Moqueca, sometimes spelled muqueca, is a simple yet tasty Brazilian seafood stew from Bahia state. As with many of the dishes of Bahia, moqueca shows strong African roots.
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Moqueca
Mojo Isleño
(Puerto Rican fish with tomato-olive sauce)
Mojo isleño is a popular way to prepare fish in Puerto Rico. It’s name can be translated as “islander sauce,” and its components — olives, peppers, garlic and bay leaves — are typically Puerto Rican.
Lomo Saltado
(Peruvian beef and potato stir fry)
People are often surprised to learn that Peruvian cuisine has a strong Chinese influence. A large Chinese immigrant community in Lima has given rise to a unique fusion of Incan, European and Asian cuisine called chifa cooking. Lomo saltado, a stir fry of beef and French fries over rice, is the ultimate example.
Lecsó
(Hungarian simmered peppers and tomatoes)
Originally a Serbian dish, lecsó has been fully assimilated into the Magyar kitchen. This simple pepper and tomato ragout is served both as a side dish and as an appetizer in Hungary.
Kushari
(Egyptian pasta, rice and lentils with tomato sauce)
Kushari is a simple yet healthful dish of pasta, rice and lentils widely sold in small Egyptian restaurants and roadside stands. It is often considered the Egyptian national dish.
Kunde
(Kenyan black-eyed peas and tomatoes in peanut sauce)
In Kenya this nourishing stew is a popular way to cook kunde, the Swahili word for black-eyed peas, or cowpeas. Served over rice, it makes makes a full meal.
Kedjenou
(Ivoirian stewed chicken and vegetables)
For the Ivoirian dish of kedjenou, chicken and vegetables are slow-cooked in a well-sealed pot with little or no added liquid,.
Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce
(American Midwest tomato-based grilling sauce)
Tomatoey and sweet, this barbecue sauce comes from the great Midwestern barbecue tradition of Kansas City, Missouri.
Huevos Rancheros
(Mexican ranch-style eggs)
Huevos rancheros is a classic Mexican breakfast, traditionally served to farm laborers, or rancheros. The eggs match perfectly with the spicy tomato sauce.
Horiatiki Salata
(Greek tomato, cucumber and olive salad)
Horiatiki salata is your basic big, fat Greek salad. Horiatiki means village-style. This fresh, healthy salad is found in one form or another throughout the eastern Mediterranean.