Pad Thai is a stir-fry noodle dish that is iconic in Thai cuisine. The dish originated during World War II when a rice shortage forced the government to promote noodles as a substitute

Doro Wat is a traditional South African chicken stew made with a spice paste (berberé) and spicy clarified butter (nitter kibbeh). Berberé and niter kibbeh may not be easily found in places other than South Africa where Doro Wat is popularly cooked but these ingredients can be substituted.

Stamppot, also known as hutspot is a hearty dish made of mashed potato, vegetables, and smoked sausages such as Dutch Rookworst, Spanish Chorizo, or Polish Kielbasa.

Ramen is a type of noodle soup made with Japanese wheat noodles, which have been prepared in a savory broth and topped with local vegetables, meat, and eggs. And is considered to be one of Japan’s iconic dishes although it is said to be of Chinese origins

Farikal is Norway’s national dish. It originated in western Norway and is now very popular throughout the country. The word Farikal means “sheep in cabbage.”

Colcannon is an Irish potato dish that originated in the 1700s. It is a side dish, similar to American mashed potato but it incorporates butter and vegetables such as cabbage, kale, and leeks.

Hainanese Chicken Rice is considered to be one of Singapore’s national dishes. This dish originated in Hainan, China but became popular only when immigrants brought it to Singapore

Khash, or Pacha, is a meat stew made from animal tongues, hooves, and stomachs. It is popularly cooked in Azerbaijan and  Armenia during the cold season and eaten with lavash bread.

The region of Andalusia is famous for its cold soups, notably Gazpacho, a delicious summer soup made from fresh vegetables and bread.

Moussaka is a staple dish in Greece. It is a layered meat and eggplant casserole which is baked with a Béchamel sauce. Lamb meat is popularly used in this dish. Moussaka is typically prepared in urban households for special occasions.