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Fairy Bread
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Fairy Bread

A rainbow of flavor that harks back to childhood.
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Palolo
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Palolo

To catch these coral-dwelling, caviar-flavored sea worms, you must wade into their annual mating ritual.
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Chocolate Fish
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Chocolate Fish

The sweet Kiwi treat that represents a token reward.
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Tim Tam Slam
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Tim Tam Slam

The world's least practical and most delicious edible straw.
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Afghan Biscuits
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Afghan Biscuits

These beloved New Zealand cookies have a mysterious past.
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Chicken Salt
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Chicken Salt

Curry powder gives this savory seasoning its golden hue.
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Hāngi
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Hāngi

Preparing a traditional Māori feast requires a rock pit heated by fire or hot springs.
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Kava
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Kava

The South Pacific's shrub-based drink causes relaxation, euphoria, and a tingling sensation.
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Sea Grapes
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Sea Grapes

This "green caviar" is vegetarian friendly.
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Budae Jjigae
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Budae Jjigae

All is fare in the Korean War.
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Coconut Grater Stool
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Coconut Grater Stool

You put the grater in the coconut...
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Honey Toast Box
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Honey Toast Box

Many spoons are needed to demolish one of these ice cream-stuffed bread loaves.
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Takoyaki
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Takoyaki

Osaka's most famous dish is an octopus-stuffed fried dough ball.
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Buddha's Hand
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Buddha's Hand

Smells like lavender, tastes like lemon rind, looks like a gnarled claw fresh from your nightmares. 
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Dragon's Beard Candy
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Dragon's Beard Candy

The ancient confection consists of wispy sugar-strands that look like dragon whiskers.
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Makgeolli
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Makgeolli

South Korea's oldest alcoholic beverage is making a comeback.
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Acorn Jelly
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Acorn Jelly

The nut goes from oak tree to savory, sesame-topped side in a matter of days.
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Job's Tears Tea
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Job's Tears Tea

South Koreans turned this simple grain into a nutty energy drink.
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Omurice
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Omurice

Japanese cooks riff on American diner food with this rice-and-ketchup omelet.
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Taiyaki
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Taiyaki

This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.
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Pork Floss
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Pork Floss

This cotton candy-like garnish is made of dried, candied meat.
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Jjajang Myeon
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Jjajang Myeon

On April 14, lonely South Korean singles are encouraged to drown their sorrows in black noodles.
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Pocari Sweat
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Pocari Sweat

A pharmaceutical company developed this beverage as drinkable IV solution.
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