World Cuisine Guides

Our guides to world cuisine will help you learn about everything from culturally-specific equipment to the food history of dishes and traditions around the world.
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The History of Hibiscus Drinks in the African Diaspora
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The Best Fried Chicken on the Planet: An Opinionated World Tour
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The Joy of Eating Mutura, Nairobi’s Blood Sausage of Ill Repute
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A Beginner's Guide to South African Wine
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A 'Typical' Breakfast in ... South Africa
Serving plate of fried and steamed dumplings.
How to Cook Frozen Dumplings
Six different Asian noodle types on a black background
The Serious Eats Guide to Shopping for Asian Noodles
Collection of different types of soy sauces on a table
A Guide to Soy Sauce Varieties
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How to Buy, Season, and Care for a Wok
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The Serious Eats Field Guide to Asian Greens
Overhead view of best ramen
I've Eaten and Reviewed More Than 5,000 Packages of Instant Noodles—These Are My All-Time Favorites
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Make Your Own Just-Add-Hot-Water Instant Noodles (and Make Your Coworkers Jealous) | The Food Lab
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The Yardlong Bean
An Illustrated Tour of Ice Cream Styles Around the World
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Beyond Potstickers: Around the World in Dumplings
Seriously Asian: Luffa
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Around the World in Pancakes
A bowl of tong sui
Snapshots from Asia: Tropical Fruit Feast; Tong Sui, Sea Coconut, and Toddy Palm Fruit
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19 Savory Drinking Snacks From Around the World
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The Best Cooking Chopsticks Are Cheap, Durable, and Wildly Versatile
Garifuna dish of hudutu
The Garifuna Diaspora Celebrates 223 Years of its Cuisine
The Serious Eats Guide to Rum
The Serious Eats Guide to Tequila
A table full of different British sweets and a cup of tea.
The Serious Eats Guide to British Sweets
Profile view of five different Manchego-type cheeses, cut into wedges and arranged on a wooden board.
A Guide to Manchego Cheese Varieties
Pylsur (Icelandic Hot Dogs)
An Intro to Icelandic Food
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Chelow (Persian Steamed White Rice)
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How to Make Tahdig (Persian Crunchy Rice)
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What Is Tahini?
Overhead view of a table full of traditional Ramadan foods.
When Family is Far, Food Offers a Sense of Belonging During Ramadan
Many Salads, Pickles, Olives from Haj Kahil (Jaffa)
The 25 Best Things I Ate in Israel
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Serious Entertaining: Israeli Breakfast
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Ka’ak, and the Case for the Ancient Arabic Origins of the Bagel
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A Visit to Dubai's Fish Souk
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Serious Entertaining: A Middle Eastern-Inspired Feast
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A Guide to the Wide World of Hummus
Palestinian Food 101: Recipes to Get You Started
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All About Labaneh
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The Real Story of Gumbo, Okra, and Filé
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Pueblan-Style Cemita Sandwiches
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How to Trim Pork Spareribs Into a St. Louis-Style Cut
Profile view of a strawberries and cream pavlova, served on a wooden pedestal.
Strawberries and Cream Pavlova Recipe
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How to Trick out Pavlova, the Easiest, Classiest Fruit Dessert for a Crowd
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A Beginner's Guide to New Zealand Wine
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Noosa Yoghurt: Australian-Style Yogurt Gets In On The Game
Let Them Eat: Strawberries and Cream Pavlova
A platter of ceviche and accompaniments.
Essential Peruvian Food: 10 Must-Eat Dishes to Seek Out
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Spice Hunting: Aji Amarillo
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Buenos Aires Is a Culinary Melting Pot. Here's Where to Eat—Including Fresh Empanadas and Perfect Pizza—According to a Resident Expert
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Sopaipillas (Chilean Fried Pastries)
The Serious Eats Guide to Cachaça