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591 dishes.
Saloonahome-style spiced meat and vegetable stew
Salsa LizanoThin tangy brown sauce splashed on gallo pinto and casados
Saltahbubbling meat stew topped with whipped fenugreek froth; national lunch
SalteñaBaked juicy empanada of stewed meat in sweet-spicy gravy; mid-morning ritual
Samak safigrilled rabbitfish, the island's favourite catch, served with rice and lime
Samaki wa kupakagrilled fish basted in spiced coconut sauce
SambarTangy tamarind-lentil stew with vegetables, South Indian staple
Samboosathin fried pastry triangles of meat, cheese or vegetables
SambosSmall triangular fried pastries stuffed with spiced meat or vegetables
SambosaFried triangular pastry filled with spiced potato or minced meat
SambusaDeep-fried triangle of pastry stuffed with spiced beef or beans
Sambuuscrisp samosa filled with spiced minced meat, beloved during Ramadan
SamosaFried pastry cone of spiced potatoes and peas, with chutney
Samoussacrisp fried triangles filled with spiced fish or meat
SamsaBaked pastry parcels of minced meat, onion and fat from a tandyr oven.
Sancocho de gallinaFree-range chicken soup with ñame and culantro; national dish
Sándwich de cholaCrusty marraqueta filled with roast pork, pickled onion and hot llajwa
Sanya KhunaJellied fish aspic set with ginger and spices, eaten cold in winter
Sapu MhichaLeaf-tripe pouch stuffed with bone marrow, boiled then fried until it bursts
SarapatelPork or goat offal and blood stewed with lime and chilli
Sarawak LaksaSambal and coconut broth with vermicelli, omelette strips, prawns and shredded chicken
Sardines mchermelbutterflied sardines sandwiched around chermoula, floured and fried to order
SatayGrilled skewers with peanut sauce and lontong; countless regional versions
SatéGrilled chicken skewers with thick peanut sauce, eaten with bread or rice
Sayadeyafish baked over caramelised-onion spiced rice; Alexandrian coastal favourite
SayadiehRed Sea fish over caramelised-onion spiced rice
Seco de chivoGoat braised with naranjilla and beer, yellow rice alongside
Seco de corderoLamb braised in coriander-chicha sauce with beans and rice
Seekh KebabCharcoal-grilled skewers of spiced minced meat with naan and chutney
SekuwaChar-grilled skewered meat marinated in Nepali spices
Sept cariSeven vegetable curries served together on a banana leaf with rice
Seven currySeven vegetarian curries with rice served on a folded water lily leaf
ShaiyahPan-fried chunks of lamb or goat with onion and chili
ShakshoukaEggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, eaten from the pan
Shakshukaeggs poached in spiced tomato-pepper sauce; North African Jewish import
Shalapayran or shubat thinned with cold water and salted for summer-
Cuy chactado
Guinea pig flattened under stone and fried crisp, Arequipa specialty. Ready in 1 hour prep and 30 minutes cooking. Serves…
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Dango
Boiled chickpeas tossed with cumin, chilli and lime, sold in paper cones. Ready in 10 min prep and 1 hr…
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Damlama
Layered meat and vegetables steamed in their own juices. Ready in 30 min prep and 2 hr cooking. 8 servings.…
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Dal Makhani
Black lentils simmered overnight with butter and cream. Ready in 20 min prep and 5 hr cooking. 8 servings. A…
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Daqqus
Cooked tomato and garlic sauce, hot with chilli, spooned over rice. Ready in 15 minutes prep and 25 minutes cooking.…
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Dhalpuri
Soft flatbread filled with seasoned ground split peas, used to wrap curry. Ready in 40 min prep and 30 min…
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Dhal puri
Split-pea-stuffed flatbread wrapped around curries. Ready in 1 hr prep and 40 min cooking. 8 breads. A bread & pastry…
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Dimlama
Meat and vegetables steamed under a sealed lid. Ready in 25 min prep and 2 hr cooking. 6 servings. A…
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Difo dabo
Huge yeasted wheat loaf baked in embers, torn at family celebrations. Ready in 40 minutes prep and 1 hour 30…
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Digaag qumbe
Chicken braised in coconut milk with xawaash spice, eaten with rice. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 50 minutes cooking.…