Shawarma is popular throughout the eastern Mediterranean and is sometimes called the Middle Eastern taco. It originated in northwestern Turkey as döner kebab.
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Shashlik
(Central Asian grilled skewered lamb)
Shashlik, or shashlyk, is essential picnic food in the countries of the former USSR. Succulent lamb is marinated, then skewered and cooked until tender on an outdoor grill.
Shahi Korma
(Indian lamb in a creamy nut curry sauce)
Korma is a mild, creamy curry thickened with ground nuts and with origins in the Mughlai cuisine of the 16th century. Shahi korma is typically made with mutton or lamb.
Semmelknödel
(German bread dumplings)
These dumplings, also known as Semmelklöße, come from Bavaria. “Semmeln” is the German word for dinner rolls. Serve these dumplings as a side with roasts or pork chops and a sauce.
Semita de Piña
(Salvadoran jam-filled pastry)
Semita, a popular pastry in El Salvador, is basically a tart of bread dough filled with jam or other rich fillings. Semita de piña, with a tasty pineapple filling, is a favorite.
Seco de Chivo
(Ecuadorian goat stew)
Secos are thick Ecuadorian stews, usually served with yellow rice and fried plantains. Seco de chivo is goat stew and is special occasion food in Ecuador.
Scottish Oatcakes
(Scottish oats quickbread)
Oatcakes are an ancient mainstay of the Scottish diet and were for a long time one of the main sources of carbohydrates for the average Scotsman.
Scotch Eggs
(Scottish hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage)
Scotch eggs are a popular snack and picnic food in Scotland and throughout the U.K. Hard-boiled eggs are wrapped in sausage, breaded and fried.
Scotch Broth
(Scottish lamb, barley and root vegetable stew)
This simple, hearty stew is a Scottish classic, a sublimely nourishing mix of lamb, swedes (rutabagas), barley and split peas.
Scones
(Scottish quick teacakes)
Scones form an essential component of a Devonshire or Cornwall cream tea when served with strawberry jam and clotted cream.