breakfast Recipes
212 delicious breakfast recipes from around the world
Manakish Zaatar
Lebanese zaatar flatbread - dough topped with zaatar and olive oil. Breakfast favorite.
Makanek
Lebanese lamb sausages - small spiced sausages fried with pomegranate molasses.
Foul Mdammas
Lebanese stewed fava beans - slow-cooked beans with garlic and lemon. Breakfast staple.
Manakish bi Zaatar
Lebanese zaatar flatbread - soft bread with zaatar and olive oil. Breakfast essential.
Foul Mudammas
Lebanese fava beans - slow-cooked beans with lemon and garlic. Breakfast.
Fatteh Hummus
Lebanese layered chickpea dish - pita, chickpeas, yogurt layers. Breakfast feast.
Kaak
Lebanese sesame bread rings - street bread with sesame. Ka'ak vendor classic.
Shakshuka
Middle Eastern eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce - a one-pan breakfast that's become a global sensation.
Shakshuka
Middle Eastern eggs in tomato sauce - eggs poached in spiced tomato and pepper stew. North African origin, Israeli staple.
Halim
Persian wheat porridge - slow-cooked wheat with lamb. Winter breakfast.
Noon Barbari
Persian flatbread - thick oval bread with ridges. Breakfast essential.
Aloo Paratha
A popular North Indian breakfast dish featuring whole wheat flatbread stuffed with a flavorful spiced mashed potato filling. Deliciously comforting and satisfying.
Anda Bhurji (Indian Scrambled Eggs)
Anda Bhurji is a popular Indian street food dish featuring fluffy scrambled eggs cooked with finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and a blend of aromatic spices. It's a quick, flavorful, and satisfying breakfast or light meal.
Appam (Lacy Rice Hoppers)
Appam are delicate, bowl-shaped fermented rice pancakes, a specialty of Kerala, India. They are characterized by their crispy, lacy edges and a soft, spongy center. Traditionally served with curries or stews.
Bak Kut Teh (Herbal Pork Rib Soup)
A comforting and aromatic Malaysian Hokkien-style pork rib soup, simmered in a fragrant broth infused with a blend of Chinese herbs and spices. Traditionally enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, especially in the Klang region.
Bánh Cuốn (Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls)
Delicate, paper-thin steamed rice sheets rolled around a savory filling of ground pork and wood ear mushrooms. Traditionally served as a light breakfast or snack, accompanied by thinly sliced pork sausage (cha lua), crispy fried shallots, and a side of sweet and savory dipping sauce (nuoc cham).
Bánh Giò
Bánh Giò are savory Vietnamese pyramid-shaped dumplings made from a delicate rice flour dough, filled with seasoned ground pork and wood ear mushrooms, and steamed to perfection within banana leaves. They are a popular and satisfying breakfast or snack.
Bánh Mì Ốp La (Vietnamese Fried Egg Baguette)
A classic Vietnamese street food breakfast, this Bánh Mì Ốp La features a crusty baguette filled with perfectly fried sunny-side-up eggs, rich pâté, creamy butter, and a savory drizzle of Maggi sauce. Simple, satisfying, and quick to prepare.
Bánh Ướt (Vietnamese Steamed Rice Rolls)
Bánh Ướt, meaning 'wet rice', are delicate, steamed rice sheets made from a thin batter. They are typically served rolled or folded, often topped with Vietnamese pork sausage (cha lua) and crispy fried shallots, and accompanied by a flavorful dipping sauce (nuoc cham). This dish is a popular and light breakfast or snack.
Bò Né (Vietnamese Sizzling Steak)
A classic Vietnamese breakfast or brunch dish featuring tender beef steak, fried eggs, and creamy pâté, all served sizzling on a hot cast iron plate. This dish showcases the delightful French-Vietnamese culinary fusion.
Bubur Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Congee)
A comforting and flavorful Indonesian chicken congee, a popular breakfast dish. This savory rice porridge is simmered until creamy and served with a variety of delicious toppings.
Cháo Lòng (Vietnamese Pork Organ Congee)
A deeply nourishing and comforting Vietnamese rice porridge (congee) simmered with a variety of carefully prepared pork offal. This dish is a staple for breakfast or a warming meal, celebrated for its rich flavor and high nutritional content.
Chole Bhature
A beloved North Indian breakfast and street food classic, featuring tender, spiced chickpeas (chole) served alongside fluffy, deep-fried leavened bread (bhature).
Çılbır (Turkish Poached Eggs with Garlic Yogurt and Chili Butter)
A classic Ottoman breakfast dish featuring perfectly poached eggs nestled on a bed of creamy garlic-infused yogurt, all drizzled with a fragrant, spiced chili butter. It's a delightful balance of cool, creamy, and warm, spicy flavors.