comfort food Recipes
953 delicious comfort food recipes from around the world
Unagi Kabayaki (Grilled Glazed Eel)
Tender, grilled freshwater eel fillets coated in a rich, sweet, and savory glaze (tare), traditionally served over steamed rice. A classic Japanese summer delicacy known for its invigorating properties.
Upma
A comforting and quick savory porridge made from roasted semolina (rava), tempered spices, and optional vegetables. A classic South Indian breakfast or light meal.
Ven Pongal (Savory Rice and Lentil Porridge)
A comforting and savory South Indian breakfast dish made from rice and moong dal, enriched with ghee and fragrant spices like black pepper and cumin. It has a soft, porridge-like consistency and is often served with sambar and coconut chutney.
Xiao Long Bao (Shanghai Soup Dumplings)
Delicate, pleated wrappers encasing a savory pork filling and a rich, gelatinous broth that transforms into a delicious soup when steamed. These iconic Shanghai soup dumplings are a true culinary delight, bursting with flavor in every bite.
Xôi Gà (Vietnamese Chicken Sticky Rice)
A comforting and flavorful Vietnamese dish featuring fragrant glutinous rice topped with tender shredded chicken, crispy fried shallots, and a drizzle of shallot oil. It's a popular and satisfying meal, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a light lunch.
Yaki Udon
A quick and satisfying Japanese stir-fry featuring thick, chewy udon noodles tossed with savory pork, crisp vegetables, and a simple soy-based sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a late-night craving.
Yangnyeom Chicken
Korean spicy fried chicken - crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy gochujang-based sauce. This dish is known for its addictive sweet, spicy, and savory flavor profile with a satisfyingly crunchy texture.
Yangzhou Chao Fan (Yangzhou Fried Rice)
Yangzhou fried rice is the quintessential Chinese fried rice, celebrated for its balanced medley of ingredients like char siu (Chinese BBQ pork), succulent shrimp, fluffy scrambled eggs, and crisp vegetables, all wok-tossed with fragrant day-old rice. The key to its success lies in using cold, day-old rice, which prevents clumping and ensures each grain is perfectly separated and coated.
Yayla Çorbası (Turkish Yogurt Soup)
A comforting and tangy Turkish yogurt soup, enriched with rice and fragrant dried mint. 'Yayla' translates to 'highland,' evoking a sense of rustic, nourishing tradition.
Yong Tau Foo (Malaysian Stuffed Tofu and Vegetables)
A beloved Hakka dish from Malaysia, Yong Tau Foo is a customizable meal where you choose various vegetables and tofu to be stuffed with a savory fish paste, then cooked in a flavorful broth or fried until golden. It's a delightful 'choose your own adventure' culinary experience.
Yun Tun Tang (Cantonese Wonton Soup)
A soul-warming Cantonese wonton soup featuring delicate pork and shrimp wontons, tender egg noodles, and fresh bok choy in a clear, flavorful broth infused with dried shrimp. This recipe provides detailed steps for creating authentic wontons and a delicious, comforting soup.
Zereshk Polo ba Morgh (Persian Barberry Rice with Saffron Chicken)
A beloved Persian dish featuring fragrant basmati rice layered with saffron and jeweled with tart, slightly sweet barberries, served alongside tender chicken pieces braised in a rich saffron-infused sauce. The crispy rice crust, known as tahdig, is a highly prized element.
Zheng Dan (Chinese Steamed Egg Custard)
A silky smooth, savory steamed egg custard. This is the gentlest, most comforting, and easiest dish in Chinese home cooking, perfect for any meal.
Zhou / Jook (Chinese Rice Porridge)
A comforting and versatile Chinese rice porridge, simmered until the rice breaks down into a silky, creamy consistency. This basic recipe serves as a canvas for a variety of delicious toppings and is often enjoyed as a restorative meal.
Zhu Pa (Hong Kong-Style Baked Pork Chops)
Tender, bone-in pork chops baked with sweet, caramelized onions in a savory, aromatic marinade. A classic comfort dish reminiscent of Hong Kong's beloved cha chaan teng diners.
Adobo Arequipeño
A hearty and flavorful Arequipa-style pork stew, traditionally enjoyed on Sunday mornings. Pork shoulder is slow-braised in chicha de jora (a Peruvian corn beer) with aromatic spices until meltingly tender.
Aguadito de Pollo (Peruvian Green Chicken Soup)
A vibrant and flavorful Peruvian green chicken soup, celebrated for its rich cilantro base and comforting texture. Often considered a potent hangover cure and a beloved comfort food.
Ají de Gallina
A classic Peruvian comfort food, Ají de Gallina features tender shredded chicken bathed in a rich, creamy, and subtly spicy sauce made from ají amarillo peppers, blended with bread, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese. It's traditionally served over boiled potatoes.
Ajiaco Bogotano
A hearty and traditional Bogotá chicken soup featuring three types of potatoes, tender shredded chicken, and the distinctive aroma of the guasca herb. This comforting soup is a staple in Colombian cuisine.
Ajiaco Santafereño
A hearty and iconic Bogotá chicken and potato soup, Ajiaco Santafereño gets its signature creamy texture and unique flavor from three distinct types of potatoes and the essential herb, guascas. Served with shredded chicken, corn, and a trio of traditional accompaniments, it's a comforting and flavorful Colombian classic.
Albondigas en Chipotle
Tender, flavorful beef meatballs simmered in a rich, smoky chipotle-tomato sauce. A classic Mexican comfort food.
Arepa Reina Pepiada
Venezuela's iconic 'Queen Arepa' – a perfectly grilled corn patty, split and generously stuffed with a creamy mixture of shredded chicken, ripe avocado, and mayonnaise. Named in honor of Susana Duijm, Miss World 1955.
Arroz Atollado
A rich and comforting soupy rice dish from the Valle del Cauca region of Colombia, featuring a medley of tender pork, chicken, and savory chorizo, simmered with aromatics and rice to a luscious, spoonable consistency.
Arroz Carreteiro
Brazilian wagon driver's rice - a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal traditionally made by Gaucho cowboys with dried beef and rice. This dish is designed for sustenance and simplicity, perfect for a filling lunch or dinner.