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Fesikh
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Fesikh

On Sham el-Nessim, Egyptians celebrate spring by gathering around picnic spreads of fermented fish.
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Siwa Oasis Dates
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Siwa Oasis Dates

Dates from this desert oasis have been sweetening Egyptian tables since pharaonic times.
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Hamam Mahshi
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Hamam Mahshi

Egyptian pigeons are raised in special towers, then stuffed and eaten.
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Awful Awful
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Awful Awful

This Jersey-born frosty drink is now a Rhode Island favorite.
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Țuică
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Țuică

Romania's all-occasion plummy spirit.
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Drob de Miel
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Drob de Miel

This haggis-meatloaf mashup is a Romanian Easter classic.
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Kvass
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Kvass

You can find authentic versions of this sour Slavic brew at street stalls and monasteries.
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Lahpet Thoke
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Lahpet Thoke

In Myanmar, fermented tea leaves make a tangy, caffeinated salad.
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Maple Hurricane Sauce
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Maple Hurricane Sauce

After a hurricane struck New England in 1938, one chef used windfall apples to make a sweet breakfast-topper.
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Clambake
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Clambake

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.
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Taguella
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Taguella

A desert dweller’s delight, this bread gets baked in sand.
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Desert Truffles
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Desert Truffles

So strong is Kuwaitis’ love for this seasonal delicacy that an entire market gets set up just for its sale.
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Kibinai
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Kibinai

These savory pastries come from Lithuania's Karaim minority.
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Apple Cheese
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Apple Cheese

This sliceable sweet treat is actually dairy-free.
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Kamatahvel
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Kamatahvel

Created during a cocoa shortage, the grain-based “chocolate” bar became an Estonian classic.
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Grilled Bee Honeycomb With Larvae
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Grilled Bee Honeycomb With Larvae

The Laotian street food is mildly sweet and surprisingly juicy.
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Red Tree Ants With Beef and Spicy Basil
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Red Tree Ants With Beef and Spicy Basil

Dine for a cause with this mammal and insect mélange.
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Cuy
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Cuy

The guinea pig is both food and pet in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
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Batalla del Vino
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Batalla del Vino

Goggles are a good idea at this wine-slinging battle.
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Thorrablot
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Thorrablot

This midwinter food festival honors Iceland's pagan history.
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Aligot
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Aligot

These extra-cheesy potatoes resemble decadent fondue.
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Snake Soup
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Snake Soup

During Hong Kong winters, crowds flock to small diners with serpents in their cupboards.
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Pineapple Bun
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Pineapple Bun

This sweet treat is so beloved in Hong Kong, it inspired an animated movie.
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Egg Waffles
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Egg Waffles

These portable pancake sheets have a crispy, hollow side and a sweet, doughy side.
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