Baku Kitchen! An independent reference of traditional food

Snack

436 dishes.

ZambiaIfinkubalamopane caterpillars dried then fried with onion, protein-rich delicacyZambiaInswaFlying termites fried without oil until crisp, eaten by the handfulTaiwanIron EggsEggs repeatedly braised and air-dried until dark, chewy and intensely savouryZimbabweIshwaFlying termites gathered at dusk and dry-fried until cracklingMarshall IslandsIuSpongy sweet coconut embryo scooped from a sprouting nut, eaten rawIsraelJaffa orangethick-skinned sweet Shamouti orange, easy to peel and to shipKac kacFried dough diamonds, lightly sweet and crispTrinidad and TobagoKachourieFried split-pea and herb fritters eaten with tamarind and pepper sauceKaipenFried Mekong river-weed sheets with sesame, dipped in jeow bongKakadu PlumTart green native fruit eaten fresh or made into jam and saucesKakloBalls of mashed overripe plantain spiked with pepper and ginger, deep friedSwedenKalix löjromGolden vendace roe eaten on toast with sour cream and red onion.Sierra LeoneKanyapressed peanut, rice and sugar bars; crumbly Krio sweetKaraageMarinated chicken pieces dusted in potato starch and fried juicy and craggyMicronesiaKarat BananaOrange-fleshed Pohnpei banana rich in carotene, traditional weaning foodPapua New GuineaKarukaOily highland pandanus nuts roasted in the shell, harvested in cold forest grovesKategnaInjera toasted crisp and brushed with spiced butter and berbereMaldivesKavaabuFried balls of tuna, rice and coconut spiced with curry leaf and chilliKeftedesherbed fried meatballs, classic meze with ouzoKelupisGlutinous rice steamed in nyirik leaves, eaten with rendangUnited Arab EmiratesKhalas datesAmber caramel-flavoured dates served with coffee to arriving guests.Khao LamSticky rice, coconut and black beans roasted inside bambooKhao Tom MatSticky rice with banana and mung bean, wrapped in leaf and steamedUkraineKholodetsjellied pork aspic with mustard or horseradishLithuaniaKibinaiKaraite crescent pies of mutton and onion, from Trakai.South KoreaKimbapSeaweed rice rolls with pickled radish, egg and vegetables, picnic stapleĶiploku grauzdiņiFried strips of dark rye bread rubbed with garlic, served with cheese sauce.New ZealandKiwifruitFuzzy green or gold fruit eaten halved with a spoon, tart and floralKleinaTwisted cardamom doughnuts, a coffee companion.KlejnerTwisted knots of cardamom dough fried crisp in fatKleponPandan rice balls that burst with molten palm sugarSri LankaKokisCrisp fried rosettes of rice flour and coconut milk, pressed from an iron mouldNigeriaKokoroCrunchy fried sticks of maize flour and sugar, sold in twisted plastic bagsKola nutBitter caffeine-rich seed chewed slowly and offered to guests on arrivalMaliKola nutsbitter caffeine-rich nuts chewed slowly and exchanged at ceremoniesKoloRoasted barley, chickpeas and safflower seeds nibbled with coffee

  • Pastelitos

    Fried masa turnovers filled with meat and vegetables, topped with curtido. Ready in 50 min prep and 25 min cooking.…

  • Cheese Roll

    Southland toasted bread roll filled with cheesy onion sauce, ‘southern sushi’. Ready in 20 min prep and 15 min cooking.…

  • Bara

    Thick black-lentil pancake fried on a griddle, often topped with egg or minced buffalo. Ready in 20 min prep and…

  • Bajiya

    Maldivian samosa stuffed with tuna, coconut and onion. Ready in 45 min prep and 20 min cooking. Makes 16. A…

  • Yoltamal

    Fresh young corn tamal steamed in its own husk, eaten with cream. Ready in 45 minutes prep and 1 hour…

  • Bajan fish cakes

    Fluffy salt-cod fritters dipped in pepper sauce. Ready in 25 min plus overnight soaking prep and 30 min cooking. 4…

  • Chikanda

    Wild orchid tuber and peanut ‘African polony’, sliced and shared. Ready in 30 min prep and 50 min plus 2…

  • Goi Cuon

    Fresh rice-paper rolls of shrimp, herbs and vermicelli with peanut dip. Ready in 45 min prep and 20 min cooking.…

  • Abala

    Steamed pudding of ground beans or rice wrapped and cooked in banana leaves. Ready in 30 min prep and 45…

  • A Ping

    Whole tarantulas fried with garlic and salt until crisp outside and soft inside. Ready in 20 minutes prep and 15…