Mauritius

Mauritius ( (listen) mər-ish-(ee-)əs, mor-; french: maurice [mɔʁis, moʁis] (listen); mauritian creole: moris [moʁis]), officially the republic of mauritius, is an island nation in the indian ocean about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) off the southeast coast of the african continent, east of madagascar. it includes the main island (also called mauri...

Popular Searches:


Featured Dishes from Mauritius

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Achard

A south asian pickle, also known as avalehikā, pachchadi, achaar (sometimes spelled as aachaar), athaanu, loncha, oorugaai, or aavakaai is a pickled food, native to the indian subcontinent, made from a variety of vegetables and fruits, preserved in brine, vinegar, or edible oils along with various indian spices.

Dessert, Sweet

Adhirasam

Adhirasam (tamil: அதிரசம்), kajjaya in kannada, ariselu in telugu, anarsa in marathi, sirsa in chhattisgarhi or arisa pitha in odia) is a type of indian sweet from tamil cuisine, karnataka cuisine, telugu cuisine , chhattisgarhi cuisine, marathi cuisine and odia cuisine. the doughnut-like pastry has a long history of popularity in kannada, telugu, maharashtra, chhattisgarh, odisha, and tamil civilization. they are similar in shape to vadai, but are not savoury and are eaten as a dessert. adhirasam is a popular as an offering to the relatives during deepavali festival, both at home and in temples in tamil nadu and karnataka.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Aloo bhajia

Pakora (pronounced [pəˈkɔːɽa]) is a spiced fritter originating from the indian subcontinent.they are sold by street vendors and served in restaurants in south asia and uk. it consists of items, often vegetables such as potatoes and onions, coated in seasoned gram flour batter and deep fried. the pakora is known also under other spellings including pikora, pakoda, pakodi and regional names such as bhaji, bhajiya, bora, ponako and chop.

Breakfast

Aloo paratha

Aloo paratha (lit. "potato paratha") is a bread dish originating from india. it is a breakfast dish that is popular in the indian subcontinent. the recipe is one of the most popular breakfast dishes throughout the western, central and northern regions of india as well as the eastern regions of pakistan. aloo parathas consist of unleavened dough rolled with a mixture of mashed potato and spices, which is cooked on a hot tawa with butter or ghee. aloo paratha is usually served with butter, chutney, curd, butter milk or indian pickles, depending on the area of northern and western india in which it is served.

Drink

Alouda

Sweet milk drink with tapioca balls, several flavors, similar to falooda

Drink

Amarula

Amarula is a cream liqueur from south africa. it is made with sugar, cream and the fruit of the african marula tree (sclerocarya birrea) which is also locally called the elephant tree or the marriage tree. it has an alcohol content of 17% by volume (30° proof). it has had some success at international spirit ratings competitions, winning a gold medal at the 2006 san francisco world spirits competition.

Main

Baingan bharta

Baingan bharta (mashed eggplant) is an indian dish prepared by mincing grilled eggplant (baingan) and mixing it with tomato, onion, herbs and spices. grilling the eggplant over charcoal or direct fire infuses the dish with a smoky flavour. mashed eggplant is then mixed with cooked chopped tomato, browned onion, ginger, garlic, cumin, fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), chili pepper, and mustard oil or a neutral vegetable oil. traditionally, the dish is often eaten with flatbread (specifically roti or paratha) and is also served with rice or raita, a yogurt salad. in bihar and uttar pradesh, it is served hot with litti or baati.in india, pakistan and bangladesh, baingan bharta is part of popular cuisine. in india, it is made in various regional styles, with ingredients varying from one region to another.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Banana fritters

A banana fritter is a fritter made by deep frying battered banana or plantain in hot oil. it is a common dish across southeast asia and the indian subcontinent.

Dessert, Sweet

Barfi

Barfi, barfee, borfi or burfi is a dense milk-based sweet from the indian subcontinent. the name comes from the hindustani (originally persian) word barf, which means snow. common types of barfi include besan barfi (made with gram flour), kaju barfi (made with cashews), pista barfi (made with ground pistachios), and sing barfi (made with peanuts). milk powder and sugar are the main ingredients of barfi. the ingredients are cooked in a vessel until the mixture solidifies. the mixture is then transferred to a shallow pan and cooled. finally, it is cut into squares, diamonds, or circular shapes and served. in addition to nuts, barfi is often flavoured with fruits such as mango or coconut and spices such as cardamom or rose water. it comes in various colours and textures. barfi is sometimes coated with a thin layer of edible metallic leaf known as vark. it is served at both informal and formal events.

Dessert, Sweet

Basbousa

Basbousa (arabic: بسبوسة basbūsah) is a sweet, syrup-soaked semolina cake that originated in egypt, and is also common in other countries. the semolina batter is baked in a sheet pan, then sweetened with orange flower water, rose water or simple syrup, and typically cut into diamond (lozenge) shapes or squares. it is also found in most areas of the former ottoman empire, and is featured in middle eastern cuisines, greek cuisine, azerbaijani cuisine, turkish cuisine, ethiopian cuisine, yemeni cuisine and others.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Batons de fromage

Cheese sticks, stick-shaped cheese-flavored bread sticks

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Bhatoora

Bhatoora (also known as batoora, bhatura, batura, or pathora) (hindi: भटूरा, punjabi: ਭਟੂਰਾ) is a fluffy deep-fried leavened sourdough bread originating from the indian subcontinent. it is commonly served as a midday meal or a breakfast dish in northern and eastern india. paired with chickpea curry (called chole or channe), it forms a traditional dish called chole bhature which originated in punjab. this bread is like the puri bread but is made with leavened dough.

Drink

Black tea

Black tea, also translated to red tea in various east asian languages, is a type of tea that is more oxidized than oolong, yellow, white and green teas. black tea is generally stronger in flavour than other teas. all five types are made from leaves of the shrub (or small tree) camellia sinensis, though camellia taliensis is also rarely used.two principal varieties of the species are used – the small-leaved chinese variety plant (c. sinensis var. sinensis), used for most other types of teas, and the large-leaved assamese plant (c. sinensis var. assamica), which was traditionally mainly used for black tea, although in recent years some green and white teas have been produced. first originating in china, the beverage's name there is hong cha (chinese: 紅茶, "red tea") due to the color of the oxidized leaves when processed appropriately. today, the drink is widespread throughout east and southeast asia, both in consumption and harvesting, including in indonesia, japan, korea and singapore. similar variants are also available in south asian countries. while green tea usually loses its flavour within a year, black tea retains its flavour for several years. for this reason, it has long been an article of trade, and compressed bricks of black tea even served as a form of de facto currency in mongolia, tibet and siberia well into the 19th century.

Drink

Bois Cheri tea

Tea is an aromatic beverage prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured or fresh leaves of camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to china, india and other east asian countries. tea is also rarely made from the leaves of camellia taliensis. after water, it is the most widely consumed drink in the world. there are many different types of tea; some have a cooling, slightly bitter, and astringent flavour, while others have vastly different profiles that include sweet, nutty, floral, or grassy notes. tea has a stimulating effect in humans primarily due to its caffeine content.tea plants are native to east asia and probably originated in the borderlands of southwestern china and northern burma. an early credible record of tea drinking dates to the third century ad, in a medical text written by hua tuo. it was popularised as a recreational drink during the chinese tang dynasty, and tea drinking subsequently spread to other east asian countries. portuguese priests and merchants introduced it to europe during the 16th century. during the 17th century, drinking tea became fashionable among the english, who started to plant tea on a large scale in india. the term herbal tea refers to drinks not made from camellia sinensis. they are the infusions of fruit, leaves, or other plant parts, such as steeps of rosehip, chamomile, or rooibos. these may be called tisanes or herbal infusions to prevent confusion with tea made from the tea plant.

Main

Bol renversé

A rice bowl dish made with chicken, shrimp, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, bamboo shoots, chinese cabbage, fried eggs

Main

Bombay duck

Harpadon nehereus, called the bombay duck, bummalo, bombil, bombili and boomla is a species of lizardfish. adults may reach a maximum length of 40 cm (16 in), but the usual size is around 25 cm (10 in).

Breakfast

Bouillie

Red millet porridge

Main

Bouillon

Broth, also known as bouillon (french pronunciation: ​[bu.jɔ̃]), is a savory liquid made of water in which meat, fish or vegetables have been simmered for a short period of time. it can be eaten alone, but it is most commonly used to prepare other dishes, such as soups, gravies, and sauces. commercially prepared liquid broths are available, typically chicken, beef, fish, and vegetable varieties. dehydrated broth in the form of bouillon cubes were commercialized beginning in the early 20th century. broths have been used as a nutrition source for the sick in great britain since at least the early 1700s, such as for dysentery patients.

Main

Bouillon brede

Soup with greens

Main

Bouillon crabe

Crab soup

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Boulette

Dumplings, filled with chicken, fish, prawns, chou chou (a vegetable), vegetables

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Brèdes

Leafy greens

Main

Briani

Biryani (/bɜːrˈjɑːni/) is a mixed rice dish originating among the royal khansamas of the durbar of old delhi, under the mughal empire, during the late 16th century of the then mughal court. it is made with indian spices, rice, and usually some type of meat (chicken, beef, goat, lamb, prawn, fish) or in some cases without any meat, and sometimes, in addition, eggs and potatoes.biryani is one of the most popular dishes in south asia, as well as among the diaspora from the region. similar dishes are also prepared in other parts of the world such as in iraq, thailand, singapore and malaysia. biryani is the single most-ordered dish on indian online food ordering and delivery services.

Main

Brochette

Skewered and grilled meat, chicken, pork, goat, beef, fish, scallops, prawns, venison, vegetables

Dessert, Sweet

Bûche de Noël

A yule log or bûche de noël (french pronunciation: ​[byʃ də nɔɛl]) is a traditional christmas cake, often served as a dessert near christmas, especially in france, belgium, switzerland, and several former french colonies such as canada, vietnam, and lebanon. variants are also served in the united states, united kingdom, portugal, and spain. made of sponge cake, to resemble a miniature actual yule log, it is a form of sweet roulade. the cake emerged in the 19th century, probably in france, before spreading to other countries. it is traditionally made from a genoise, generally baked in a large, shallow swiss roll pan, iced, rolled to form a cylinder, and iced again on the outside. the most common combination is basic yellow sponge cake and chocolate buttercream, though many variations that include chocolate cake, ganache, and icings flavored with espresso or liqueurs exist. yule logs are often served with one end cut off and set atop the cake, or protruding from its side to resemble a chopped off branch. a bark-like texture is often produced by dragging a fork through the icing, and powdered sugar sprinkled to resemble snow. other cake decorations may include actual tree branches, fresh berries, and mushrooms made of meringue or marzipan. the name bûche de noël originally referred to the yule log itself, and was transferred to the dessert after the custom had fallen out of popular use. references to it as bûche de noël or, in english, yule log, can be found from at least the edwardian era (for example, f. vine, saleable shop goods (1898 and later).

Main

Butter chicken

Butter chicken, traditionally known as murgh makhani, (pronounced [mʊrg ˈmək.kʰə.ni]) an indian dish which is a type of curry made from chicken with a spiced tomato and butter (makhan) sauce. its sauce is known for its rich texture. it is similar to chicken tikka masala, which uses a tomato paste.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Caca pigeon

Crispy fried strips of dough, serve with chili paste

Main

Camaron

Macrobrachium rosenbergii, also known as the giant river prawn or giant freshwater prawn, is a commercially important species of palaemonid freshwater prawn. it is found throughout the tropical and subtropical areas of the indo-pacific region, from india to southeast asia and northern australia. the giant freshwater prawn has also been introduced to parts of africa, thailand, china, japan, new zealand, the americas, and the caribbean. it is one of the biggest freshwater prawns in the world, and is widely cultivated in several countries for food. while m. rosenbergii is considered a freshwater species, the larval stage of the animal depends on brackish water. once the individual shrimp has grown beyond the planktonic stage and becomes a juvenile, it lives entirely in fresh water.it is also known as the malaysian prawn, freshwater scampi (india), or cherabin (australia). locally, it is known as golda chingri in bangladesh and india, udang galah in indonesia and malaysia, uwáng or uláng in the philippines, and koong mae nam or koong ghram gram in thailand.

Main

Cari

A curry is a dish with a sauce seasoned with spices, mainly associated with south asian cuisine. in southern india, leaves from the curry tree may be included.there are many varieties of curry. in traditional cuisines, the selection of spices for each dish is a matter of national or regional cultural tradition, religious practice, and preference of the chef. such dishes have names that refer to their ingredients, spicing, and cooking methods. outside the indian subcontinent, a curry is a dish from southeast asia which uses coconut milk or spice pastes, commonly eaten over rice. curries may contain fish, meat, poultry, or shellfish, either alone or in combination with vegetables. others are vegetarian. dry curries are cooked using small amounts of liquid, which is allowed to evaporate, leaving the other ingredients coated with the spice mixture. wet curries contain significant amounts of sauce or gravy based on broth, coconut cream or coconut milk, dairy cream or yogurt, or legume purée, sautéed crushed onion, or tomato purée. curry powder, a commercially prepared mixture of spices marketed in the west, was first exported to britain in the 18th century when indian merchants sold a concoction of spices, similar to garam masala, to the british colonial government and army returning to britain.

Main

Cari la viande

Beef curry

Main

Cari ourite

Octopus curry

Main

Cari poisson

Fish curry

Main

Cari poisson

Fish curry

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Cassava goujons

Cassava chips

Drink

Chamarel

Rum is a liquor made by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. the distillate, a clear liquid, is usually aged in oak barrels. rum is produced in nearly every sugar-producing region of the world, such as the philippines, where tanduay is the largest producer of rum globally.rums are produced in various grades. light rums are commonly used in cocktails, whereas "golden" and "dark" rums were typically consumed straight or neat, iced ("on the rocks"), or used for cooking, but are now commonly consumed with mixers. premium rums are made to be consumed either straight or iced. rum plays a part in the culture of most islands of the west indies as well as the maritime provinces and newfoundland, in canada. the beverage has famous associations with the royal navy (where it was mixed with water or beer to make grog) and piracy (where it was consumed as bumbo). rum has also served as a popular medium of economic exchange, used to help fund enterprises such as slavery (see triangular trade), organized crime, and military insurgencies (e.g., the american revolution and australia's rum rebellion).

Drink

Chamarel Royal

Mixed drink made with chamarel rum, champagne, cointreau and crushed strawberries

Drink

Chateau Labourdonnais

Rum is a liquor made by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. the distillate, a clear liquid, is usually aged in oak barrels. rum is produced in nearly every sugar-producing region of the world, such as the philippines, where tanduay is the largest producer of rum globally.rums are produced in various grades. light rums are commonly used in cocktails, whereas "golden" and "dark" rums were typically consumed straight or neat, iced ("on the rocks"), or used for cooking, but are now commonly consumed with mixers. premium rums are made to be consumed either straight or iced. rum plays a part in the culture of most islands of the west indies as well as the maritime provinces and newfoundland, in canada. the beverage has famous associations with the royal navy (where it was mixed with water or beer to make grog) and piracy (where it was consumed as bumbo). rum has also served as a popular medium of economic exchange, used to help fund enterprises such as slavery (see triangular trade), organized crime, and military insurgencies (e.g., the american revolution and australia's rum rebellion).

Main

Chicken curry

Chicken curry or curry chicken is a dish originating from the indian subcontinent. it is common in the indian subcontinent, southeast asia, great britain, and the caribbean. a typical curry from the indian subcontinent consists of chicken stewed in an onion- and tomato-based sauce, flavoured with ginger, garlic, tomato puree, chilli peppers and a variety of spices, often including turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cardamom. outside of south asia, chicken curry is often made with a pre-made spice mixture known as curry powder.

Main

Chicken tikka

Chicken tikka is a chicken dish originating in the indian subcontinent during the mughal era. the dish is popular in india, bangladesh and pakistan. it is traditionally small pieces of boneless chicken baked using skewers on a brazier called angeethi or over charcoal after marinating in indian spices and dahi (yogurt)—essentially a boneless version of tandoori chicken. the word tikka (tike in turkish, and tikə in azerbaijani) is a persian word, meaning "bits" or "pieces". it is also a chicken dish served in punjabi cuisine. the kashmiri version of the dish, however, is grilled over red-hot coals, and does not always contain boneless pieces. the pieces are brushed with ghee (clarified butter) at intervals to increase its flavour, while being continuously fanned. it is typically eaten with green coriander and tamarind chutney served with onion rings and lemon, or used in preparing a chicken tikka masala.a chicken tikka sizzler is a dish where chicken tikka is served on a heated plate with onions. the dish is also popular in afghanistan, though the afghan variant (like many other persian, turkish, and arab dishes) is less spicy compared to the variants in the indian subcontinent and uses beef and lamb in addition to chicken.

Main

Chicken wings

A buffalo wing in american cuisine is an unbreaded chicken wing section (flat or drumette) that is generally deep-fried and then coated or dipped in a sauce consisting of a vinegar-based cayenne pepper hot sauce and melted butter prior to serving. they are traditionally served hot, along with celery sticks and carrot sticks with blue cheese dressing or, primarily outside of new york, ranch dressing for dipping. buffalo wings are often called simply "wings", "hot wings", or "chicken wings". buffalo wings have gained in popularity in the united states and abroad, with some north american restaurant chains featuring them as a main menu item. the name "buffalo" is now also applied to other spiced fried foods served with dipping sauces, including boneless chicken wings (made from chicken breast meat), chicken fries, chicken nuggets, popcorn chicken, shrimp, and cauliflower. it also describes other dishes, such as pizza, that are seasoned with the buffalo-style sauce or a buffalo flavor seasoning.

Main

Chop suey

Chop suey () is a dish in american chinese cuisine and other forms of overseas chinese cuisine, consisting of meat (often chicken, fish, beef, shrimp, or pork) and eggs, cooked quickly with vegetables such as bean sprouts, cabbage, and celery and bound in a starch-thickened sauce. it is typically served with rice but can become the chinese-american form of chow mein with the substitution of stir-fried noodles for rice. chop suey has become a prominent part of american chinese cuisine, filipino cuisine, canadian chinese cuisine, german chinese cuisine, indian chinese cuisine, and polynesian cuisine. in chinese indonesian cuisine it is known as cap cai (雜菜, "mixed vegetables") and mainly consists of vegetables.

Drink

Coconut milk

Coconut milk is an opaque, milky-white liquid extracted from the grated pulp of mature coconuts. the opacity and rich taste of coconut milk are due to its high oil content, most of which is saturated fat. coconut milk is a traditional food ingredient used in southeast asia, oceania, south asia, and east africa. it is also used for cooking in the caribbean, tropical latin america, and west africa, where coconuts were introduced during the colonial era. coconut milk is differentiated into subtypes based on fat content. they can be generalized into coconut cream (or thick coconut milk) with the highest amount of fat; coconut milk (or thin coconut milk) with a maximum of around 20% fat; and coconut skim milk with negligible amounts of fat. this terminology is not always followed in commercial coconut milk sold in western countries.coconut milk can also be used to produce milk substitutes (differentiated as "coconut milk beverages"). these products are not the same as regular coconut milk products which are meant for cooking, not drinking. a sweetened, processed, coconut milk product from puerto rico is also known as cream of coconut. it is used in many desserts and beverages like the piña colada, though it should not be confused with coconut cream.

Drink

Coconut milkshake

Breakfast

Coffee

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain flowering plants in the coffea genus. from the coffee fruit, the seeds are separated to produce a stable, raw product: unroasted green coffee. the seeds are then roasted, a process which transforms them into a consumable product: roasted coffee, which is ground into fine particles that are typically steeped in hot water before being filtered out, producing a cup of coffee. coffee is darkly colored, bitter, slightly acidic and has a stimulating effect in humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. it is one of the most popular drinks in the world and can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways (e.g., espresso, french press, caffè latte, or already-brewed canned coffee). it is usually served hot, although chilled or iced coffee is common. sugar, sugar substitutes, milk or cream are often used to lessen the bitter taste or enhance the flavor. it may be served with coffee cake or another sweet dessert, like doughnuts. a commercial establishment that sells prepared coffee beverages is known as a coffeehouse or coffee shop (not to be confused with dutch coffeeshops selling cannabis). clinical research indicates that moderate coffee consumption is benign or mildly beneficial as a stimulant in healthy adults, with continuing research on whether long-term consumption has positive or negative effects.though coffee is now a global commodity, it has a long history tied closely to food traditions around the red sea. the earliest credible evidence of the drinking of coffee in the form of the modern beverage appears in modern-day yemen from the mid-15th century in sufi shrines, where coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed in a manner similar to current methods. the yemenis procured the coffee beans from the ethiopian highlands via coastal somali intermediaries and began cultivation. by the 16th century, the drink had reached the rest of the middle east and north africa, later spreading to europe. in the 20th century, coffee became a much more global commodity, creating different coffee cultures around the world. the two most commonly grown coffee bean types are c. arabica and c. robusta. coffee plants are cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial regions of the americas, southeast asia, the indian subcontinent, and africa. as of 2018, brazil was the leading grower of coffee beans, producing 35% of the world total. coffee is a major export commodity as the leading legal agricultural export for numerous countries. it is one of the most valuable commodities exported by developing countries. green, unroasted coffee is the most traded agricultural commodity and one of the most traded commodities overall, second only to petroleum. despite the sales of coffee reaching billions of dollars, those actually producing the beans are disproportionately living in poverty. critics also point to the coffee industry's negative impact on the environment and the clearing of land for coffee-growing and water use. the environmental costs and wage disparity of farmers are causing the market for fair trade and organic coffee to expand.

Drink

Coffee

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain flowering plants in the coffea genus. from the coffee fruit, the seeds are separated to produce a stable, raw product: unroasted green coffee. the seeds are then roasted, a process which transforms them into a consumable product: roasted coffee, which is ground into fine particles that are typically steeped in hot water before being filtered out, producing a cup of coffee. coffee is darkly colored, bitter, slightly acidic and has a stimulating effect in humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. it is one of the most popular drinks in the world and can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways (e.g., espresso, french press, caffè latte, or already-brewed canned coffee). it is usually served hot, although chilled or iced coffee is common. sugar, sugar substitutes, milk or cream are often used to lessen the bitter taste or enhance the flavor. it may be served with coffee cake or another sweet dessert, like doughnuts. a commercial establishment that sells prepared coffee beverages is known as a coffeehouse or coffee shop (not to be confused with dutch coffeeshops selling cannabis). clinical research indicates that moderate coffee consumption is benign or mildly beneficial as a stimulant in healthy adults, with continuing research on whether long-term consumption has positive or negative effects.though coffee is now a global commodity, it has a long history tied closely to food traditions around the red sea. the earliest credible evidence of the drinking of coffee in the form of the modern beverage appears in modern-day yemen from the mid-15th century in sufi shrines, where coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed in a manner similar to current methods. the yemenis procured the coffee beans from the ethiopian highlands via coastal somali intermediaries and began cultivation. by the 16th century, the drink had reached the rest of the middle east and north africa, later spreading to europe. in the 20th century, coffee became a much more global commodity, creating different coffee cultures around the world. the two most commonly grown coffee bean types are c. arabica and c. robusta. coffee plants are cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial regions of the americas, southeast asia, the indian subcontinent, and africa. as of 2018, brazil was the leading grower of coffee beans, producing 35% of the world total. coffee is a major export commodity as the leading legal agricultural export for numerous countries. it is one of the most valuable commodities exported by developing countries. green, unroasted coffee is the most traded agricultural commodity and one of the most traded commodities overall, second only to petroleum. despite the sales of coffee reaching billions of dollars, those actually producing the beans are disproportionately living in poverty. critics also point to the coffee industry's negative impact on the environment and the clearing of land for coffee-growing and water use. the environmental costs and wage disparity of farmers are causing the market for fair trade and organic coffee to expand.

Main

Coq au vin

Coq au vin (; french: [kɔk o vɛ̃], "rooster/cock with wine") is a french dish of chicken braised with wine, lardons, mushrooms, and optionally garlic. a red burgundy wine is typically used, though many regions of france make variants using local wines, such as coq au vin jaune (jura), coq au riesling (alsace), coq au pourpre or coq au violet (beaujolais nouveau), coq au champagne, etc.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Crispy squid

Seasoned, battered and deep-fried squid

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Croquette

A croquette (/kroʊˈkɛt/) is a type of dumpling consisting of a thick binder combined with a filling, which is breaded and deep-fried; it is served as a side dish, a snack, or fast food worldwide. the binder is typically a thick béchamel or brown sauce, mashed potatoes, wheat flour or wheat bread. the binder may be mixed with or stuffed with a filling; this mixture is called a salpicon. typical fillings include finely chopped meat, seafood, cheese, rice, pasta, mushrooms, as well as various vegetables as well as seasonings such as herbs and spices. sweet croquettes may use a pastry cream binder and be filled with fruit.croquettes may also be formed in other shapes: disks, ovals, balls.

Main

Curry duck

A curry is a dish with a sauce seasoned with spices, mainly associated with south asian cuisine. in southern india, leaves from the curry tree may be included.there are many varieties of curry. in traditional cuisines, the selection of spices for each dish is a matter of national or regional cultural tradition, religious practice, and preference of the chef. such dishes have names that refer to their ingredients, spicing, and cooking methods. outside the indian subcontinent, a curry is a dish from southeast asia which uses coconut milk or spice pastes, commonly eaten over rice. curries may contain fish, meat, poultry, or shellfish, either alone or in combination with vegetables. others are vegetarian. dry curries are cooked using small amounts of liquid, which is allowed to evaporate, leaving the other ingredients coated with the spice mixture. wet curries contain significant amounts of sauce or gravy based on broth, coconut cream or coconut milk, dairy cream or yogurt, or legume purée, sautéed crushed onion, or tomato purée. curry powder, a commercially prepared mixture of spices marketed in the west, was first exported to britain in the 18th century when indian merchants sold a concoction of spices, similar to garam masala, to the british colonial government and army returning to britain.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Curry powder

Curry powder is a spice mix originating from the indian subcontinent.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Dahi

Curd is a traditional yogurt or fermented milk product, originating from the indian subcontinent, usually prepared from cow's milk, and sometimes buffalo milk, or goat milk. it is popular throughout the indian subcontinent. the word curd is used in indian english to refer to (naturally probiotic) homemade yogurt, while the term yogurt refers to the pasteurized commercial variety known as heat treated fermented milk.

Drink

Daiquiri

Daiquiri (; spanish: daiquirí [dajkiˈɾi]) is a family of cocktails whose main ingredients are rum, citrus juice (typically lime juice), and sugar or other sweetener. the daiquiri is one of the six basic drinks listed in david a. embury's classic the fine art of mixing drinks, which also lists some variations.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Dal

In indian cuisine, dal (also spelled daal or dhal; pronunciation: [d̪aːl]) are dried, split pulses (e.g., lentils, peas, and beans) that do not require soaking before cooking. india is the largest producer of pulses in the world. the term is also used for various soups prepared from these pulses. these pulses are among the most important staple foods in south asian countries, and form an important part of the cuisines of the indian subcontinent.

Main

Dal makhani

Dal makhani (pronounced [daːl ˈmək.kʰə.ni]) is a dish originating in new delhi, india. a relatively modern variation of traditional lentil dishes, it is made with urad dal (black lentil) and other pulses, and includes butter and cream (makhan is hindi for butter).

Dessert, Sweet

Dame blanche

Dame blanche (french, "white lady") is the name used in belgium and the netherlands for a sweet dessert consisting of vanilla ice cream with whipped cream, and warm molten chocolate. in germany and in switzerland, the same type of dessert is known as a coupe dänemark. the dessert is similar to the american sundae.

Main

Daube

Daube is a classic provençal (or more broadly, french) stew made with inexpensive beef braised in wine, vegetables, garlic, and herbes de provence, and traditionally cooked in a daubière, a braising pan. a traditional daubière is a terracotta pot that resembles a pitcher, with a concave lid. water is poured on the lid, which condenses the moisture inside, allowing for the long cooking required to tenderize lesser cuts of meat. the meat used in daube is cut from the shoulder and back of the bull, though some suggest they should be made from three cuts of meat: the "gelatinous shin for body, short ribs for flavor, and chuck for firmness." although most modern recipes call for red wine, a minority call for white, as do the earliest recorded daube recipes.daube is adapted in new orleans cuisine to make daube glacé. variations also call for olives, prunes, and flavoring with duck fat, vinegar, brandy, lavender, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, juniper berries, or orange peel. for best flavor, it is cooked in several stages, and cooled for a day after each stage to allow the flavors to meld together. in the camargue and béarn area of france, bulls killed in bullfighting festivals are often used for daube.traditionally it should be cooked for a long time and prepared the night before it is served. daube with lamb is traditionally made with white wine.

Main

Dhal puri

Flatbread stuffed with ground split peas, serve with curry, stew

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Dhal puri

Flatbread stuffed with ground split peas, serve with curry, stew

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Dim sum

Dim sum (traditional chinese: 點心; simplified chinese: 点心; pinyin: diǎnxīn; cantonese yale: dím sām) is a large range of small chinese dishes that are traditionally enjoyed in restaurants for brunch. most modern dim sum dishes originated in china and are commonly associated with cantonese cuisine, although dim sum dishes also exist in other chinese cuisines. in the tenth century, when the city of guangzhou (canton) began to experience an increase in commercial travel, many frequented teahouses for small-portion meals with tea called yum cha, or "drink tea" meals. yum cha includes two related concepts. the first is "yat jung leung gin" (一盅兩件), which translates literally as "one cup, two pieces". this refers to the custom of serving teahouse customers two pieces of delicately made food items, savory or sweet, to complement their tea. the second is dim sum (點心) and translates literally to "touching heart", the term used to designate the small food items that accompanied the tea drinking. teahouse owners gradually added various snacks called "dim sum" to their offerings. the practice of having tea with dim sum eventually evolved into the modern yum cha (brunch). cantonese dim sum culture developed rapidly during the latter half of the nineteenth century in guangzhou. cantonese dim sum was based originally on local foods. as dim sum continued to develop, chefs introduced influences and traditions from other regions of china.there are over one thousand dim sum dishes in existence today. some estimates claim that there are at least two thousand types of dim sum, though only about forty to fifty types are commonly sold outside of china. cantonese dim sum has a very broad range of flavors, textures, cooking styles and ingredients, and can be classified into regular items, seasonal offerings, weekly specials, banquet dishes, holiday dishes, house signature dishes, travel-friendly, as well as breakfast or lunch foods and late night snacks.dim sum restaurants typically have a wide variety of dishes, usually totaling several dozen. the tea is very important, just as important as the food. many cantonese restaurants serve dim sum as early as five in the morning, while more traditional restaurants typically serve dim sum until mid-afternoon. dim sum restaurants have a unique serving method where servers offer dishes to customers from steam-heated carts. it is now commonplace for restaurants to serve dim sum at dinner time and sell various dim sum items a la carte for takeout. in addition to traditional dim sum, some chefs also create and prepare new fusion-based dim sum dishes. there are variations designed for visual appeal on social media, such as dumplings and buns made to resemble animals, that also exist.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Dipain frire

Battered and fried bread slices

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Dosti

Flatbread that is cooked two at a time

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Dried mango

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Dried pineapple

Main

Duck à l'orange

Duck à l'orange, orange duck, or canard à l'orange is a french dish in cuisine bourgeoise consisting of a roast duck with a bigarade sauce.another dish called canard à l'orange is braised rather than roasted. in that case, it is cooked until spoon-tender.

Breakfast

Eggs

Eggs are laid by female animals of many different species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, a few mammals, and fish, and many of these have been eaten by humans for thousands of years. bird and reptile eggs consist of a protective eggshell, albumen (egg white), and vitellus (egg yolk), contained within various thin membranes. the most commonly consumed eggs are chicken eggs. other poultry eggs including those of duck and quail also are eaten. fish eggs are called roe and caviar. egg yolks and whole eggs store significant amounts of protein and choline, and are widely used in cookery. due to their protein content, the united states department of agriculture formerly categorized eggs as meats within the food guide pyramid (now myplate). despite the nutritional value of eggs, there are some potential health issues arising from cholesterol content, salmonella contamination, and allergy to egg proteins. chickens and other egg-laying creatures are kept widely throughout the world and mass production of chicken eggs is a global industry. in 2009, an estimated 62.1 million metric tons of eggs were produced worldwide from a total laying flock of approximately 6.4 billion hens. there are issues of regional variation in demand and expectation, as well as current debates concerning methods of mass production. in 2012, the european union banned battery husbandry of chickens.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Farata

Paratha (pronounced [pəˈɾɑːtʰɑː]) is a flatbread native to the indian subcontinent, prevalent throughout the modern-day nations of india, sri lanka, pakistan, nepal, bangladesh, maldives, myanmar, malaysia, singapore, mauritius, fiji, guyana, suriname, and trinidad and tobago where wheat is the traditional staple. paratha is an amalgamation of the words parat and atta, which literally means layers of cooked dough. alternative spellings and names include parantha, parauntha, prontha, parontay, paronthi (punjabi), porota (in bengali), paratha (in odia, hindi, malayalam), palata (pronounced [pəlàtà]; in myanmar), porotha (in assamese), forota (in sylheti), farata (in mauritius and the maldives), roti canai, prata (in southeast asia), paratha, buss-up shut, oil roti (in the anglophone caribbean).

Main

Fish curry

Fish cooked in a sauce or gravy with spices

Dessert, Sweet

Flan

Custard dessert topped with a layer of caramel sauce, variations include coconut, chestnut, chocolate

Dessert, Sweet

Flan

Custard dessert topped with a layer of caramel sauce, variations include coconut, chestnut, chocolate

Dessert, Sweet

Fraisier

Layered sponge cake (genoise) with fresh strawberries and mousseline (pastry cream mixed with butter)

Main

Fricassée

Fricassee or fricassée is a stew made with pieces of meat that have been browned in butter then served in a sauce flavoured with the cooking stock. fricassee is usually made with chicken, veal or rabbit, with variations limited only by what ingredients the cook has at hand.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Fruit

Apples, coconut, guava, lychee, mango, oranges, papaya, tamarind, victoria pineapples

Drink

Fruit juice

Juice is a drink made from the extraction or pressing of the natural liquid contained in fruit and vegetables. it can also refer to liquids that are flavored with concentrate or other biological food sources, such as meat or seafood, such as clam juice. juice is commonly consumed as a beverage or used as an ingredient or flavoring in foods or other beverages, as for smoothies. juice emerged as a popular beverage choice after the development of pasteurization methods enabled its preservation without using fermentation (which is used in wine production). the largest fruit juice consumers are new zealand (nearly a cup, or 8 ounces, each day) and colombia (more than three quarters of a cup each day). fruit juice consumption on average increases with country income level.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Fruit salad

Fruit salad is a dish consisting of various kinds of fruit, sometimes served in a liquid, either their own juices or a syrup. in different forms, fruit salad can be served as an appetizer, a side salad. when served as an appetizer, a fruit salad is sometimes known as a fruit cocktail (often connoting a canned product), or fruit cup (when served in a small container). there are many types of fruit salad, ranging from the basic (no nuts, marshmallows, or dressing) to the moderately sweet (waldorf salad) to the sweet (ambrosia salad). another "salad" containing fruit is a jello salad, with its many variations. a fruit cocktail is well-defined in the us to mean a well-distributed mixture of small diced pieces of (from highest percentage to lowest) peaches, pears, pineapple, grapes, and cherry halves. fruit salad may also be canned (with larger pieces of fruit than a cocktail).

Dessert, Sweet

Gajar ka halwa

Gajar ka halwa, also known as gajorer halua, gajrela, gajar pak, and carrot halwa is a carrot-based sweet dessert pudding from the indian subcontinent. it is made by placing grated carrots in a pot containing a specific amount of water, milk and sugar, cardamom and then cooking while stirring regularly. it is often served with a garnish of almonds and pistachios. the nuts and other items used are first sautéed in ghee, a type of clarified butter from the indian subcontinent.the dessert is traditionally eaten during all of the festivals in india, mainly on the occasion of diwali, holi, eid al-fitr and raksha bandhan. it is served hot during the winter.

Dessert, Sweet

Gateau coco

Coconut cake is a popular dessert in the southern region of the united states. it is a cake frosted with a white frosting and covered in coconut flakes.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Gateau piment

Chili cakes, spicy dhal and chili fritters

Dessert, Sweet

Gato patate

Sweet potato hand pies, deep-fried sweet potato dough filled with a sweet coconut, cardamom and sugar mixture

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Giraumon

Pumpkin or squash

Dessert, Sweet

Glaçon râpé

Shaved ice flavored with syrup, many flavors

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Gratin

Gratin (french pronunciation: ​[ɡʁatɛ̃]) is a culinary technique in which an ingredient is topped with a browned crust, often using breadcrumbs, grated cheese, egg or butter. gratin is usually prepared in a shallow dish of some kind. a gratin is baked or cooked under an overhead grill or broiler to form a golden crust on top and is often served in its baking dish.a gratin dish is a shallow oven-proof container used to prepare gratins and similar dishes.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Gratin dauphinois

Gratin dauphinois is a french dish of sliced potatoes baked in milk or cream, using the gratin technique, from the dauphiné region in south-eastern france. there are many variants of the name of the dish, including pommes de terre dauphinoise, potatoes à la dauphinoise and gratin de pommes à la dauphinoise. it is called potatoes au gratin in american english.

Drink

Grays

Rum is a liquor made by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. the distillate, a clear liquid, is usually aged in oak barrels. rum is produced in nearly every sugar-producing region of the world, such as the philippines, where tanduay is the largest producer of rum globally.rums are produced in various grades. light rums are commonly used in cocktails, whereas "golden" and "dark" rums were typically consumed straight or neat, iced ("on the rocks"), or used for cooking, but are now commonly consumed with mixers. premium rums are made to be consumed either straight or iced. rum plays a part in the culture of most islands of the west indies as well as the maritime provinces and newfoundland, in canada. the beverage has famous associations with the royal navy (where it was mixed with water or beer to make grog) and piracy (where it was consumed as bumbo). rum has also served as a popular medium of economic exchange, used to help fund enterprises such as slavery (see triangular trade), organized crime, and military insurgencies (e.g., the american revolution and australia's rum rebellion).

Drink

Green Island

Rum is a liquor made by fermenting and then distilling sugarcane molasses or sugarcane juice. the distillate, a clear liquid, is usually aged in oak barrels. rum is produced in nearly every sugar-producing region of the world, such as the philippines, where tanduay is the largest producer of rum globally.rums are produced in various grades. light rums are commonly used in cocktails, whereas "golden" and "dark" rums were typically consumed straight or neat, iced ("on the rocks"), or used for cooking, but are now commonly consumed with mixers. premium rums are made to be consumed either straight or iced. rum plays a part in the culture of most islands of the west indies as well as the maritime provinces and newfoundland, in canada. the beverage has famous associations with the royal navy (where it was mixed with water or beer to make grog) and piracy (where it was consumed as bumbo). rum has also served as a popular medium of economic exchange, used to help fund enterprises such as slavery (see triangular trade), organized crime, and military insurgencies (e.g., the american revolution and australia's rum rebellion).

Drink

Green Tiki Monk

Mixed drink made with coconut butter rum, pineapple juice, green chartreuse, roasted pineapple syrup and absinthe

Dessert, Sweet

Gulab jamun

Gulab jamun (also spelled gulaab jamun) lit. "rose water berry" or "rose berry" is a sweet confectionary or dessert, originating in the indian subcontinent and a type of mithai popular in india, pakistan, nepal, the maldives (where it is known as gulab ki janu), and bangladesh, as well as myanmar. it is the national dessert of pakistan. it is also common in nations with substantial populations of people with south asian heritage, such as mauritius, fiji, gulf states, the malay peninsula, great britain, south africa, and the caribbean countries of jamaica, trinidad and tobago, guyana, and suriname. it is made mainly from milk solids, traditionally from khoya, which is milk reduced to the consistency of a soft dough. modern recipes call for dried or powdered milk instead of khoya. it is often garnished with dried nuts such as almonds and cashews to enhance flavour.

Side, Snack, Appetizer

Hakien

Battered and deep-fried spring rolls

Main

Haleem

Haleem is a type of stew that is widely consumed in the indian subcontinent, the middle east and central asia. although the dish varies from region to region, it optionally includes wheat or barley, meat and lentils. it is made by blending or mashing the meat in the curry and serving hot with flat breads or on its own. popular variations of haleem include keşkek in turkey, iran, afghanistan, tajikistan, uzbekistan, azerbaijan and northern iraq; harisa in the arab world and armenia; halim in west bengal and bangladesh; and khichra in pakistan and india.

Dessert, Sweet

Halva

Halva (also halvah, halwa, and other spellings) is a type of confectionery originating from persia and widely spread throughout the middle east. the name is used for a broad variety of recipes, generally a thick paste based on flour or semolina, finely ground seeds or nuts, and sweetened with sugar or honey.halva is popular in western, central and south asia, the balkans, the caucasus, eastern europe, north africa and the horn of africa. halva can be kept at room temperature during non-summer months with little risk of spoilage.

Dessert, Sweet

Ice cream

Ice cream is a sweetened frozen food typically eaten as a snack or dessert. it may be made from milk or cream and is flavoured with a sweetener, either sugar or an alternative, and a spice, such as cocoa or vanilla, or with fruit such as strawberries or peaches. it can also be made by whisking a flavored cream base and liquid nitrogen together. food coloring is sometimes added, in addition to stabilizers. the mixture is cooled below the freezing point of water and stirred to incorporate air spaces and to prevent detectable ice crystals from forming. the result is a smooth, semi-solid foam that is solid at very low temperatures (below 2 °c or 35 °f). it becomes more malleable as its temperature increases. the meaning of the name "ice cream" varies from one country to another. ice cream and gelato, based on cream and milk. frozen yogurt, based on yogurt or kefir. frozen custard, with eggs added to cream and sugar. ice milk. sorbet/slushy, ice pop/popsicle/icicle: water base. examples: frozen cola, frozen lemonade, frozen tea. sherbet, like sorbet but with some milk added.in some countries, such as the united states, "ice cream" applies only to a specific variety, and most governments regulate the commercial use of the various terms according to the relative quantities of the main ingredients, notably the amount of cream. products that do not meet the criteria to be called ice cream are sometimes labelled "frozen dairy dessert" instead. in other countries, such as italy and argentina, one word is used for all variants. analogues made from dairy alternatives, such as goat's or sheep's milk, or milk substitutes (e.g., soy, cashew, coconut, almond milk or tofu), are available for those who are lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy protein, or vegan. ice cream may be served in dishes, for eating with a spoon, or licked from edible wafer cones. ice cream may be served with other desserts, such as apple pie, or as an ingredient in ice cream floats, sundaes, milkshakes, ice cream cakes and even baked items, such as baked alaska.

Breakfast

Idli

Idli or idly ( (listen)) is a type of savoury rice cake, originating from the indian subcontinent, popular as breakfast foods in eastern and southern india and in sri lanka. the cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. the fermentation process breaks down the starches so that they are more readily metabolised by the body. idli has several variations, including rava idli, which is made from semolina. regional variants include sanna of konkan.

Dessert, Sweet

Idli

Idli or idly ( (listen)) is a type of savoury rice cake, originating from the indian subcontinent, popular as breakfast foods in eastern and southern india and in sri lanka. the cakes are made by steaming a batter consisting of fermented black lentils (de-husked) and rice. the fermentation process breaks down the starches so that they are more readily metabolised by the body. idli has several variations, including rava idli, which is made from semolina. regional variants include sanna of konkan.

Dessert, Sweet

Jaggery

Jaggery is a traditional non-centrifugal cane sugar consumed in the indian subcontinent, southeast asia, and africa. it is a concentrated product of cane juice and often date or palm sap without separation of the molasses and crystals, and can vary from golden brown to dark brown in colour. it contains up to 50% sucrose, up to 20% invert sugars, and up to 20% moisture, with the remainder made up of other insoluble matter, such as wood ash, proteins, and bagasse fibres. jaggery is very similar to muscovado, an important sweetener in portuguese and british cuisine. the kenyan sukari ngutu/nguru has no fibre; it is dark and is made from sugar cane and also sometimes extracted from palm tree.

Drink

Jalapeno Punch

Mixed drink made with dark rum, mango, lime, syrup, jalapeno peppers

Dessert, Sweet

Jalebi

Jalebi (hindi: जलेबी,bengali: জিলাপি,odia: ଜିଲାପି, urdu: جلیبی‎, nepali: जेरी sinhala: පැණි වළලු), is a popular sweet snack in south and west asia, africa, and mauritius. it goes by many names, including jilapi, jilebi, jilipi, zulbia, jerry, mushabak, z’labia, or zalabia. the south asian variety is made by deep-frying maida flour (plain flour or all-purpose flour) batter in pretzel or circular shapes, which are then soaked in sugar syrup. jalebi is eaten with curd or rabri (in north india) along with optional other flavors such as kewra (scented water). in some west asian cuisines, jalebi may consist of a yeast dough fried and then dipped in a syrup of honey and rose water. the north african dish of zalabia uses a different batter and a syrup of honey (arabic: ʻasal) and rose water.jalebi can be served warm or cold. they have a somewhat chewy texture with a crystallized sugary exterior coating. citric acid, lime juice and rose water is sometimes added to the syrup. similar but distinct dishes include imarti, chhena jalebi, lokma, zalabiyeh, and bamiyeh. to keep it crisp and to prevent it from getting soggy, commercially made jalebi has rangkat (which is sodium dithionite and also called hydro) added to the jalebi batter recipe

Dessert, Sweet

Kalakand

Kalakand is an indian sweet made out of solidified, sweetened milk called khoa .

Main

Kalia

Curry with fish, chicken, vegetables, jackfruit

Dessert, Sweet

Khaja

Khaja is an indian deep-fried pastry, commonly filled with fruit or soaked with sugar syrup.

Dessert, Sweet

Kheer

Kheer (kheeri, payesh, payasam or phirni) is a sweet dish and a type of wet pudding popular in the indian subcontinent, usually made by boiling milk, sugar or jaggery, and rice, although rice may be substituted with one of the following: daals, bulgur wheat, millet, tapioca, vermicelli, or sweet corn. it is typically flavoured with desiccated coconut, cardamom, raisins, saffron, cashews, pistachios, almonds, or other dry fruits and nuts, and recently pseudograins are also gaining popularity. it is typically served as a dessert.

‹ Prev