Classic Dishes
31 entries in the Classic Dishes compendium.
PaellaThe iconic rice dish from Valencia, with three classic versions and a rich history rooted in the Albufera…RisottoItalian rice dish cooked to creamy consistency with broth.RatatouilleA traditional Provençal vegetable stew from southern France.BouillabaisseA traditional Provençal fish soup from Marseille, made with bony rockfish, herbs, and served with rouille.CassouletA sumptuous amalgamation of beans and meats from southern France.Coq au vinFrench braised chicken dish popularized by Julia Child.Beef bourguignonFrench stew of beef braised in red wine.PhoVietnamese soup dish with broth, noodles, herbs, and meat.RamenJapanese-Chinese fusion noodle dish, now a national icon.Pad thaiA stir-fried rice noodle dish from Thailand, invented in the mid-20th century and now a national dish.BiryaniA fragrant, layered rice dish born in Mughal-era India, now a beloved staple across South Asia and beyond.TagineA fragrant Moroccan stew slow-cooked in a cone-lidded clay pot that braises, steams, and bakes all at once.MoussakaA glorious layered casserole of aubergine or potato, crowned with béchamel or custard, that has sparked…GoulashA bold Hungarian stew of beef and paprika, born from ancient shepherd campfires.BorschtA sour soup with diverse regional variations across Eastern Europe.CevicheRaw fish, citrus-kissed and boldly seasoned—a sun-soaked tradition from the Pacific coast of Latin America.Mole (sauce)A rich, complex sauce rooted in Mexican tradition, blending chiles, spices, and history.FeijoadaA slow-simmered bean-and-meat stew that anchors feasts from Portugal to Brazil—and everywhere Portuguese is…Jollof riceA West African rice dish with regional rivalry.InjeraSour fermented pancake-like flatbread, staple of Ethiopia and Eritrea.BibimbapA Korean mixed rice dish with ancient roots and global reach.Peking duckA Beijing dish with crispy skin, served since the Imperial era.Dim sumSmall dishes that touch the heart, served with tea.SushiTraditional Japanese dish of vinegared rice with various ingredients.TempuraJapanese dish of battered and deep-fried seafood and vegetables.CarbonaraA pasta dish of cured pork, cheese, eggs, and pepper.LasagneWide flat pasta sheets baked in layered dishes.PizzaAn Italian flatbread dish with tomato, cheese, and toppings, baked at high heat.FalafelDeep-fried fritter of Egyptian origin, popular across the Middle East.HummusA Levantine dip of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic.ShakshoukaA Maghrebi egg dish popular across North Africa and the Middle East.
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