birthday Recipes
7 delicious birthday recipes from around the world
Lapis Surabaya (Surabaya Layer Cake)
A classic Indonesian birthday cake, Lapis Surabaya is a rich, three-layer butter cake famously filled with strawberry jam. Its name refers to the city of Surabaya, a major culinary hub in East Java.
Miyeok Guk (Korean Seaweed Soup)
Miyeok Guk, often called Korean Seaweed Soup, is a comforting and nutritious dish traditionally served to new mothers to aid recovery and celebrated on birthdays. This simple yet deeply flavorful soup features tender seaweed and your choice of protein in a savory broth.
Pancit Bihon
A classic Filipino celebration dish featuring delicate rice stick noodles stir-fried with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce. Pancit Bihon is often served at birthdays and other special occasions, symbolizing long life.
Pancit Canton (Filipino Stir-Fried Noodles)
A classic Filipino birthday dish, Pancit Canton features chewy egg noodles stir-fried with tender meat, crisp vegetables, and a savory soy-based sauce. It's believed that eating long noodles symbolizes a long life.
Pancit Palabok
A classic Filipino noodle dish featuring a rich, savory shrimp and pork sauce, traditionally served during celebrations like birthdays. The vibrant orange hue comes from annatto seeds, and it's generously topped with various garnishes.
Chocotorta
An iconic no-bake Argentine chocolate cookie cake layered with a creamy dulce de leche and cream cheese mixture. Perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
Crema Volteada (Peruvian Caramel Custard)
A beloved Peruvian birthday dessert, Crema Volteada is a rich and creamy caramel custard, similar to flan, made with condensed milk and a smooth, golden caramel topping. The name 'volteada' means 'flipped' in Spanish, referring to the final step of inverting the custard onto a serving plate.