unique Recipes
11 delicious unique recipes from around the world
Su Böreği
Turkish water börek - layered pastry boiled then baked with cheese. Unique texture.
Kibbeh Arnabiyeh
Lebanese kibbeh in tahini sauce - fried kibbeh balls in creamy tahini. Unique preparation.
Balut (Filipino Fertilized Duck Egg)
Balut is a fertilized duck egg with a developing embryo that is boiled and eaten from the shell. It is a popular street food and delicacy in the Philippines, often enjoyed with salt or spiced vinegar.
Cao Lầu
Cao Lầu is a signature noodle dish from Hoi An, Vietnam, characterized by its unique chewy, thick yellow noodles, tender braised pork, fresh herbs, and crunchy toppings. Traditionally, the noodles are made with water from a specific local well, which contributes to their distinct texture and color. This recipe aims to replicate the authentic flavors and textures as closely as possible outside of Hoi An.
Dinuguan (Filipino Pork Blood Stew)
A rich and savory Filipino stew made with pork belly, pork ears, and pork blood, simmered in a tangy vinegar-based sauce. It's known for its deep, complex flavor and unique texture.
Tavuk Göğsü (Turkish Chicken Breast Pudding)
A surprisingly delicious and creamy Ottoman dessert made from milk, sugar, and finely shredded chicken breast. The subtle savory notes from the chicken are masked by the sweetness and creamy texture, creating a unique and delightful pudding.
Hormigas Culonas (Big-Bottomed Ants)
A traditional and crunchy delicacy from the Santander region of Colombia, these large ants are toasted to perfection and seasoned with salt. They offer a unique, nutty flavor and are often enjoyed as a snack or appetizer.
Pato no Tucupi
A traditional Amazonian dish featuring tender duck slow-cooked in a vibrant, tangy yellow cassava sauce (tucupi), infused with garlic and finished with the unique, mouth-tingling herb jambu. The characteristic tingling sensation from the jambu is a hallmark of this dish.
Sopa Seca (Peruvian Dry Soup)
A beloved Peruvian 'dry soup' from Chincha, featuring spaghetti cooked in a vibrant, herbaceous basil and chicken sauce. Despite its name, it's a flavorful pasta dish where the pasta absorbs almost all the liquid, creating a rich, saucy consistency.
Tacacá
A vibrant and unique Amazonian soup, Tacacá features a tangy tucupí broth infused with aromatic garlic, tender dried shrimp, and the tingling sensation of jambu leaves, all thickened with tapioca pearls. It's known for its distinctive mouth-numbing effect, a signature of the jambu herb.
Pie Floater
A classic South Australian comfort food, the Pie Floater is a hearty meat pie submerged upside down in a thick, warming split pea soup. Traditionally enjoyed as late-night fare, it's a unique and satisfying dish.