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Carta di Musica
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Carta di Musica

Bread so thin, you can read music through the dough.
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Pacaya
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Pacaya

These palm flower clusters resemble tentacles of baby corn.
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Stinging Nettles
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Stinging Nettles

Boil away this plant's poisonous hairs, and you're left with a tasty, spinach-like leaf.
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Marula
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Marula

The intoxicating South African fruit is beloved by humans and elephants.
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Monkey Gland Sauce
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Monkey Gland Sauce

No primates were harmed in the making of this South African steak sauce.
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Amlou
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Amlou

Morocco's nutty, decadent spread is made from the prized oil of the argan tree.
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Smen
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Smen

This Moroccan butter ferments underground for years and smells like blue cheese.
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Biltong
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Biltong

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.
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Mopane Worms
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Mopane Worms

Depending on how they're prepared, these caterpillars can taste like everything from tea to a well-done steak.
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Mandazi
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Mandazi

Across East Africa, these cardamom-flavored doughnuts are the perfect pairing for chai.
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Melktert
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Melktert

Four centuries ago, Dutch dairy farmers made this spiced custard pie into a South African classic.
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Palm Wine
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Palm Wine

It takes only two hours for palm sap to become palm wine.
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Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Turbo
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Turbo

The potent cocktail of beer, wine, and soda is a favorite in the bars of Addis Ababa.
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T’ej
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T’ej

Ethiopian honey wine is sweet, funky, and perfect with injera.
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Gautham Krishnaraj Added by Gautham Krishnaraj
Amarula Cream Liqueur
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Amarula Cream Liqueur

A sweet and nutty liqueur made with the fruit of the "elephant tree."
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Marula Beer
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Marula Beer

In South Africa, women transform a tart fruit into a celebrated sour brew.
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Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
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Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony

The birthplace of coffee celebrates community with a sensory feast.
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Anne Ewbank Added by Anne Ewbank
Pouring Moroccan Mint Tea
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Pouring Moroccan Mint Tea

A gesture of welcome and respect, Moroccan mint tea gets poured from high above the glass.
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Gatsby
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Gatsby

This Cape Town sandwich is as extravagant as a certain literary character.
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Bunny Chow
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Bunny Chow

This curry-on-the-go hails from South Africa.
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Injera with Spaghetti
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Injera with Spaghetti

The fusion dish dates back to Italy's occupation of Ethiopia in the 1930s.
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Kitfo
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Kitfo

A melt-in-your-mouth mixture of raw beef, butter, and spices.
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Urojo
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Urojo

In Zanzibar, Swahili and Indian cuisine swirl together in a hearty, complex stew.
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Gautham Krishnaraj Added by Gautham Krishnaraj
Zanzibar Pizza
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Zanzibar Pizza

Vendors fill these crispy pancakes with as many meats, sweets, or vegetables as their imaginations allow.
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