmark

Dish : Stegt Flæsk

Notes : Thick bacon served with a perfectly complimentary light creamy parsley sauce

Recipe : Copenhagen.net

A plate of scrumptious looking rice cooked with lamb and . An attempt at cooking a dish from every country in the world, this is Skoudehkaris from Djibouti
Djibouti - Skoudehkaris

Djibouti

Dish : Skoudehkaris

Notes : A one pot dish of tender lamb and rice for a lovely warming meal.

Recipe : National Foods

National dish of Dominica, a bowl of delicious looking green soup with chives and a spoonful of sour cream on top, with a fresh bread bun at the side.
Dominica - Callaloo soup

Dominica

Dish : Callaloo soup

Notes : Coconut, meat, and I substituted spinach for the leaves to make this flavour packed soup.

Recipe : Dominica Gourmet

A plate of food arranged in the shape of a flag. Rice creates the outline of the quadrants, whilst beans and meat fill the spaces as colour. This is La Bandera, the national dish of Dominican Republic, made when cooking a dish from every country in the world.
Dominican Republic - La bandera

Dominican Republic

Dish : La bandera

Notes : Chicken, beans and rice, assembled to resemble the flag of the Dominican Republic. Really nice.

Recipe : Compassion Explorer

'E' Countries

A bright and fresh portion of Batar Da’an, a dish popular in East Timor.
East Timor - Batar Da’an

East Timor

Dish : Batar Da’an

Notes : Suitable for vegetarians and vegans, this is a deliciously filling dish of corn and beans with butternut squash too

Recipe : International Cuisine

A plate of steaming hot and freshly served Fritada de chancho, a dish typical of Ecuador, served with fresh tomatoes and sliced avocado. Made when cooking a dish from every country in the world.
Ecuador - Fritada de chancho

Ecuador

Dish : Fritada de chancho

Notes : Braised pork marinated with orange juice, onions and garlic. Light, refreshing and tasty.

Recipe : Laylita’s Recipes

A plate of delicious and well presented Koshari, a typical meal in Egypt. Containing pasta, lentils and chickpeas with a tomato sauce, topped with fried onions and chopped herbs
Egypt - Koshari

Egypt

Dish : Koshari

Notes : There’s a lot going on in this dish, including lentils, pasta and chickpeas, with a slightly spiced tomato sauce and fried onions.

Recipe : The Mediterranean Dish

A bowl of Pupusas and home made coleslaw, typical of a meal in El Salvador. The Pupusas are lightly browned dough dumplings, filled with cheese and beans and pork.
El Salvador - Pupusas

El Salvador

Dish : Pupusas

Notes : Light dough stuffed with cheese and beans and a flavoursome pork mixture served with an El Salvador coleslaw.

Recipe : Tasty

A well presented bowl of delicious looking Succotash, comprising of beans and sweetcorn with herbs and bacon. A dish typical of Equatorial Guinea.
Equatorial Guinea - Succotash

Equatorial Guinea

Dish : Succotash

Notes : A delicious mix of beans sautéed with sweetcorn, butter and herbs and topped with chopped bacon and herbs. Very tasty.

Recipe : National Dish

A plate of Zigni, a rich beef stew served with white rice. An example of a meal made when cooking a dish from every country in the world.
Eritrea - Zigni

Eritrea

Dish : Zigni

Notes : Amazing flavours and depth in this mouthwatering spicy beef stew with warming berbere spices.

Recipe : Great British Chefs

Looking straight down at a bowl full of a vivid pink potato and beetroot salad. A dish typical of Estonia called Rosolje, made when cooking a dish from every country in the world.
Estonia - Rosolje

Estonia

Dish : Rosolje

Notes : An incredible pink salad made with beetroot, potato, apple and pickles along with some additional spices. 

Recipe : Panning The Globe

Looking down at a bowl of green fresh Slaai, a salad of avocado and spices, popular in Eswatini.
Eswatini - Slaai

Eswatini

Dish : Slaai

Notes : Avocado spiced up with coconut, ginger and peanuts to create this incredible tasting fresh salad.

Recipe : 196 Flavours

A bowl full of white rice and a deliciously rich and dark looking curry with boiled eggs. This is Doro Wat, popular in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia - Doro Wat

Ethiopia

Dish : Doro Wat

Notes : A chicken curry using warming berbere spices topped with boiled eggs to make a fiery taste sensation

Recipe : Ministry of Curry

'F' Countries

A fresh and delicious looking bowl of Kokoda, a creamy fish salad served on a bed of little gem lettuce leaves.
Fiji - Kokoda

Fiji

Dish : Kokoda

Notes : Rather than cooking the fish, it is marinated with lime, and served with chilli and coconut to make a deliciously light and fresh dish.

Recipe : National Dish

3 tasty looking Karelian on a plate. They are small dark bread cases filled with a rice and egg and butter topping. Attempting when cooking a dish from every country in the world.
Finland - Karelian

Finland

Dish : Karelian

Notes : Dense bread filled with a buttery rice and egg filling full of flavour.

Recipe : This is Finland

A bowl of steamingly delicious and rich Beef Bourgignon, typical of a dish from France. Tender pieces of beef in a rich gravy served with Sweet potato mash.
France - Beef Bourgignon

France

Dish : Beef Bourgignon

Notes : Beef marinated and slow cooked to create a mouthwateringly tender stew perfect for a winters day. 

Recipe : BBC Good Food

'G' Countries

Looking down at a bowl full of Poisson Salé, Gabonese Salted Cod Stew. A delicious looking rich tomatoey sauce with fresh ingredients
Gabon - Poisson Salé

Gabon

Dish : Poisson Salé

Notes :  Salted cod stew made with aubergine, leek, cabbage, tomato and some spice. Great flavour combination.

Recipe : Arousing Appetites

Looking down at a delicious looking bowl of domoda and rice. It is a peanut stew with chicken, and looks a bit like a thick curry.
The Gambia - Domoda

The Gambia

Dish : Dodoma

Notes : A chicken stew thickened with a good helping of peanut butter, and a warming kick from scotch bonnet.

Recipe : The Daring Gourmet

Looking down at a bowl full of Chakhokhbili, a delicious looking light and fresh tomato and chicken stew with fresh herbs
Georgia - Chakhokhbili

Georgia

Dish : Chakhokhbili

Notes : A straightforward yet incredibly delicious combination of chicken with ripe and fresh tomatoes, herbs and chillies. 

Recipe : Simply Homecooked

Looking down on a plate of Sauerbraten, fresh boiled potatoes and vibrant carrots and green beans. A meal made when cooking a dish from every country in the world.
Germany - Sauerbraten

Germany

Dish : Sauerbraten

Notes : A slow process of marinating beef in spices and vinegar, then slow cooking to create an incredible meat and sauce.

Recipe : National Foods

A dish full of kelewele, a street food from Ghana. Deliciously golden fried slices of plantain
Ghana - Kelewele

Ghana

Dish : Kelewele, also known as Aloco

Notes : plantains (I used bananas), coated in a spices and fried for a crunchy snack or side dish that’s soft in the middle. 

Recipe : African Bites

Looking down at a bowl with a slice of delicious looking mousaka in it, and a side dish of green salad.
Greece - Mousaka

Greece

Dish : Mousaka

Notes : Layers of aubergine, lamb cooked in a tomato and herb suace, and potatoes, topped with a bechamel sauce. 

Recipe : My Greek Dish

Looking down at a bowl of tasty looking oil down, the national dish from Grenada. It's a fish and vegetable stew served with a naan bread on the side.
Grenada - Oil Down

Grenada

Dish : Oil Down

Notes : An aromatic medley of white fish, vegetables and herbs with a dash of coconut milk too.

Recipe : 196 flavours

Looking down at a bowl full of Pepian, a rich and thick chicken stew from Guatemala, served with rice
Guatemala - Pepian

Guatemala

Dish : Pepian

Notes : A wonderful spicy meat stew with a thick and rich sauce including warming notes of cinnamon, allspice and chilli

Recipe : Spanish Academy

Looking down at a bowl full of Yetisse, a dish originating in Guinea. It is a tomato and fish stew.
Guinea - Yetisse

Guinea

Dish : Yetisse

Notes : A  colourful and rich tuna and tomato stew with vegetables and a light warming kick of heat.

Recipe : 196 flavours

A dish containing white rice and Cafriela de Frango, chicken in a light and spice sauce.
Guinea Bissau - Cafriela de Frango

Guinea Bissau

Dish : Cafriela de Frango

Notes : A simple dish packed with flavour from chilies, garlic and lemon with lightly browned juicy chicken.

Recipe : Beeb Recipes

Looking down at a delicious looking bowl of Guyanese Pepperpot. It's a dark, rich looking sauce that looks like treacle, with cubes of beef and a side portion of cous cous
Guyana - Guyanese Pepperpot

Guyana

Dish : Guyanese Pepperpot

Notes : Beef slow cooked in a  delectable, rich, sweet and spicy sauce including orange, cinnamon, cloves and chilies.

Recipe : Chatelaine

'H' Countries

Close up of Griot, some succulent looking pork on a plate, served with sliced pickled vegetables.
Haiti - Griot

Haiti

Dish : Griot

Notes : Pork cooked in a broth of citrus and spice served with shredded pickled veg.

Recipe : Great British Chefs

A plate of Macheteadas, a Hondurian bread made when cooking a dish from every country in the world
Honduras - Macheteadas

Honduras

Dish : Macheteadas

Notes : Looking a bit like doughnuts, they are actually a delicious and light fried bread.

Recipe : Craftlog

Looking down at a bowl of delicious looking goulash - meat, potatoes and vegetables in a tomato and paprika sauce
Hungary - Goulash

Hungary

Dish : Goulash

Notes : A delicious meat stew with fresh, seasonal vegetables and the warmth of paprika.

Recipe : Saveur

'I' Countries

Looking down at a bowl of Kjötsúpa, delicious Icelandic lamb soup, with some sliced bread to the side.
Iceland - Kjötsúpa

Iceland

Dish : Kjötsúpa

Notes : Lamb and root vegetable soup in a simple and light yet delicious broth.

Recipe : The Spruce Eats

Looking down at a bowl of bright and fresh looking Khichdi. A meal cooked when cooking a dish from every country in the world.
India - Khichdi

India

Dish : Khichdi

Notes : A healthy and colourful vegetarian dish featuring rice and lentils for a comforting bowl of food.

Recipe : Dassana’s Veg Recipes

Looking down at a bowl of Nasi Goreng, the national dish of Indonesia. There are herbs and a chilli on the side.
Indonesia - Nasi Goreng

Indonesia

Dish : Nasi Goreng

Notes : Spicy and savoury. Chicken stir fried with rice and shredded omelette, and plenty of chillies.

Recipe : BBC Good Food

Looking down at a bowl of Khoresh-e ghormeh sabzi , an Iranian dish served on a bed of rice
Iran - Khoresh-e ghormeh sabzi

Iran

Dish : Khoresh-e ghormeh sabzi

Notes : Beef and beans cooked in aromatic fresh herbs for a taste sensation.

Recipe : The Caspian Chef

Looking down at a bowl containing delicious looking Masgouf served with cous cous
Iraq - Masgouf

Iraq

Dish : Masgouf

Notes : Seasoned with herbs and spices, carp is traditionally used for this dish. I used sea bass and it was so tasty. 

Recipe : Cookpad

Looking down at a bowl of delicious Irish stew. The beef looks succulent, the vegetables look tender, and the sauce looks full of flavour
Ireland - Irish Stew

Ireland

Dish : Irish Stew

Notes : Beef and vegetables in a rich and tangy sauce made with Guinness for a wholesome and hearty dish.

Recipe : Daring Gourmet

A close up of a plate of home made falafel with humus, pitta, chopped tomato and sliced cucumber in the background
Israel - Falafel

Israel

Dish : Falafel

Notes : Fritters full of garlic, herbs and chickpeas, I served mine with flatbreads, humous and salad.

Recipe : Mediterranean Dish

Italy - Ragu alla Bolognese

Italy

Dish : Ragu alla Bolognese

Notes : A hearty slow cooked beef sauce that was well worth the effort and perfectly complemented the pasta.

Recipe : BBC Good Food

'J' Countries

Close up of a bowl of delicious looking Ackee and Saltfish
Jamaica - Ackee and Saltfish

Jamaica

Dish : Ackee and Saltfish

Notes : I had to improvise with some ingredients. It still turned out to be delicious and fresh

Recipe : BBC Good Food

looking down at a bowl of well presented Japanese curry rice
Japan - Curry Rice

Japan

Dish : Curry Rice

Notes : Chicken cooked in a sweet, thick and mild sauce, that reminded me a bit of chip shop curry sauce. Scrumptious!

Recipe : Chopstick Chronicles

Jordan - Mansaf

Jordan

Dish : Mansaf

Notes : Lamb cooked in a light yoghurt sauce with gentle spices and served over pitta bread. Unusual and moreish.

Recipe : Food.com

'K' Countries

Close up of a bowl full of delicious and fresh looking Beshbarmak, a national dish for Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan - Beshbarmak

Kazakhstan

Dish : Beshbarmak

Notes : Light and fresh flavours in this unusual and filling dish with beef, vegetables and doughy noodles. 

Recipe : Arbuz

Close up of a plate of kuku-wa-kupaka served with rice. A fresh chicken and coconut stew
Kenya - kuku-wa-kupaka

Kenya

Dish : kuku-wa-kupaka

Notes : Chicken in a delicate light and spicy coconut sauce, with a citrus and chilli kick. 

Recipe : Biscuits and Ladles

A bowl of delicious looking orange soup, also known as Palusami, a dish popular in Kiribati made with pumpkin.
Kiribati - Palusami

Kiribati

Dish : Palusami

Notes : Smooth, silky and creamy pumpkin and coconut soup. Wonderful sweet and earthy flavours.

Recipe : International Cuisine

Close up of a broken fried egg served with vegetables and rice as a Bimibap dish
North Korea - Bimibap

Korea, North

Dish : Bimibap

Notes : An assortment of rice and vegetables with a sweet and salty sauce that all gets mixed up in the bowl after serving.

Recipe : The Wanderlust Kitchen

Close up of a bowl of Bulgogi with Kimchi served with rice
South Korea - Bulgogi with Kimchi

Korea, South

Dish : Bulgogi with Kimchi

Notes : Marinated and succulent beef that is sweet, savoury and salty at the same time, with fermented vegetables

Recipe : Ingmar

A slice of golden Flia, a Kosovan speciality, with a fork on the plate next to it
Kosovo - Flia

Kosovo

Dish : Flia

Notes : The trickiest of all the dishes I made. Lots of time and lots of layers go into making this tasty cheesy flan/bread.

Recipe : Global Table Adventure

Looking down at a moist and golden cake of Gers ogaily from Kuwait. A slice has been cut and is on a separate plate
Kuwait - Gers ogaily

Kuwait

Dish : Gers ogaily

Notes : A simple looking cake with incredible flavours of cardamon and saffron and a wonderfully moist consistency.

Recipe : Amira’s Pantry

Looking down at a bowl of beef, vegetables and rice, known as Plov
Kyrgystan - Plov

Kyrgyzstan

Dish : Plov

Notes : Beef, vegetables, rice, and a few simple spices go into this filling and easy pilaf meal. 

Recipe : Natasha’s Kitchen

'L' Countries

Looking down at a plate containing delicious and fresh larb portioned into lettuce leafs.
Laos - Larb

Laos

Dish : Larb

Notes : Deliciously light, fresh, slightly caramelised and spicy. A warming salad with chicken that’s fairly easy to make.

Recipe : The Woks Of Life

A bowl full of golden, fresh and delicious Latvian Piragi - bread buns stuffed with chopped bacon
Latvia - Piragi

Latvia

Dish : Piragi

Notes : They may look like simple bread buns, but they’re actually stuffed with sweet sautéed onions and salty and smoked bacon.

Recipe : Belly Rumbles

Four images of delicious Lebanese cuisine, Lamb Tagine, Trator Style Salmon, Tabbouleh and Baba Ganoush
Lebanon - Lamb Tagine, Trator Style Salmon, Tabbouleh and Baba Ganoush

Lebanon

Dish : Lamb Tagine, Trator Style Salmon, Tabbouleh and Baba Ganoush

Notes : The Other Half is a big fan of Lebanese food so I made a bit of a feast and it was amazing!

Recipes :

BBC Good Food – tabbouleh

BBC Good Food – trator style salmon

The Mediterranean Dish – baba ganoush

All recipes – lamb tagine

Looking down at a bowl of spinach and tangerine soup with a spoonful of sour cream in the middle
Lesotho - Spinach and Tangarine Soup

Lesotho

Dish : Spinach and tangerine soup

Notes : An unusual combination of earthy and citrus flavours. I wasn’t a big fan of this one.

Recipe : 196 Flavours

Close up of a bowl of fresh and thick Liberian chicken gravy served with cous cous
Liberia - Liberian chicken gravy

Liberia

Dish : Liberian chicken gravy

Notes : Chicken and scotch bonnet go into this slow burning stew. It usually includes seafood too but I don’t really like it so left it out.

Recipe : Immaculate Bites

Close up of a pan of Shakshuka, rich tomato sauce with eggs poaching in the sauce and a sprinking of herbs on top
Libya - Shakshuka

Libya

Dish : Shakshuka

Notes : A rich and tangy tomato sauce with poached eggs that cook in the mixture for a filling dish any time of day.

Recipe : BBC Good Food

Looking down at a bowl of Hafalaab, a dish of Liechtenstein. A light broth-like ham soup with corn dumplings
Liechtenstein - Hafalaab

Liechtenstein

Dish : Hafalaab Ham Soup

Notes : A light broth with hearty corn dumplings, smokiness from ham, and plenty of fresh herbs.

Recipe : Copy Me That

Looking down at a bowl of bright purple soup. This is Šaltibarščiai, typical of Lithuania
Lithuania - Šaltibarščiai

Lithuania

Dish : Šaltibarščiai

Notes : A vivid and colourful creamy beetroot soup. Best served cold. Earthy and smooth.

Recipe : The Spruce Eats

A thick slice of ham served with Judd Mat Gaardebounen, a creamy broad bean mixture.
Luxembourg - Judd Mat Gaardebounen

Luxembourg

Dish : Judd Mat Gaardebounen

Notes : Smoked pork with creamy broad beans, a nice complimentary savoury and salty combination

Recipe : Daily Compass the original site I found the recipe from has since shut down

'M' Countries

Close up of a freshly cooked dish of Malagasy Romazava served with rice. It's a chicken stew with greens.
Madagascar - Malagasy Romazava

Madagascar

Dish : Malagasy Romazava

Notes : A beef stew with plenty of greens, although some were more difficult to track down so I improvised.

Recipe : International Cuisine

Close up of a dish of freshly cooked Chicken curry with Nsima, a typical dish from Malawi
Malawi - Chicken curry with Nsima

Malawi

Dish : Chicken curry with Nsima

Notes : A stew-like chicken curry that was full of flavour with easy to find ingredients for a wonderful dish.

Recipe : Food 52

Looking down at a dish of Nasi Lemak, with chopped peanuts, cucumber, boiled eggs and rice
Malaysia - Nasi Lemak

Malaysia

Dish : Nasi Lemak

Notes : Cooling and sweet coconut rice complimented by the heat and spice of sambal. Delicious and fresh.

Recipe : Rasi Malaysia

A dish of freshly baked Gulha, a typical dish from the Maldives
Maldives - Gulha

Maldives

Dish : Gulha

Notes : Fluffy coconut dumplings stuffed with a light tuna mix and a fiery kick. Very scrumptious.

Recipe : Dinner by Dennis

Looking down at a dish of Tiguadege Na served with rice. It looks fresh and delicious.
Mali - Tiguadege Na

Mali

Dish : Tiguadege Na

Notes : Lots of tomatoes and herbs are cooked with meat and peanut butter to make a light yet rich sauce.

Recipe : Together Women Rise

A plate of Imqarrun il-forn, a pasta bake from Malta, served with a fresh green salad
Malta - Imqarrun il-forn

Malta

Dish : Imqarrun il-forn

Notes : A bubbling hot golden pasta bake with pork and herbs and a crispy golden topping.

Recipe : Apron and Whisk

Close up of three Chukuchuk, coconut rice balls as served in the Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands - Chukuchuk

Marshall Islands

Dish : Chukuchuk

Notes : Deliciously light and sweet coconut balls, a perfect accompaniment for many other dishes.

Recipe : International Cuisine

Looking down at two bowls of hot and steaming Bonava, a potato and lamb stew from Mauritania
Mauritania - Bonava

Mauritania

Dish : Bonava

Notes : Potatoes and lamb are the stars of the show in this stew with light herbs and spices.

Recipe : 196 flavours

Looking down at a bowl of freshly made Mexican mole, with two tacos and lettuce on the side
Mexico - Mole

Mexico

Dish : Mole

Notes : Chocolate and chillies are used in this warming chicken dish which is amazingly spicy, bitter, sweet and salty at the same time.

Recipe : Jamie Oliver

Looking down at a plate of Chicken Kelaguen from Micronesia, served with tortillas and a soy sauce
Micronesia - Chicken Kelaguen

Micronesia

Dish : Chicken Kelaguen

Notes : Marinated chicken with fresh coconut and green onions are used to make this simple and scrumptious salad.

Recipe : 196 Flavours

Looking down at a bowl of Zeama, a chicken and noodle broth from Moldova
Moldova - Zeama

Moldova

Dish : Zeama

Notes : A light chicken broth with noodles, root vegetables and a zesty lemony kick.

Recipe : International Cuisine

A plate of Barbagiuan, small golden pasty's fresh out of the oven
Monaco - Barbagiuan

Monaco

Dish : Barbagiuan

Notes : Looking a bit like minature cornish pasty’s, but stuffed with cheese for a savoury tasty bite.

Recipe : World Food Tour

Close up of a plate of Mongolian Bansh, light dumplings with a serving of soy sauce
Mongolia - Bansh

Mongolia

Dish : Bansh

Notes : Delicious little meat filled dumplings which took more effort to make but were well worth it. Worked well dipped in some soy sauce.

Recipe : Travel Food Atlas

A dish of hot and steaming bean and tomato stew, Čorbast Pasulj, a dish from Montenegro
Montenegro - Čorbast Pasulj

Montenegro

Dish : Čorbast Pasulj

Notes : A delicious bean stew that’s really easy to make, colourful, tasty and very filling. 

Recipe : The Balkan Hostess

Close up of a fresh Moroccan tagine served with cous cous
Morocco - Vegetable Tagine

Morocco

Dish : Vegetable Tagine

Notes : Subtle warming flavours mixed in with fresh vegetables and herbs for this easy to make dish served with cous cous.

Recipe : The Mediterranean Dish

Two legs of succulent and hot Piri Piri Chicken,
Mozambique - Piri Piri Chicken

Mozambique

Dish : Piri Piri Chicken

Notes : I was nervous about the amount of chillies used in the recipe, but wow! The chicken was so succulent and wonderfully flavoured.

Recipe : Explorers Kitchen

A bowl of Mohinga, a fish soup with noodles and boiled eggs from Myanmar
Myanmar - Mohinga

Myanmar

Dish : Mohinga

Notes : An unusual fish soup with noodles, boiled eggs and a squeeze of lime for a citrusy burst.

Recipe : Happy Foodie

'N' Countries

A bowl full of Potjiekos, a beef stew from Namibia, served with cous cous
Namibia - Potjiekos

Namibia

Dish : Namibian Beef Stew Potjiekos

Notes : Usually cooked over an open fire, my stove top attempt at the beef stew was simple and scrumptious.

Recipe : Ester Kocht

A lightly golden and delicious Coconut Crusted Fish served with chips and green vegetables. Something made when cooking a dish from every country in the world
Nauru - Coconut Crusted Fish

Nauru

Dish : Coconut Crusted Fish

Notes : Ever so slightly like the British fish and chips, but rather than batter, the fish is coated in a wonderful light and sweet coconut crumb.

Recipe : International Cuisine

A dish of marinated Chicken Sekuwa, with herbs and spices and fluffy rice on the side
Nepal - Chicken Sekuwa

Nepal

Dish : Chicken Sekuwa

Notes : A really simple recipe. Chicken marinated in yoghurt and fresh herbs for a flavoursome and juicy dish.

Recipe : Food.com

A bowl of mashed potato topped with slices of smoky sausage. This is Dutch Stamppot
Netherlands - Dutch Stamppot

Netherlands

Dish : Dutch Stamppot

Notes : A comforting dish usually consisting of mashed potato and smoky sausages. 

Recipe : Panning The Globe

A bowl full of freshly cooked Maori Boil Up, meat and vegetables in a soup-like broth
New Zealand - Maori Boil Up

New Zealand

Dish : Maori Boil Up

Notes : A light soup-like dish with pork, bacon, plenty of vegetables, and a thin yet tasty broth.

Recipe : Little Figgy

Looking down at a bowl of Indio Viejo, a thick stew from Nicaragua
Nicaragua - Indio Viejo

Nicaragua

Dish : Indio Viejo

Notes : An unusual take on a beef stew, using tortillas to make a thick sauce, which tasted better than it looked.

Recipe : Curious Cuisiniere

A dish of Dounguouri Soko, lamb, bean and tomato stew with cous cous from Niger
Niger - Dounguouri Soko

Niger

Dish : Dounguouri Soko

Notes : A lamb stew with beans, tomatoes and peppers. Usually served with mayonnaise too!

Recipe : 196 Flavours

A bowl with piled up Nigerian Jollof, a tomato and pepper infused rice dish
Nigeria - Nigerian Jollof

Nigeria

Dish : Nigerian Jollof

Notes : A one pot rice dish oozing with juicy flavour from tomatoes and peppers, topped with freshly herbs.

Recipe : Urban Farmie

Close up of a slice of Zelnik, a traditional dish from North Macedonia made from layers of pastry filled with meat, cheese, leek and onions
North Macedonia - Zelnik

North Macedonia

Dish : Zelnik

Notes : Layers of flaky pastry filled with meat, cheese, leek and onions for a savoury sort of pie.

Recipe : Macedonian Cuisine

Norway - Fårikål

Norway

Dish : Fårikål

Notes : Slow cooked lamb and cabbage stew with peppercorns. A simple and hearty dish.

Recipe : North Wild Kitchen

'O' Countries

A plate of Shuwa, marinated lamb from Oman, served with carrots and cous cous
Oman - Shuwa

Oman

Dish : Shuwa

Notes : Slow cooked lamb marinated in a deliciously warming spiced rub including nutmeg, cumin and paprika.

Recipe : Great British Chefs

'P' Countries

A bowl of Nihari, national dish of Pakistan, served with rice, slices of ginger, chillies, lemon, naan bread and chopped coriander
Pakistan - Nihari

Pakistan

Dish : Nihari

Notes : There’s a lot going on in this slow cooked beef dish. It was fabulous, although I think I may have split the cream!

Recipe : Flour and Spice

Close up of a dish of Tinola, a chicken and vegetable stew served with cous cous
Palau - Tinola

Palau

Dish : Tinola

Notes : A light chicken stew with green vegetables and a hint of heat from ginger.

Recipe : Jeanelle Eats

Looking down at a dish of Panamanian Sancocho, a chicken and vegetable stew served with cous cous
Panama - Panamanian Sancocho

Panama

Dish : Panamanian Sancocho

Notes : A thick chicken soup that was good for the soul and bursting with simple flavours.

Recipe : International Cuisine

A bowl of the tropical meaty stew Mumu, served with cous cous and a sprinkling of herbs
Papua New Guinea - Mumu

Papua New Guinea

Dish : Mumu

Notes : Pork, pineapple, chicken and coconut. This was a deliciously sweet and savoury tropical stew!

Recipe : International Cuisine

A slice of Sopa Paraguaya, a type of corn pie, served on a plate with a fresh and colourful salad
Paraguay - Sopa Paraguaya

Paraguay

Dish : Sopa Paraguaya

Notes : A cheesy cornbread that was light and fluffy and easy to make. Usually served as an accompaniment

Recipe : 196 Flavours

Close up of a bowl of fresh and colourful Peruvian ceviche, a light and citrusy fish salad
Peru - Peruvian ceviche

Peru

Dish : Peruvian ceviche

Notes : The fish ‘cooks’ through marinating for an intensely zingy, light and refreshing salad. 

Recipe : Jamie Oliver

A plate of Chicken Adobo served with rice. The dark and sticky chicken dish is topped with chopped coriander
Philippines - Adobo

Philippines

Dish : Adobo

Notes : Chicken cooked in a gorgeously delicious sticky sauce. A bit like a sweet and sour but less tart.

Recipe : Recipe Tin Eats

A bowl of delicious looking Bigos Stew, a traditional dish from Poland. Containing saurkraut, cabbage and meat
Poland - Bigos Stew

Poland

Dish : Bigos Stew

Notes : A definite winter warmer. Saurkraut, cabbage and smoky flavours, this tasted wonderfully Eastern European!

Recipe : Everyday Healthy Recipes

A casserole dish filled with Bacalhau a Gomes de Sá, layers of potato topped with hard boiled egg and olives, with herbs sprinkled around
Portugal - Bacalhau a Gomes de Sá

Portugal

Dish : Bacalhau a Gomes de Sá

Notes : A bit like a light pie made with salt cod and potatoes topped with boiled eggs and olives.

Recipe : Olivia’s Cuisine

'Q' Countries

Qatar - Thareed

Qatar

Dish : Thareed

Notes : A Middle Eastern beef stew with a rich and warming spiced sauce and plenty of vegetables.

Recipe : Feastful Fork

'R' Countries

A bowl of freshly made Sarmale, a traditional Romanian dish of stuffed cabbage leaves
Romania - Sarmale

Romania

Dish : Sarmale

Notes : Fairly simple ingredients including cabbage stuffed with pork and herbs. Wonderfully hearty. 

Recipe : The Spruce Eats

A delicious bowl of Russian soup called Shchi, served with rye bread and a spoonful of sour cream
Russia - Shchi

Russia

Dish : Shchi

Notes : A wonderful vegetable soup with cabbage, potatoes and herbs and a delicious dollop of sour cream.

Recipe : National Foods

Rwanda - Lamb Brochettes

Rwanda

Dish : Lamb Brochettes

Notes : Marinated lamb kebabs with tomatoes, chilies and herbs for a dish that’s easy and not overly spicy.

Recipe : African Bite

'S' Countries

A dish inspired by Saltfish and Plantains from Saint Kitts and Nevis. A light fish salad with rice balls and cooked plantains
Saint Kitts and Nevis - Saltfish and Plantains

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Dish : Saltfish and Plantains

Notes : I had to get creative with some ingredients that I couldn’t get my hands on, and made this delicious light and fresh fish dish.

Recipe : Caribbean National Weekly

A fresh dish of Green Fig and Saltfish Salad from Saint Lucia, with chopped herbs sprinkled around the bowl.
Saint Lucia - Green Fig and Saltfish Salad

Saint Lucia

Dish : Green Fig and Saltfish Salad

Notes : The green fig is actually a green banana. An unusual but tasty sweet and savoury combination for a light salad.

Recipe : International Cuisine

Two delicious lightly fried fishcakes served with lemon wedges and two sauces
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Fishcakes

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Dish : Fishcakes

Notes : Scrumptious light fish mixed with peppers and herbs then gently fried until lightly crispy on the outside.

Recipe : Spice Island Cooking

A plate full of Pani Popo, coconut bread buns typical of Samoa.
Samoa - Pani Popo

Samoa

Dish : Pani Popo

Notes : A light and fluffy and seriously delicious coconut bread bun. Delicious on their own or dunked into a stew or curry.

Recipe : Wild Wild Whisk

A casserole dish full of Swallows Nest's, a pasta dish from San Marino. Strips of pasta are rolled up with ham and cheese.
San Marino - Swallows Nest's

San Marino

Dish : Swallows Nest's

Notes : A one pot cheese and ham pasta dish, arranged to resemble Swallow’s nests apparently.

Recipe : Global Table Adventures

A dish containing freshly cooked white fish with a stew like sauce, this is Calulu De Peixe from Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe - Calulu De Peixe

Sao Tome and Principe

Dish : Calulu De Peixe

Notes : Fish and vegetables simmered together for a nice light, filling, and colourful stew.

Recipe : Travel Food Atlas

A bowl full of Al Kabsa, a tomato and chicken rice dish
Saudi Arabia - Al Kabsa

Saudi Arabia

Dish : Al Kabsa

Notes : A one pot spicy chicken and rice dish, mine might have been a bit thick but tasted good.

Recipe : International Cuisine

A bowl full of Thieboudienne, a rice dish served with fresh fish and vegetables and a wedge of lime
Senegal - Thieboudienne

Senegal

Dish : Thieboudienne

Notes : Spicy jollof rice, light white fish with subtle yet spicy flavourings, and plenty of vegetables.

Recipe : Yummy Medley

Serbia - Pljeskavica

Serbia

Dish : Pljeskavica

Notes : A deliciously meaty pork and beef burger, usually served in pitta breads with a tomato and cheesy sauce.

Recipe : Cooking the globe

A dish of delicious looking Rougail Saucisse - sausages in a tomato sauce served with fresh white rice
Seychelles - Rougail Saucisse

Seychelles

Dish : Rougail Saucisse

Notes : Sausages chopped and service in an aromatic tomato sauce. Fairly easy and tastes good too.

Recipe : 196 Flavours

A dish of groundnut stew, a chicken and peanut butter sauced main served with white rice. An example of a dish made when cooking a dish from every country in the world.
Sierra Leone - Groundnut Stew

Sierra Leone

Dish : Groundnut Stew

Notes : Chicken with peanut butter, onions and peppers. A savoury and filling stew like dish.

Recipe : Notes from a messy kitchen

A bowl full of chicken, rice and cucumber, as a Hainanese Chicken Rice
Singapore - Hainanese Chicken Rice

Singapore

Dish : Hainanese Chicken Rice

Notes : More than just chicken and rice, this has a depth of delicious savoury flavour using chicken fat.

Recipe : Tasty

A dish of the Slovakian meal of Bryndzove Halusky. Creamy potatoes topped with sour cream and smoked bacon
Slovakia - Bryndzove Halusky

Slovakia

Dish : Bryndzove Halusky

Notes : Wonderfully creamy potatoes topped with the perfect accompaniment of crispy, salty, bacon and fresh herbs.

Recipe : National Foods

A plate of well cooked sausages served with saurkraut and Ajdovi Žganci Pečenica, a Slovenian dish.
Slovenia - Ajdovi Žganci Pečenica

Slovenia

Dish : Ajdovi Žganci Pečenica

Notes : A sort of buckwheat porridge, which didn’t turn out as hoped, served with smokey sausages and fried onions.

Recipe : Ingmar

A dish of delicious looking orange Curried coconut, lime and squash soup, with sliced brown bread on the side and a sprinking of fresh herb on top
Solomon Islands - Curried coconut, lime and squash soup

Solomon Islands

Dish : Curried coconut, lime and squash soup

Notes : A deliciously refreshing and warming vegetable soup, with a light citrus twist.

Recipe : BlogSpot

A dish of delicious looking crispy golden baked chicken served with cous cous. the chicken is Digaag Duban from Somalia
Somalia - Digaag Duban

Somalia

Dish : Digaag Duban

Notes : Chicken rubbed with numerous spices and baked until crisp and golden on the outside and succulent on the inside.

Recipe : The Spice Adventuress

A portion of South African dish, Bobotie, a layered spiced meat with a creamy topping. Served with a fresh green salad
South Africa - Bobotie

South Africa

Dish : Bobotie

Notes : Lightly curried meat, layered with rice and  a creamy topping and dried fruits. Wonderful flavours.

Recipe : BBC Good Food

A selection of delicious looking Spanish tapas dishes including patatas bravas, padron peppers, chorizo with red wine, smoky albondigas and croquetas
Spain - Tapas

Spain

Dish : Tapas

Notes : I made several tapas dishes for spain including patatas bravas, padron peppers, chorizo with red wine, smoky albondigas and croquetas.

Recipe : 

Spanish Radish – albondigas

BBC Good Food – chorizo with red wine

The Spanish Chef – patatas bravas

Spanish Sabores – croquetas

Serious eats – padron peppers

 

A dish of delicious looking Sri Lankan Kottu Roti, chopped flatbread mixed with shredded chicken
Sri Lanka - Kottu Roti

Sri Lanka

Dish : Kottu Roti

Notes : Chicken, vegetables, spices and chopped flatbread all mixed together for an unusual texture but fantastic flavour.

Recipe : The Flavour Bender

A dish of Ful Mudammas, made with crushed beans , garlic, and chilli
Sudan - Ful Mudammas

Sudan

Dish : Ful Mudammas

Notes : Quick, simple, easy, and incredibly tasty with just a few ingredients including beans.

Recipe : The Mediterranean Dish

A delicious looking dish of light fish stew with vegetables served with cous cous
South Sudan - Fish Stew

South Sudan

Dish : Fish Stew

Notes : Fresh and full of flavours. I used a basic white fish as I don’t like sea food, and it worked well!

Recipe : Hunt Gather Cook

A dish containing a portion of the meal Pom. A chicken and vegetable casserole with a crispy topping.
Suriname - Pom

Suriname

Dish : Pom

Notes : Chicken and vegetable casserole with a crispy topping. Great textures and tastes.

Recipe : Arousing Appetites

Sweden - Köttbullar

Sweden

Dish : Köttbullar

Notes : Wonderfully delicious meatballs with a traditional rich and creamy sauce. Scrumptious!

Recipe : All that’s Jas

A plate containing a golden and crispy potato Rösti served with a poached egg and vegetables
Switzerland - Rösti

Switzerland

Dish : Rösti

Notes : A crispy and golden, tasty potato fritter, often served at breakfast or as a side dish. Quick and easy.

Recipe : International Cuisine

A plate containing 3 small portions of Kibbeh Bil Sanieh with sour cream and a fresh green side salad
Syria - Kibbeh Bil Sanieh

Syria

Dish : Kibbeh Bil Sanieh

Notes : A baked lamb pie, made with pinenuts, light spices and bulgur wheat. Served with a sour cream.

Recipe : Mother Would Know

'T' Countries

A delicious bowl of dark broth with noodles and a sprinkling of chopped coriander. This is Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
Taiwan - Beef noodle soup

Taiwan

Dish : Beef noodle soup

Notes : A light beef broth with a depth of flavour, plenty of noodles, and just the right amount of heat.

Recipe : Tasty

A delicious plate of Qurutob, lamb on a bed of cheesy flatbread
Tajikistan - Qurutob

Tajikistan

Dish : Qurutob

Notes : Lamb with a wonderful yoghurt sauce and flatbread. Lots of steps but a great result.

Recipe : Arousing Appetites

A plate of steaming Ugali, a bean stew from Tanzania, served with a rounded heap of cous cous
Tanzania - Ugali

Tanzania

Dish : Ugali

Notes : Hearty beans in a coconut and vegetable sauce. Easy, filling and flavoursome.

Recipe : Ingmar

A bowl containing a portion of delicious looking Pad Thai, Thailand's national dish. Noodles and chicken with lime wedges on the side
Thailand - Pad Thai

Thailand

Dish : Pad Thai

Notes : Noodles with a savoury and zingy taste and finishing crunch from the crushed nuts.

Recipe : Recipe Tin Eats

A bowl containing white rice with a portion of Gboma Dessi, a dish traditionally served in Togo. It's a tomato and bean stew.
Togo - Gboma Dessi

Togo

Dish : Gboma Dessi

Notes : A delicious spinach and tomato stew with meat, I opted for chicken which worked really well.

Recipe : Spice Breeze

A bowl containing a portion of Kapisi Pulu, a dish from Tonga. It's corned beef with cabbage and a side portion of sweet potato mash
Tonga - Kapisi Pulu

Tonga

Dish : Kapisi Pulu

Notes : Corned beef with cabbage. I’m not a fan of corned beef, but this worked well with some sweet potato mash.

Recipe : Food.com

A dish of Pelau from Trinidad and Tobago, chicken with beans, rice and coconut milk
Trinidad and Tobago - Pelau

Trinidad and Tobago

Dish : Pelau

Notes : Lightly caramelised chicken, cooked with rice, beans and coconut milk for a tasty meal.

Recipe : Cooking with Ria

A portion of delicious and well presented Tunisian Cous Cous
Tunisia - Tunisian Cous Cous

Tunisia

Dish : Tunisian CousCous

Notes : Herbs and spices elevate this simple vegetable dish to a wonderfully warming meal.

Recipe : The Gutsy Gourmet

A plate of delicious looking Turkish Kofte on skewers
Turkey - Kofte

Turkey

Dish : Kofte

Notes : Like meatballs on skewers made with lamb, herbs, spices and breadcrumbs.

Recipe : Turkish Food Travel

Looking down at a bowl of Shurpa Soup, vegetables in broth, with some sliced bread on the side
Turkmenistan - Shurpa Soup

Turkmenistan

Dish : Shurpa Soup

Notes : Meat, potatoes and paprika make a delicious soup. Best served with crusty bread. 

Recipe : Moms Dish

Looking down at a bowl of delicious looking Tuvalu Tuna, fresh ingredients in a light sauce served with rice
Tuvalu - Tuvalu Tuna

Tuvalu

Dish : Tuvalu Tuna

Notes : A fish stew. Lovely light and fresh ingredients with just a subtle hint of spice.

Recipe : Global Table Adventure

'U' Countries

Looking at some
Uganda - Kikomando

Uganda

Dish : Kikomando

Notes : Quick and easy. Kidney beans and tomatoes cooked and blended then served with sour cream and herbs in a chipati.

Recipe : Nourish Vegan Kitchen

A bowl of delicious red Borscht, a beetroot soup with sour cream spooned into the middle and a sprinkling of dill

Ukraine

Dish : Borscht

Notes : An amazingly colourful dish! Deep, earthy, purple soup made with beetroot served with sour cream and fresh dill.

Recipe : iFoodReal

A bowl full of delicious looking Dejaj Salona, a dish popular in United Arab Emirates. It's a chicken stew with vegetables and hebs served with white rice.
United Arab Emirates - Dejaj Salona

United Arab Emirates

Dish : Dejaj Salona

Notes : Chicken stew with rich spices. I forgot to take a picture before I tucked in, which is why it looks a bit messy!

Recipe : But First Chai

A bowl containing a portion of thick and delicious Chicken Tikka Masala served with a side of white rice
United Kingdom - Chicken Tikka Masala

United Kingdom

Dish : Chicken Tikka Masala

Notes : Cooking the national dish for my home country! Not a roast dinner, or fish and chips, but our adopted version of this Indian inspired classic.

Recipe : Great British Chefs

A plate with a deliciously thick and juicy hamburger served on a brioche bun with salad and a cheese slice. A handful of chips are on the side.
United States - Hamburger

United States

Dish : Hamburger

Notes : Juicy, meaty and made from scratch, the iconic American hamburger. Really impressed with how this turned out.

Recipe : Taste of home

Looking at a sandwich cut in half. It is a Chivito and is full with different slices of meat, salad, mozarella and a fried egg
Uruguay - Chivito

Uruguay

Dish : Chivito

Notes : A heck of a sandwich! Multiple fillings including steak, ham, bacon, mozarella, and fried egg. Really mouthwateringly brilliant, but not to be eaten too often!

Recipe : The Spruce Eats

A plate containing a generous helping of delicious looking Dimlama, a dish popular in Uzbekistan. It contains cabbage and vegetables.
Uzbekistan - Dimlama

Uzbekistan

Dish : Dimlama

Notes : A farm fresh one pot concotion. Lamb is cooked first, then the vegetables are layered on top, with the cabbage going on last.

Recipe : Global Table Adventure

'V' Countries

A dish of Lap Lap, a popular meal in Vanuatu. It consists of succulent chicken with mixed rice and a side of coconut sauce
Vanuatu - Lap Lap

Vanuatu

Dish : Lap Lap

Notes : A type of casserole with warming spices and cooling coconut milk. I used chicken in mine. 

Recipe : National Foods

A delicious and well presented dish of Fettuccine alla Papalina topped with parsley. It looks similar to spaghetti carbonara
Vatican City - Fettuccine alla Papalina

Vatican City

Dish : Fettuccine alla Papalina

Notes : A rich and creamy pasta dish similar to carbonara. I was impressed with how this turned out.

Recipe : Riverbank and Badger

A dish of Pabellón Criollo, ricem shredded meat and dark beans with a side of roasted sweet potato. It is arranged in the style of the Venezuelan flag
Venezuela - Pabellón Criollo

Venezuela

Dish : Pabellón Criollo

Notes : Shredded meat, rich beans and plantains, served in the design of the flag – sort of!

Recipe : National Foods

A bowl of rich and tasty Pho, popular in Vietnam. It is a dark broth with slices of pork and chilli,and noodles and herbs.
Vietnam - Pho

Vietnam

Dish : Pho

Notes : A light broth with noodles and  pork and plenty of light spices and herbs for a salty and savoury bowlful.

Recipe : The Woks Of Life

'Y' Countries

Close up of a typical Yemen dish of Mandi - a crispy golden piece of chicken with spiced rice
Yemen - Mandi

Yemen

Dish : Mandi

Notes : Incredibly aromatic and crispy chicken served with lightly spiced rice, herbs and almonds.

Recipe : Munaty Cooking

'Z' Countries

Ifisashi and Nshima, a dish typical of Zambia. It is a spinach and vegetable medley with a dumpling side
Zambia - Ifisashi and Nshima

Zambia

Dish : Ifisashi and Nshima

Notes : A vegetarian dish with lots of spinach and peanuts, served with a dumpling on the side.

Recipe : 196 Flavours

A dish of delicious Nyama and rice. A typical main course from Zimbabwe, a bit like a curried beef stew, served with rice
Zimbabwe - Nyama

Zimbabwe

Dish : Nyama

Notes : A hearty curried beef stew with vegetables and served with white rice. 

Recipe : 196 Flavours

What will you cook?

I hope you’re feeling inspired to try cooking some new things. Please do let me know  if you give any of the dishes a go, I’d love to hear from you!

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12 thoughts on “Cooking A Dish From Every Country In The World”

    1. Sally

      Thank you Stefan. It is a brilliant challenge, and there’s so much more you can do with it! You and Ellie should definitely give it a go!
      Sally :o)

      Reply
  2. Gail

    What an amazing project. You did so well, I’d love to try every meal! Were there any that you’ll make again? I’ve added this post to my weekly link-up, hope that’s OK.

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    1. Sally

      Thanks Gail!
      It was really good fun to do. There are quite a few dishes that have made it into regular rotation, (adobo from the Philippines, Curry Rice from Japan, Ropa Vieja from Cuba), Doro Wat from Ethiopia, and some that I do when I’m trying to impress (Beef Bourgignon from France, Sesswa from Botswana, Piri Piri Chicken from Mozambique), I’d definitely make a majority of them again!
      Thank you so much for adding it to the link-up too.

      Sally

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    1. Sally

      Thank you so much! An absolute pleasure to have you join me! It’s added many new dishes into my meal planning rotation now too. :o)

      Reply
  4. Unwanted Life

    Oh wow. I wasn’t expecting to see a list of all the dishes with links to their recipes as well. That’s quite an ingenious way to get everyone’s mouth watering. I’m not a great cook myself. Bar one or two dishes, most things come out bland when I cook. But I’ll shoot the link over to my partner who’s much better at cooking

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    1. Sally

      Thank you so much! I should have put a warning at the start that reading it might make people feel hungry.
      I hope your partner has a go at some of the dishes, and that you enjoy trying them too. :o)

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    1. Sally

      Thank you so much! Ah wow! It’s definitely a country on my to-visit list, so that’s great to hear the food is so good! Hope my creation looked like it did the dish justice! :o)

      Reply
  6. Karalee

    Oh wow that’s amazing you cooked a dish from every country! It does seem like a great way to learn about new cooking techniques and also what foods are popular around the world. I’m definitely interested in trying the vegetarian dishes!

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    1. Sally

      There were a lot more vegetarian dishes than I’d anticipated, and I think a majority of them can easily be adapted. Maybe that’s a challenge for another year?! I hope you do give them a go. :o)

      Reply

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