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Hmong Stuffed Chicken Wings
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Hmong Stuffed Chicken Wings

Next-level egg rolls are wrapped in an entire chicken wing.
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Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
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Traditional Balsamic Vinegar

Most people have never tasted the real thing.
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Biltong
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Biltong

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.
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Bánh Pía
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Bánh Pía

This mooncake's flaky exterior gives way to a creamy, sometimes stinky, core.
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Coffee Milk
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Coffee Milk

Would you like some coffee flavor with your milk?
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Japanese Navy Curry
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Japanese Navy Curry

This curry celebrates Japan's maritime history.
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Kvikk Lunsj
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Kvikk Lunsj

The candy is huge with Norwegian hikers and skiers.
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Rauchbier
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Rauchbier

Only a few breweries still make smoky beer in this classic German style.
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Steam Beer
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Steam Beer

The unique style born out of the California Gold Rush blends the crispness of a lager with the flavor of an ale.
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Rakija
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Rakija

The fiery fruit brandy of the Balkans.
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Ruby Chocolate
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Ruby Chocolate

The sweet is naturally a bubblegum shade of pink.
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Pu'er
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Pu'er

Devoted fans pay thousands for bricks of this fermented tea.
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Guayusa
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Guayusa

The Kichwa begin every day with tea and dream interpretation.
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Maca
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Maca

The Andean root once fueled Inca warriors.
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Kratom Tea
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Kratom Tea

This Southeast Asian leaf can wake you up, knock you out, and subdue heroin withdrawal.
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Chaga Mushroom
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Chaga Mushroom

This coffee additive and killer of trees has a reputation as a medical marvel.
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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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Basi Sweet Potatoes
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Basi Sweet Potatoes

Pulling apart this dish creates silk-like threads of melted sugar.
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Pandan Leaf Extract
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Pandan Leaf Extract

This plant adds a hint of vanilla and a wash of brilliant green to any dish.
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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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Southern Jutland Coffee Table
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Southern Jutland Coffee Table

These cake-laden tables fueled community meetings that helped bring Southern Jutland back into Denmark.
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Peanut Butter & Mayonnaise Sandwich
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Peanut Butter & Mayonnaise Sandwich

Now largely forgotten, the pairing was once as popular as PB&J.
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Poutine Râpée
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Poutine Râpée

Not all poutine comes with cheese curds and gravy.
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Żubrówka
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Żubrówka

The same grass that feeds massive European bison adds notes of vanilla and lavender to this unique Polish vodka.
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