Don Ceviche, Scalliops Ceviche, Tacacho, Peruvian Roast Chicken, Arrocito, Lomo Saltado, Aji Verde + sauces, Peruvian Chips, Pisco drinks, Peruvian beer, Peruvian iced coffee, Vegan Chocolate Cake
Chicken Luwombo, Matoke
Foza Sy Hena-Kisoa with Malagasy Fried Rice, Mofo Anana
Crab + Potato Cakes
Ragout d’Igname
Kaukau, Veggies in Coconut Milk
200/200 – Italy
WHERE? Italy
WHEN? 8/29/21
WHO? Kristin & Dave
WHAT? Spaghetti Carbonara, Chicken Cacciatore, Panzanella Salad, Charcuterie Board, Sage Fried in Batter, Rosemary Focaccia, Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon, Meatballs, Tiramisu, Gelato Cake w/Cannoli & Pistachio, Italian Sodas & Waters, Italian Linoncello, Red & White Wines.
WHY? This is the close of our cooking quest! #200 for our final country meal…on my birthday!
HOW? almost everything was from The Silver Spoon cookbook (Classic version).
we also used a combo of The Silver Spoon and Everyday Italian by Giada, for the chicken.
WOULD WE MAKE THIS AGAIN? Yes!!
FAVORITE ASPECT? This entire meal was fantastic. We had high expectations (like we would have been disappointed if this didn’t get at least top 10, and we knew #1 was a possibility). And the meal delivered! I’m picking the panzanella as my favorite, simply because I’ve never had it before and fell in love with it.
COOKING NOTES? Served in courses Italian-style…
1. Charcuterie board. This board by Kris was a thing of beauty. The Italian meats and cheeses amongst other things was fantastic!
2. Prosciutto with Melon. Also part of our first course and delish.
3. Sage leaves fried in batter. Anchovies are in the mix too and this was our first bite to get us started.
4. Panzanella Salad. A bread and tomato salad? Sounds like it was made for me. LOVED this!
5. Spaghetti Carbonara. Kris did homemade pasta, added pancetta and cooked one heck of a dish here! Yum!
6. Meatballs. Made with potatoes and mortadella mixed in with ground beef, this was another winner. This was mainly for the kids and got the kid seal of approval!
7. Chicken Cacciatore. So I worked at a restaurant for my first job ever. My Italian boss made the best chicken cacciatore. This was my first time making it myself. And I pulled it off, as this flavor was spot on!
8. Rosemary Foccacia. And I pulled this off too!
9. Tiramisu. Kris made this. Kris killed this! Another one where we LOVED this dish!
10. Gelato Cake with Pistachio and Cannoli. Kris got this from a gelato shop as a surprise – holy cow!
RANK AMONGST ALL MEALS? 1 of 200. The pressure was on Italy to close this cooking quest out on a high note…and it sure did! What a great time enjoying this meal with friends, and what a way to celebrate my birthday. This cooking quest took us over 2.5 years (137 weeks) and has been something we’ll never forget. Thanks to everyone who has followed along, as we both felt emotional closing this out!
199/200 – Poland
WHERE? Poland
WHEN? 8/25/21
WHO? Kristin
WHAT? Pierogies, Polish Sausages (hot & cold), Beet Salad, Polish desserts & beer
WHY? And then there were just two, as this is the second-to-last country of the cooking quest! We had friends from our block over to join in the festivities.
HOW? variety of online research by Kris.
WOULD WE MAKE THIS AGAIN? Yes.
FAVORITE ASPECT? The pierogies! Kris made a whole bunch of pierogies and did an excellent job.
COOKING NOTES? 1. Cold sausage platter with pre-cooked kielbasa from the Polish store and spicy kielbasa from the Montclair Farmer’s Market along with manouri cheese and sliced pickles.
2. Grilled Polish sausage – two different types from the Polish store (one with cheese and one without!) and a variety of mustards
3. Three types of pierogis- a more traditional filled with potato, cheddar, scallions and bacon (from the Polish guy at the market), sautéed with onion and peppers. Next type was filled with sauerkraut, onions, carrots, and sour cream baked in the oven. And finally, a fun take on a dessert pierogi – cinnamon was added to the dough and they were filled with farmers cheese, powdered sugar, blueberry preserves, and lemon zest, then boiled.
4. Beet salad from the Polish store.
5. A variety of desserts – rum cake, jelly doughnuts, chocolate wafers, and cookies all picked up from local Polish shops and bakeries. Thank you Bailey, Mark and Monika for all the goodies!
6. Of course, Polish beer! Two types…plus a non-alcoholic Polish beer that we shall never speak about again.
RANK AMONGST ALL MEALS? 60 of 199.
198/200 – South Africa
WHERE? South Africa
WHEN? 8/21/21
WHO? Dave
WHAT? Bunny Chow, Bobotie, Gellrys Yellow Rice, Bombay Crush, South African wines
WHY? This is the final country for Africa, and we had Linda & Don over to help celebrate.
HOW? https://www.africanbites.com/bunny-chow/ (bunny chow)
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/bobotie (bobotie)
http://globaltableadventure.com/recipe/recipe-south-africas-yellow-rice-geelrys/ (rice)
https://halaal.recipes/recipes/details/9351/bombay-crush (Bombay crush)
WOULD WE MAKE THIS AGAIN? Yes.
FAVORITE ASPECT? All four of us went with the bunny chow, even though the whole meal was a hit.
COOKING NOTES? 1. Bunny Chow. Don’t worry, there were no bunnies involved here! This is a chicken dish that we had as an appetizer, with curry, onion, ginger, garlic, potatoes, chickpeas, cardamom pods, tomatoes, cinnamon amongst other things, all served in a bread bowl. We loved it! Highly recommend this dish!
2. Bobotie. Here is the national dish of South Africa. Ground beef, mango chutney, curry paste, allspice, sultanas (raisins), garlic, onions, cloves, white bread mixed in…so lots of flavors. Oh, then there’s milk and eggs mixed together and poured on top before baking. While the bunny chow was better, this was still a solid entry for sure.
3. Geelrys Yellow Rice. Take basmati rice, mix with turmeric, more sultanas, and brown sugar as the main ingredients, and you have yourself a very good rice dish.
4. Bombay Crush. Dessert time! I made a red jelly, cooked some flavored vermicelli, got some cardamom, basil seeds, and rose water, and mixed with frozen milk and vanilla ice cream, plus added pistachios on top. While the vermicelli was unneeded, overall this is pretty delicious! Rose water and ice cream for the win.
RANK AMONGST ALL MEALS? 35 of 198.
197/200 – South Korea
WHERE? South Korea
WHEN? 8/15/21
WHO? Dave & Kristin
WHAT? Bulgogi, Sweet Fried Chicken, Jjajangmyeon Noodles and Black Bean Sauce, Watermelon Soju Cocktail, Spicy Tofu & Pork Soup, Kimchi with Rice Cakes and Tofu, Soy Sauce-Marinated Eggs, Pickled Cucumbers, Pickled Radishes, Korean Chips, Beer & Bubble Tea
WHY? This is the final country for Asia, and we had Oli over to help celebrate.
HOW? Maangchi’s Big Book of Korean Cooking cookbook
WOULD WE MAKE THIS AGAIN? Yes.
FAVORITE ASPECT? I’m going with the bulgogi, as the meat came out quite nice.
COOKING NOTES? 1. Bulgogi. Take thinly-sliced beef marinated in a puréed pear/onion/garlic mix, along with a soy sauce and sesame oil mixture. Make sweet potato starch noodles, then add scallion strings, carrots and enoki mushrooms, cook it all up and enjoy this Korean favorite!
2. Sweet Fried Chicken. Make a sweet/tangy honey sauce, coat chicken wings with potato starch, double fry the wings, fry peanuts to top the wings, and here’s a fried chicken with some serious crunch and yummy flavor.
3. Jjajangmyeon Noodles and Black Bean Sauce Platter. Amongst the ingredients here: pork belly, shrimp, potato, zucchini scallion oil and noodles with black bean paste. The latter two things, we got the wrong type, so that impacted the dish but it was still good.
4. Spicy Tofu & Pork Soup and 5. Kimchi with Rice Cakes and Tofu. Oli brought these over and both were hits. Would def have both again.
6. Soy Sauce-Marinated Eggs, 7. Pickled Cucumbers, 8. Pickled Radishes, 9. Kimchi. Store-bought by Kris (at HMart, which she said is awesome), these sides were all winners.
10. All the chips. Kris got five different types of Korean chips…very different than what you would find in the chip aisle of the average store in the U.S!
11. Watermelon Soju Cocktail. Get a watermelon, cut the top off, scoop out the flesh, blend, strain, then combine the juice with Soju and Sprite and pour back into the watermelon. Very good!
RANK AMONGST ALL MEALS? 27 of 197.
196/200 – Domincan Republic
WHERE? Dominican Republic
WHEN? 8/13/21
WHO? Dave
WHAT? Asopao de Pollo, Chicharron de Pollo, Mangu, Habichuelas con Dulce, Dominican Cake
WHY? This is the final country for the Americas, and we had Mike & Bianca over to help celebrate.
HOW? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG2HuRxbNQY (asopao)
https://www.dominicancooking.com/979/habichuelas-con-dulce (habichuelas)
Gran Cocina Latina: The Food of Latin America cookbook (chicharron & mangu)
WOULD WE MAKE THIS AGAIN? Yes.
FAVORITE ASPECT? We enjoyed the whole meal, but the chicharron de pollo was awesome. We devoured much more of this appetizer than expected, and this has to be one of my favorite chicken dishes from Cook From Every Country!
COOKING NOTES? 1. Asopao de Pollo. This is a soup-ish dish that is said you can feed an entire village with…and that’s true! Chicken, smoked pork, rice, hot peppers, sour orange juice, auyama (or in this case, kabocha squash) and a whole bunch of other veggies highlight this pot. Yum!
2. Chicharron de Pollo. More chicken, this for an appetizer. Cut up some chicken, marinate in a homemade adobo highlighted by sour orange juice and garlic, then season in a spiced flour and fry it all up. As mentioned, I loved this!
3. Mangu. This is a Dominican favorite that’s similar to mofongo. Boil then mash plantains, mix into a homemade scallion oil mixed with a little vinegar, and you have a delicious dish.
4. Habichuelas con Dulce. Sweet cream of beans is not a dessert you might think of, but it’s beloved in DR for good reason. Puréed kidney beans mixed with water, plus coconut and evaporated milks, cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, raisins and Barbara (sweet potato). Add some cookies on top and enjoy.
5. Dominican Cake. Bianca and Mike brought this (along with plenty of ice cold Presidentes) for an additional dessert treat. Guava in the middle, terrific vanilla icing, well this was literally the icing on the cake towards finishing a fun meal. We loved sharing this and getting to have this evening together, as we near the end of this cooking journey!
RANK AMONGST ALL MEALS? 26 of 196
The Top 195
1. Mexico 
Chicken in Red Mole, Chipotle Shrimp, Smoky Pork Tacos, Steak w/Spicy Guajillo Sauce, Green Poblano Rice, Corn Tortillas, Tortilla Chips, Mexican “Pot” Fried Beans, Tres Leche, Hot Chocolate
2. Peru 🇵🇪 Don Ceviche, Scalliops Ceviche, Tacacho, Peruvian Roast Chicken, Arrocito, Lomo Saltado, Aji Verde + sauces, Peruvian Chips, Pisco drinks, Peruvian beer, Peruvian iced coffee, Vegan Chocolate Cake
3. Thailand 
Three-Flavor Chicken Wings, Corn Fritters, Curry Shrimp Skewers, Red Curry Lamb Chops, Green Papaya Salad, Chicken Pad Thai, Shrimp Massaman Curry, Crying Tiger Steaks, Spicy Thai Basil Ground Turkey w/Fried Egg over Rice, Spiced Cashews, Thai Basil Mojito, Long Thailand Iced Tea
4. Cuba 
Roast Pork Shoulder with Mojo Sauce, Black Beans, Yuca with Garlic Sauce, Mojitos
5. Venezuela 
Pabellon Cirollo, Arepas, Black Beans w/Rice, Papelon con Limon drink
6. China 
Kung Pao Chicken, Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles, Duck Dumplings, Snow Peas
7. Brazil 
Feijoada, Pao de Queijo, Brazilian Rice, Shrimp in Coconut Sauce, Hearts of Palm Salad, Charcuterie, Brigadeiro, Brazilian Dutch Pie, Caipirinha, Passion Fruit Batista, Brazilian Beer & Wine
8. Spain 
Paella, Albondigas, Tortilla Espanola, Shishito Peppers (us), Patatas Bravas, Pan con Tomate, Gambas al Ajillo, Spanish Meats & Cheeses, Chocolate Tres Leches, lots of wine
9. Bangladesh 
Cholar Dal, Basmati Rice, Aloo Gobhi Parathas, Kosha Murgir Mangsho Chicken, Bengali Caramel Yogurt
10. Trinidad and Tobago 
Curried Chicken Roti, Roti Flatbread
11. Puerto Rico 
Pernil, Arroz con Gandules, Mofongo, Coquito, Rum Limeade
12. France 
Beef Bourguignon, Dessert Crepes, French Cheese & Bread, French Champagne & Wine
13. Netherlands 
Dutch War Fries, Snert, Bitterballen, Stroopwafel, Dutch Cheese & Beer
14. Belgium 
Carbonnade Flamande, Pommes Frites with dipping sauce, Belgian Endive Salad, Chocolate Mousse, Belgian Beers
15. Portugal 
Bifanas on Portuguese rolls, Tomato Rice, Batatas Fritas, Rissois**, Iberico Ham-Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese, Cheese + Meat Platter, Pasteis de Nata**, Portuguese Wine & Port
16. Ethiopia 
Injera, Berbere Chicken Wings, Lentil Sambusas, Key Wat, Shiro Wat, Injudal Tibs, Yellow Split Peas (two types), Yataklete Kilkil, Ye Shimbra Asa, Ayib be Gomen, Tej Wine, Ethiopian Coffee, Chocolate Coffee Cardamom Cake
17. Iran 
Chicken Fesenjan, Tahdig, Faloodeh
18. Andorra 
Catalan Beef Stew, Charcuterie Board, Crema Catalana
19. Nigeria 
Beef Suya, Jollof Rice, Mango/Avocado/Basil Salad & Shuku Shuku (Coconut Balls)
20. Israel 
Falafel, Israeli Salad & Tahini Sauce, Pita Bread, Israeli Eggplant, Chocolate Babka
21. Grenada 
Roast Pork w/Caribbean Sauce, Black Bean/Heart of Palm Salad, Spice Cake
22. Cambodia 
Lok Lak, Lime Pepper Dipping Sauce, Pineapple & Shrimp Rice
23. Guatemala 
Chicken Pepian, Arroz Guatamalteco, Corn Tortillas
24. Tibet 
Yak Momo Dumplings, Spicy Nepalese Onion Potato Salad
25. Jamaica 
Beef Patties, Rice & Peas, Jerk Chicken, Island Rum Cocktails, Grilled Peppers/Pineapple
26. Taiwan 
Basil Scallops, Popcorn Chicken, Gua Bao Buns, Pepper Shrimp, Skate & Bok Choy, Seafood Scallion Pancake, Matcha Noodles, Fried Rice, Lychee & White Gourd Cocktails, Boba Tea
27. Argentina 
Gaucho Steak w/Chimichurri on Crostinis, Chimichurri Rice
28. Saint Kitts and Nevis 
Ground Turkey Roti, Sunshine’s Salad, Killer Bee Cocktail
29. Afghanistan 
Mantu (Beef Dumplings), Kabli Pulao Rice
30. Belize 
Cochinita Pibil, Pickled Red Onions & Pickled Carrots, Tortillas, Stewed Red Beans, Rum Cocktail
31. San Marino 
Nidi di Rondine (Swallows Nest), Charcuterie board, Sangiovese wine, Lambrusco
32. Malaysia 
Malaysian Fried Chicken, Penang Fried Flat Noodles, Blue Rice
33. Croatia 
Charcuterie, Seafood Black Ink Risotto, Pasticada, Brown Butter Gnocchi, Fritule
34. United States 
Smoked Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Smoked Chicken Wings, Cajun Mac & Cheese, Apple Pie & Ice Cream
35. Indonesia 
Beef Rendang, Mi Goreng Noodles
36. Japan 
Sushi (multiple varieties), Veggie Tempura, Mochi, Sake & Sapporo
37. Palestine 
Palestine Chicken, Mujaddara, Taboon Bread
38. Montenegro 
Cevapi, Avjar, Lepinja, Burrata Salad, Figs with Riccota/Honey/Walnuts
39. Philippines 
Bistek Tagalog, Pancit Bihon Noodles, Black Rice, Lumpia**, Veggie Salad**
40. Honduras 
Baleadas w/ Chorizo, Refried Beans, Honduran Rice, Flour Tortillas, Licuados
41. Comoros 
Langouste a la Vanille, Coconut Ginger Rice
42. Monaco 
Porchetta, Barbajuan, Nicoise Salad, Gnocchi, Fougasse**, Macarons**
43. Panama 
Smoked Ropa Vieja, Black Beans & Black Bean Rice, Fried Plantains
44. Pakistan 
Nihari, Basmati Rice
45. Colombia 
Chicken Sancocho, Arepas con Queso, Coco Loco
46. Lebanon 
Kibbeh Meatballs, Tabbouleh Lettuce Wraps, Artichokes, Grape Leaves, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Beet/Feta/Toasted Nut Salad, Flatbread (and veggies to dip)
47. Zimbabwe 
Dovi, Sadza Balls
48. Morocco 
Shakshuka, Khobz (Moroccan Bread)
49. Tanzania 
Lamb Samosas, Green Chutney, Spicy Tanzanian Pilau Rice
50. Namibia 
Antelope Potjekos, Pan-Fried Cabbage
51. Ecuador 
Latin Grilled Rib-Eye Steak, Arroz con Menestra, Multi-Fruit Dairy-Free Ice Cream
52. Vietnam 
Pho, Banh Mi Sandwich, Vietnamese Coffee
53. Norway 
Ribbe Roast, Lefse, Kalrabistappe, Cabbage w/Bacon, Jarlsberg Cheese & Crispbread
54. Germany 
Sauerbraten, Spaetzle, German Sausages, German Pretzels, Crumb Cake & Beers
55. eSwatini (Swaziland) 
Karoo Roast Ostrich Steak, Pumpkin Polenta, Slaai, South African wines
56. Ukraine 
Chicken Kiev, Garlic Mashed Potatoes
57. Singapore 
Chilli Crab, Steamed Buns
58. Australia 
Kangaroo Meatballs, Emu Steak, Meat Pies (Beef & Curry Chicken), Chips, Chicken Parm Bites, Salad, Vegemite Butter Avocado Toast, Tim Tams, Australian Wine & Beers
59. Bhutan 
Jasha Maroo, Chum (Red Rice), Ezay
60. Serbia 
Karageorge Schnitzel, Prebanac
61. Saudi Arabia 
Chicken Shawarma, Flatbread & Garlic Yogurt Sauce, Kabsa Rice
62. Czech Republic 
Bohemian Roast Duck, Garlic Soup, Czech Dumplings, Braised Red Cabbage, Honey Buttered Carrots
63. Malta 
Lampuki Pie, Mediterranean Malta Mule
64. Denmark 
Smorresbrod: Frikadeller, Roast Beef, Pear/Bleu Cheese, Shrimp+Eggs, Rugbrod Rye, Pickled Herring, Strawberries, Cream & Cardamom Biscuits
65. Mozambique 
Piri-Piri Chicken, Lemon Chili Rice
66. Sweden 
Swedish Meatballs over Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Swedish Fish
67. Bahrain 
Chicken Machboos
68. New Zealand 
Fish & Chips, Pavlova, New Zealand Wine/Cheese/Crackers/Clams
69. Botswana 
Grilled Ostrich Steak, Peppadew Pepper & Onion Relish, Griddled Pap
70. Sao Tome and Principe 
Matata (Clams w/Port Wine/Peanuts/Spinach/Rice), Chorizo Sandwich
71. Switzerland 
Cheese Fondue with Crusty Bread + Fruits & Veggies to dip
72. England 
Sunday Pot Roast, Yorkshire Pudding, Roasted Carrots/Parsnips/Brussel Sprouts, Roasted Potatoes, Soccer Pie**, Banoffee Pie**, British Beers
73. Greece 
Moussaka, Gigantes Beans, Lemon Potatoes, Greek Salad, Greek Wine & Beer, two Greek desserts**
74. Uruguay 
Chivito Sandwich, French Fries
75. Suriname 
Pom, Green Beans, Bojo Cake
76. Ghana 
Shoko
77. Brunei 
Chicken Satay, Nasi Lemak
78. Georgia 
Khachapuri, Georgia Salad w/Walnut Dressing
79. El Salvador 
Chicharron Pupusas, Curtido, Stuffed Chayote
80. Palau 
Whole Fish in Banana Leaves, Taro Fritters (Ukoy), Couscous
81. Estonia 
Hakklihakotlet (Ground Meat Patties), Mulgipuder (Estonian Mashed Potatoes)
82. Curacao 
Keshi Yena, Tostones, Midnight Kiss drink
83. Bahamas 
Conch Fritters, Maduros, Bahamian Mac & Cheese, Fish Chowder, Bahama Mamas
84. Fiji 
Fijian Chicken Curry, Curry Leaf Rice
85. Maldives 
Tuna Curry with Rice, Dhonkeyo Kaju (Banana Fritters)
86. Tuvalu 
Tuna Coconut Curry w/Rice, Coconut Banana Fritters
87. India 
Mushroom Curry over Basmati Rice, Spicy Onion Fritters, Naan**
88. Samoa 
Oka i’a (Samoan Fish Salad), Taro Root Chips, Pisua
89. Slovenia 
Chicken Paprikash, Bryndzove Halusky, Sauteed Spinach
90. Hungary 
Hungarian Goulash, Langos
91. Egypt 
Camel Hawawshi, Koshari
92. Democratic Republic of Congo Chicken Moambe, Rice, Fried Plantains
93. Ireland 
Guinness Beef & Lamb Stew, Irish Soda Bread, Irish Beer & Whiskey
94. Bosnia and Herzegovina 
Cevapi, Djuvec Rice with Veggies, Bosnian Bread
95. Togo 
Grilled Togo Chicken Legs, Djenkoume (Tomato Cornmeal Cakes)
96. Oman 
Maldouf (Date Flatbread), Omani Salad with Zoodled Cucumbers & Preserved Lemons
97. Cyprus 
Koulouri-Cypriot Village Bread, Freekeh Halloumi Salad
98. Uganda 🇺🇬 Chicken Luwombo, Matoke
99. Madagascar 🇲🇬 Foza Sy Hena-Kisoa with Malagasy Fried Rice, Mofo Anana
100. Kuwait 
Dibis W’rashi, Murabyan
101. Barbados 
Bajan Fried Chicken, Fry Bodi
102. Latvia 
Chlodnik (Chilled Beet Soup), Karbonade, Rye Bread & Layered Rye Bread Dessert
103. Myanmar 
Tea-Leaf Salad
104. Albania 
Tavi Kosi
105. Haiti 
Soup Joumou, Akasan
106. Paraguay 
Sopa Paraguaya, Milanesa de Carne, Mango/Avocado Salad
107. Niger 
Djerma Stew
108. Nicaragua 
Arroz a la Valenciana, Elote
109. Finland 
Karjalanpiirakka (Karelian Pies), Rossoli Salad
110. Bolivia 
Saltenas, Majadito Rice
111. Costa Rica 
Gallo Pinto, Ceviche, Platacones, Pineapple w/Coconut Cream & Cinnamon
112. Mauritius 
Fish Vindaye, Lentils, Garlic Bread
113. Marshall Islands 🇲🇭 Crab + Potato Cakes
114. Malawi 
Bone-in Chicken Curry, Nsima, Green Beans
115. Dominica 
Caribbean Reef Chicken
116. Cote d’Ivorie 
Garba: Fried Tuna & Attieke (Cassava Couscous), Cucumber/Zucchini Salad
117. Lithuania 
Homemade Bagels, Lox & Cream Cheese, Sliced Turkey, Mushroom Soup
118. Moldova 
Sarmale, Placinte
119. Kosovo 
Tarator Soup, Kifla, Pan-Fried Feta w/Seasoned Honey, Tuna & Veggie Kabobs
120. Romania 
Wild Pig Stew over Polenta
121. Saint Lucia 
Pork Chops with Banana Ketchup, Mashed Sweet Potato Medley, Island Cocktail
122. Cape Verde 
Cachupa, Sweet Candied Papaya
123. Kiribati 
Caramelized Shrimp with Coconut Rice, Fried Jackfruit, Papaya Tequila Surprise
124. United Arab Emirates 
Koosa Mahshi (Stuffed Zucchini), Balaleet
125. Zambia 
Nshima, Kale Relish, Bean Relish
126. Tunisia 
Slata Mechouia with Tunisia Tuna
127. French Polynesia (Tahiti) 
Poisson Cru, Polynesian Jammy Biscuits
128. Antigua 
Caribbean BBQ Chicken Salad, Caribbean Rum Cocktail
129. Canada 
Elk Steak w/Maple-Soy Glaze, Poutine w/Gravy, Carrots, La Fin Du Monde Beer
130. Gabon 
Poulet au Gnemboue (Chicken in Nuts) over Rice
131. Qatar 
Jarjeer Salad, Batata B’kamun (Cumin Seed Potatoes), store-bought Knafeh and Warbat
132. Cameroon 
Ndole, Boiled Plantains
133. Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Ragout d’Igname
134. Chad 
Salade du Tchad, Darabe Soup
135. Mauritania 
Thieboudienne
136. Liberia 
Maafe (Peanut Soup), Banana Rice Bread
137. Turkey 
Turkish Chicken Thighs, Turkish Potatoes, Mediterranean Apps & Wine
138. Mali 
Catfish Stew with Peanuts and Spinach, Meni-Meniyong
139. Jordan 
Za’atar Manakish, Jordanian Hummus
140. Senegal 
Chicken Yassa over Rice, West African Beans
141. Russia 
Beef Stroganoff over French-Fried Potatoes, Chocolate Salami
142. Sri Lanka 
Jaffna Crab Curry, Wambatu Moju, Avocado Crazy
143. Mongolia 
Khorkhog
144. Vanuatu 
Citrus-Baked Fish, Lap Lap
145. Syria 
Stuffed Zucchini Boats, Hummus, Naan**
146. Eritrea 
Kulwha (Lamb Stir-Fry), Tsebhi Birsen (Eritrean Lentils)
147. Djibouti 
Skoudehkaris
148. Austria 
Wiener Schnitzel, Potato Salad, Chocolate Balls
149. Nauru 
Coconut-Crusted Shrimp, Spam-Fried Rice
150. Slovakia 
Kapustnica (Sauerkraut & Sausage Soup), Cream Cucumber Salad, Rye Bread**
151. Kyrgyzstan 
Oromo, Tzatziki Sauce, Snap Peas/Spinach
152. Iceland 
Icelandic Hot Dogs, Roasted Potatoes w/Icelandic Yogurt, Sambo Pristur Candy
153. Angola 
Camarao Grelhado com Molho Cru (Shrimp in Green Sauce) over Rice, Fried Okra
154. Solomon Islands 
Spicy Seafood Drunken Noodles
155. Guyana 
Pepperpot with Rice, Dragon Fruit
156. The Gambia 
Spicy Chicken ‘Pepe’ Soup, Tapalapa
157. Macedonia 
Sausages with Mushrooms
158. South Sudan 
Lamb Steak, Salata Aswad be Zabadi, Kisra (Sorghum Crepes)
159. Iraq 
Kubbat Pueta Chap (Stuffed Potato Dough), Iraqi Turnip Soup
160. Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 Kaukau, Veggies in Coconut Milk
161. Micronesia 
Coconut Turkey Curry
162. Sierra Leone 
Sierra Leonean Party Fish Balls & Pepper Sauce, Sierra Leonean Salad
163. North Korea 
Korean Ground Turkey Cups, Kimchi**, Scallion Pancakes**
164. St. Vincent and the Grenadines 
Blaff (Snapper), Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
165. Seychelles 
Octopus Curry, Daube de Banana
166. Tonga 
Kapisi Pulu, Papaya/Rice Noodle Salad
167. Libya 
Couscous with Zucchini & Mixed Veggies, Harrarat Kale
168. East Timor 
Batar Da’an with Shrimp and Rice
169. Belarus 
Mushroom and Barley Soup
170. Yemen 
Breakfast Lentil Stew (Adas), Fruit Salad, Toast
171. Kazakhstan 
Lamb Plov
172. Chile 
El Completo Hot Dogs, French Fries, Sopaipillas, Chilean Wine
173. Algeria 
Tri-color Couscous w/Tri-color Peppers, Chickpeas, Carrots & Currants
174. Laos 
Larb Lettuce Wraps, Coconut Rice
175. Sudan 
Ful Medames, Salata Tomatim Bel Daqua
176. Equatorial Guinea 
Succotash w/ Turkey Bacon
177. Vatican City
Pizza a Caballo, Italian red wine
178. Guinea 
Chicken in Cumin Sauce
179. Kenya 
Roast Chicken w/East African Flavors, Sukuma Wiki
180. Liechtenstein 
Ribel w/Fruit Compote, Bacon & Scrambled Eggs
181. Tajikistan 
Tajik Naan, Tajik Bread Salad
182. Uzbekistan 
Lagman Soup
183. Burundi 
Plantains, Kidney Beans & Kale Mixture, Kachumbari Slaw
184. Luxembourg 
Bouneschlupp Soup, Gromperekichelcher (Potato Pancakes)
185. Bulgaria 🇧🇬
186. Turkmenistan 
Iclekli
187. Guinea-Bissau 
Abacate com Tuna (Avocados with Tuna)
188. Azerbaijan 
Shirin Chorek (Sweet Milk Bread)
189. Rwanda 
Igisafuliya
190. Armenia 
Armenian Chicken Harissa, Eggplant Dolma, Lavash Salad
191. Lesotho 
Spinch/Tangerine Soup, Chakalaka
192. Republic of the Congo 
Liboke de Viande (Meat in Banana Leaf), Peanut Butter Mousse
193. Somalia 
Chickpea Pancakes with Turmeric, Chili Powder & Cumin, Somali Salad
194. Benin 
Akkra Funfun, Benin-Marinated Plantains, Sauteed Kale
195. Central African Republic 
Kanda (Pumpkin Seed Meatballs), White Rice, Sautéed Spinach
195/200 – Uganda
WHERE? Uganda
WHEN? 8/9/21
WHO? Dave
WHAT? Chicken Luwombo, Matoke
WHY? Matoke is the national dish, while Luwombo was invented as a dish made for a king.
HOW? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL6xczrmw-Q (chicken luwombo)
https://eatwellabi.com/matoke-with-beans/ (matoke)
WOULD WE MAKE THIS AGAIN? Yes,
FAVORITE ASPECT? We each enjoyed the chicken, but the matoke was tops for both Kristin and I.
COOKING NOTES? 1. Chicken Luwombo. Take a whole chicken, make a homemade peanut sauce + homemade Mchuzi spice blend + lots of veggies, marinate the chicken with the sauce, and steam in banana leaves. Banana leaves are tough to work with – but I pulled it off and this was a good one.
2. Matoke. Plantains, beans, tomatoes, garlic and ginger are amongst the ingredients, you mash it up (it’s somewhat similar to a mofongo in that sense) and enjoy!
RANK AMONGST ALL MEALS? 98 of 195.
194/200 – Bulgaria
WHERE? Bulgaria
WHEN? 7/28/21
WHO? Kristin
WHAT? Patatnik
WHY? Neither of us were super-excited about Bulgaria, as many of the options we could’ve cooked for it, we already made for neighboring countries. But we hadn’t had this yet…
HOW? no single website used.
WOULD WE MAKE THIS AGAIN? No.
FAVORITE ASPECT? This would have been better as a side dish, not the main course.
COOKING NOTES? Grated potatoes, grated onions, eggs, butter, mint and some salt on top. Bake and serve with a side salad. This was respectable but we needed some meat or something!
RANK AMONGST ALL MEALS? 184 of 194.
193/200 – Burkina Faso
WHERE? Burkina Faso
WHEN? 7/22/21
WHO? Dave
WHAT? Ragout d’Igname
WHY? I found out about this dish on the Peace Corps website a while back, when researching country meals, and it seemed like a solid choice.
HOW? https://www.peacecorps.gov/educators/resources/recipe-ragout-digname/
WOULD WE MAKE THIS AGAIN? Yes.
FAVORITE ASPECT? Managing to keep the meat medium-rare, which isn’t always easy for a beef stew!
COOKING NOTES? Along with the above link, I supplemented with a couple of other sites and cooked up this beef stew. My version had beef, yams, onions, tomatoes, carrots, ginger, garlic, hot peppers, beef stock, I added some zucchini from our garden, plus homemade Kan Kan Kan, which is a Burkinabe spice blend of crushed peanuts, chili powder, allspice and Maggi cubes. This came out pretty good!
RANK AMONGST ALL MEALS? 132 of 193.
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