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Filipino • Southeast Asia
ID 23

Adobo

Chicken Filipino Main Course Pork
Cook time 60 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

adobo

Ingredients: Chicken or pork (150g), Soy sauce (2 tbsp), Vinegar (2 tbsp), Garlic (smashed) (2 cloves), Bay leaf (1), Peppercorns (1/2 tsp), Water (1/4 cup)

371.8 kcal 46.3 protein 8.4 fat 18.8 carbs
Confidence 99% High proteinLower carb
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Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a pot and marinate 30 minutes. Cover the container and refrigerate, allowing the ingredients to marinate and deeply absorb the flavors..
Step 2: Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer until meat is tender (30–40 mins). Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 3: Reduce sauce until slightly thickened. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 4: Serve with steamed rice. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Simmered • Latin America
ID 131

Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken Soup)

Chicken Latin America Simmered Soup
Cook time 50 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

ajiaco-colombian-chicken-soup

Ingredients: Chicken breast (bone-in preferred) (1 small), Yellow potato (1 small), White potato (1 small), Corn cob (cut) (1/2), Guasca herb (dried) (1/2 tsp), Capers and cream (for topping) (to taste)

258.5 kcal 23.2 protein 6.8 fat 21.5 carbs
Confidence 91%
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Step 1: Boil chicken and potatoes until tender. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Add corn and guasca, simmer until flavors blend. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 3: Serve hot with capers and cream. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..

Egg • Latin America
ID 139

Alfajores (Argentina/Peru)

Baked Egg Latin America Main Course
Cook time 40 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

alfajores-argentina-peru

Ingredients: Flour (1/2 cup), Cornstarch (1/4 cup), Butter (1/4 cup), Sugar (2 tbsp), Egg yolk (1), Dulce de leche (2 tbsp), Powdered sugar (for dusting) (1 tsp)

945 kcal 5.3 protein 53.2 fat 112.2 carbs
Confidence 99% Vegetarian-leaning
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Step 1: Mix flour, cornstarch, butter, sugar, and egg yolk into a dough. Make sure to mix thoroughly so that all flavors are evenly incorporated and textures are consistent..
Step 2: Roll out and cut into rounds. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until pale golden. Use a thermometer if needed to check for doneness.
Step 3: Sandwich with dulce de leche and dust with powdered sugar. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..

Argentinian • Latin America
ID 165

Argentinian Beef Empanadas

Argentinian Pastry Snack Baked
Cook time 60 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

argentinian-beef-empanadas

Ingredients: Empanada dough discs (3), Ground beef (120 g), Onion, finely chopped (1/2 small), Paprika (1 tsp), Ground cumin (1/2 tsp), Green olives, chopped (4), Hard-boiled egg, chopped (1/2), Beef stock or water (2 tbsp), Salt & pepper (to taste), Egg (for wash) (1)

404.7 kcal 39.9 protein 21.5 fat 5.4 carbs
Confidence 91% High proteinLower carb
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Step 1: Sauté onion; add beef and brown. Stir in paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and stock; simmer 3–4 minutes. Cool.
Step 2: Mix in olives and egg. Fill discs with ~2 tbsp filling.
Step 3: Fold, crimp (repulgue), brush with egg wash.
Step 4: Bake 400°F (200°C) 20–25 minutes or fry 350°F (175°C) until golden; rest 5 minutes.

Middle East & North Africa • Middle East & North Africa
ID 73

Baklava

Baked Main Course Middle East & North Africa
Cook time 60 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

baklava

Ingredients: Phyllo dough (5 sheets), Chopped walnuts or pistachios (1/4 cup), Butter (melted) (2 tbsp), Sugar (2 tbsp), Cinnamon (1/4 tsp), Honey or syrup (2 tbsp)

764.5 kcal 13.3 protein 34.3 fat 107 carbs
Confidence 100% Vegetarian-leaning
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Step 1: Layer phyllo sheets with melted butter, sprinkling nut mixture between layers. Make sure to mix thoroughly so that all flavors are evenly incorporated and textures are consistent..
Step 2: Cut into squares or diamonds, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes. Use a thermometer if needed to check for doneness.
Step 3: Pour warm honey or syrup over hot baklava. Let cool before serving. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..

Beans • Sub-Saharan Africa
ID 97

Beans and Plantain Porridge

Beans Main Course Simmered Sub-Saharan Africa
Cook time 60 min
Difficulty Medium
Portion Single

beans-and-plantain-porridge

Ingredients: Black-eyed peas or brown beans (1/4 cup), Ripe plantain (1), Palm oil (1 tbsp), Onion (1/4), Garlic (1 clove), Seasoning cube (1/2), Salt & pepper (to taste)

84.3 kcal 2.6 protein 2.3 fat 13.3 carbs
Confidence 92% Vegetarian-leaningLower carb
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Step 1: Cook beans until almost soft. Add sliced plantains. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 2: Add oil, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Take care with this step, as it ensures the dish develops the intended depth of flavor and ideal texture..
Step 3: Simmer until thick and everything is tender. Partially cover the pot and keep a close watch to ensure the ingredients cook evenly without drying out..
Step 4: Serve warm as a hearty main dish. Arrange the dish neatly on a plate and, if desired, add fresh herbs or complementary condiments to enhance presentation and taste..