Tag: Appetizers

Middle Eastern spicy red pepper and walnut dip
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Muhammara

Muhummara is popular condiment and dip in Lebanon, Palestine, Syria., served with grilled meats, fish and kebabs, or as a spread or dip for bread or pita.

Twice-fried plantain slices
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Tostones

Tostones, twice-fried green plantains, are a favorite snack and side dish in Puerto Rico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. 

Jars of vegetable torshi
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Torshi

Torshi, or turshi, are simple vegetable pickles that add a punch of flavor to Middle Eastern and Central Asian meals.

Tod mun on a plate
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Tod Mun

Tod mun is one of the most popular snacks in Thailand, especially in the north. Serve these spicy fried fish cakes as a starter to a Thai meal with a tasty dipping sauce.

Woman making blue corn tlacoyos
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Tlacoyos

For a satisfying Mexican snack, it’s hard to beat tlacoyos, thick ovals of toasted corn masa dough, stuffed with beans and adorned with toppings.

Green mangoes on the tree
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Souskaï de Mangues Vertes

This simple, healthy and lowfat fruit appetizer is particularly popular in Guadeloupe and the French Antilles. Try to get green mangos, not ripe. They have a pleasant tart flavor.

Siu main in a steaming basket
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Siu Mai

Siu mai (SHOO-my), or shaomai, are popular little steamed dumplings from southeastern China. They are sold by shops as a quick snack food or from carts in dim sum restaurants.

Scotch egg cut into quarters
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Scotch Eggs

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.