Akkra bean fritters originated in Western Africa, but with the slave trade, they spread to the Caribbean and Brazil.
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Ajvar
(Serbian roasted eggplant and pepper spread)
Serbs traditionally prepare large batches of ajvar, a vivid red eggplant and pepper spread, in the fall and put it up for the winter.
Ají de Gallina
(Peruvian spicy chicken in a creamy yellow pepper sauce)
This hearty chicken dish gets its enticingly yellow hue from the spicy ají amarillo chile pepper, one of the must-have ingredients of Peruvian cuisine.
Agua Fresca
(Mexican fresh fruit beverage)
Aguas frescas are fresh fruit drinks that are very popular all over Mexico. Some of the more traditional varieties are watermelon, cantaloupe and strawberry.
Aginares à la Polita
(Greek artichoke hearts and potatoes with dill)
Aginares à la polita means "artichokes city-style." The city in this case is Constantinople, now Istanbul. This wonderful dish is a harbinger of spring and makes good use of artichokes.
Afritada Manok
(Filipino chicken and vegetables in tomato sauce)
Afridata — also known as apritada or apritadang — is an easy-to-make, homestyle dish that shows the strong influence of the Philippines' Spanish colonial history.
Adobong Manok
(Filipino chicken in vinegar sauce)
Adobong manok, often called "chicken adobo," is often considered the national dish of the Philippines.
Adobo
(Latin garlic-pepper-vinegar marinade)
Adobo is a very popular marinade for pork and other meats in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean and Central America.
Adas Salatası
(Turkish lentil salad)
Adas salatasi is a simple lentil salad from Turkey that is seasoned with a lemon vinaigrette and garnished with tomatoes, eggs, olives and cheese.
Achiote
(Puerto Rican annatto oil)
Achiote oil is used around the Caribbean to add a yellowish-orange color to dishes