Mouthwatering Delights: 10 Easy and Unique Recipes from Around the World

Nagihan Melike Demircioglu
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Close your eyes and imagine you're standing at the crossroads of the world. To your left, the bustling streets of Tokyo, filled with the tantalizing aroma of Okonomiyaki; to your right, the sun-soaked markets of Marrakech, where spices and tagines dominate the culinary scene. Straight ahead, you hear the sizzle of corn on Mexican grills and the rhythmic chants of Thai vendors peddling their sweet mango delights. As you stand there, you realize you don't need a plane ticket to journey across the world; you can embark on a global culinary adventure right from your kitchen! Dive in and let your taste buds lead the way as we explore ten easy yet enchanting recipes from various corners of our beautiful planet. Welcome aboard, fellow food explorer!

Japanese Okonomiyaki (Savory Pancake)

Ingredients:

  • 100g all-purpose flour

  • 140ml water

  • 2 eggs

  • 200g shredded cabbage

  • 50g thinly sliced pork belly

  • Green onions, chopped

  • Pickled ginger

  • Mayonnaise & Okonomiyaki sauce

Directions:

  • Mix flour and water to form a batter. Add in eggs, cabbage, green onions, and pickled ginger. Mix well.

  • Pour batter onto a hot griddle, place pork slices on top. Cook until the bottom is golden, then flip.

  • Once cooked, drizzle with mayonnaise and Okonomiyaki sauce.

Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken thighs

  • 2 tsp ground turmeric

  • 2 tsp ground cumin

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 100g dried apricots

  • 500ml chicken stock

  • 2 tbsp honey

  • Fresh cilantro & toasted almonds

Directions:

  • Sear chicken in a pan with spices. Remove.

  • Sauté garlic and onions. Add apricots, chicken stock, and honey.

  • Return chicken to the pan. Simmer until tender. Garnish with cilantro and almonds.

Spanish Gazpacho

Ingredients:

  • 6 ripe tomatoes

  • 1 cucumber

  • 1 bell pepper

  • 1 onion

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 3 cups tomato juice

  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt & pepper

Directions:

  • Blend all ingredients until smooth.

  • Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Indian Coconut Shrimp Curry

Ingredients:

  • 500g shrimp, peeled

  • 400ml coconut milk

  • 2 tbsp curry paste

  • 2 tsp ground turmeric

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • Fresh cilantro

Directions:

  • Sauté onion and garlic. Add curry paste and turmeric.

  • Pour in coconut milk, bring to a boil.

  • Add shrimp, cook until pink. Garnish with cilantro.

Mexican Street Corn (Elote)

Ingredients:

  • 4 corn cobs

  • 50g mayonnaise

  • 50g crumbled feta cheese

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • Lime wedges

  • Fresh cilantro

Directions:

  • Grill corn until charred.

  • Brush with mayonnaise, sprinkle with cheese, chili powder, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

French Ratatouille

Ingredients:

  • 1 zucchini, sliced

  • 1 eggplant, sliced

  • 1 bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • Olive oil, thyme, salt & pepper

Directions:

  • Sauté garlic and onion. Add vegetables, seasonings, and simmer until tender.

Thai Mango Sticky Rice

Ingredients:

  • 200g glutinous rice

  • 400ml coconut milk

  • 150g sugar

  • 1 ripe mango, sliced

  • Sesame seeds & mung beans

Directions:

  • Soak rice for 4 hours, steam until tender.

  • Heat coconut milk with sugar, pour over rice.

  • Serve with mango slices, sprinkle with sesame seeds and mung beans.

South African Bunny Chow

Ingredients:

  • 1 loaf white bread

  • 500g lamb/chicken, diced

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp curry powder

  • 400g canned tomatoes

  • Fresh cilantro

Directions:

  • Sauté onion, garlic, and meat. Add curry powder and tomatoes.

  • Hollow out bread loaf, fill with curry. Garnish with cilantro.

Greek Tzatziki

Ingredients:

  • 500g Greek yogurt

  • 1 cucumber, grated & drained

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tbsp dill, chopped

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • Salt & pepper

Directions:

  • Mix all ingredients. Chill before serving.

Brazilian Brigadeiros

Ingredients:

  • 400g sweetened condensed milk

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • Chocolate sprinkles

Directions:

  • Cook milk, cocoa, and butter until thickened.

  • Cool, form into balls, and roll in sprinkles.