454 delicious main course recipes from around the world
A fragrant and aromatic rice dish featuring tender beef and a blend of warm Comorian spices. This pilau is a staple, often served as a main course and showcasing the rich spice culture of the islands.
A rustic and flavorful Punjabi dish featuring smoky mashed eggplant, fire-roasted to perfection and blended with aromatic spices, onions, tomatoes, and chilies. The charring process imparts a signature smoky depth.
A delicious vegetarian take on the classic schnitzel, using kohlrabi as the star. This modern classic offers a satisfying crunch and a tender interior, perfect for a meat-free meal.
A classic Punjabi dish featuring tender green peas and cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-cream gravy. This restaurant-style curry is aromatic and satisfying.
A classic Georgian dish of a whole flattened chicken, pan-fried until the skin is incredibly crispy and the meat is juicy. It's typically seasoned with garlic and spices.
A luxurious Portuguese delicacy, Santola Recheada features tender spider crab meat mixed with aromatic seasonings, stuffed back into its shell, and gratinated to a golden-brown perfection. Traditionally enjoyed during the Christmas season, this dish is a true celebration of fresh seafood.
Arroz Negro is a visually striking and deeply flavorful Spanish rice dish, renowned for its dramatic black hue imparted by squid ink. It offers a unique briny taste of the sea, making it an unforgettable culinary experience.
A flavorful grilled steak dish, often served with a vibrant and herbaceous chimichurri sauce, representing a popular way of enjoying grilled meats in Guatemala, influenced by South American traditions but with local adaptations.
Tender and flavorful lamb chops, expertly grilled over hot coals, a quintessential element of any South African braai (barbecue).
A delightful regional specialty from Galicia, these sweet bell peppers are generously stuffed with a rich and savory mixture of fresh seafood, rice, and aromatic seasonings. This dish showcases the abundant maritime flavors of the Galician coast.
Lahm bi Ajeen are delicious, thin Lebanese meat pies featuring a spiced lamb topping on a crisp, baked dough base. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving is essential for brightness.
A comforting and flavorful stew featuring tender lamb and okra simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. This dish is a staple in Syrian cuisine, often served with rice.
Faschierte Laibchen, also known as Austrian meat patties or rissoles, are a classic comfort food made from a mixture of ground meat, soaked bread, onions, and spices, then pan-fried until golden brown. They are typically served with mashed potatoes.
A classic Jordanian dish of green bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, ground meat, pine nuts, and currants, simmered in a light, savory tomato-based sauce. This dish is often served as a side or a light main course.
Tender, flavorful Korean BBQ beef short ribs marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then grilled to perfection. Traditionally cooked tableside, this recipe brings the authentic taste of Korean galbi to your home.
A classic Hong Kong seafood restaurant favorite, this Jiao Yan You Yu features tender squid rings coated in a light, crispy batter and tossed with a fragrant mix of salt, pepper, garlic, chilies, and scallions.
Experience impossibly crispy Korean fried chicken, achieved through a double-frying technique. The chicken is coated in a light, crunchy batter and then tossed in a sweet, spicy, and savory gochujang glaze. This recipe ensures the coating stays delightfully crisp even after saucing.
A rich, aromatic, and thicker Thai curry characterized by the distinct flavors of kaffir lime and roasted peanuts. This version is typically drier than other Thai curries, focusing on intense flavor.
Tteok-galbi are delicious, savory-sweet patties made from finely minced beef short ribs, often mixed with pork for texture. Traditionally a specialty of Gwangju, these patties are marinated and then grilled to a perfect caramelization, resulting in a juicy interior and a flavorful crust. The inclusion of pear acts as a natural tenderizer.
A classic North Indian dry curry featuring tender cauliflower florets and golden potato cubes simmered in a fragrant blend of turmeric, cumin, and other aromatic spices. This vegetarian staple is known for its vibrant color and comforting flavors.
A delightful regional specialty from Galicia, these peppers are generously filled with a rich mixture of fresh seafood, often including shrimp, mussels, and crab, bound together with a creamy, flavorful sauce and baked until tender. This dish showcases the abundant seafood of the Galician coast.
A popular East Javanese dish featuring crispy fried chicken that is smashed and coated in a flavorful, spicy sambal. Served with fresh raw vegetables (lalapan) and steamed rice.
Crispy, savory chunks of seasoned pork fried to perfection and tossed with sweet, slightly caramelized onions. This dish is a beloved classic, often served as an appetizer or a main course with traditional sides.
A fragrant and flavorful Somali rice dish featuring tender beef cooked with aromatic spices, often served as a celebratory meal.
