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Phall

Phall is an ultra-spicy British-Indian curry featuring tender chicken thighs simmered with tomatoes and an incendiary mix of red and green chilies, including habanero. Finished with fenugreek, garam masala, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon for brightness.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom$$

Balkenbrij

Balkenbrij is a traditional Dutch spiced pork-and-buckwheat loaf made from pork shoulder and liver, set until firm, then sliced and pan‑fried until crisp. Hearty and savory with warm spices like cloves and cinnamon, it’s perfect for a rustic, cold‑weather meal.

🇳🇱 Netherlands$

Poisson Braisé de Conakry

Poisson Braisé de Conakry is a Guinean-style charcoal-braised tilapia marinated with garlic, ginger, citrus, and hot pepper, then fire-grilled and smothered in a tomato-onion-bell pepper relish. Served with steamed rice and caramelized plantains for a smoky, spicy, and zesty plate.

🇬🇳 Guinea$$

Frango Piri-Piri

Portuguese-style grilled Frango Piri-Piri: juicy chicken marinated with piri-piri chiles, garlic, lemon, olive oil, smoked paprika, oregano, and a splash of red wine vinegar for bright heat and smoky depth.

🇵🇹 Portugal$$

Dombrés aux haricots rouges

A hearty French Antillean one-pot stew of red beans simmered with aromatics, smoked pork, and bacon, finished with tender flour dumplings (dombrés). Comforting, savory, and lightly spicy with thyme and chili heat.

🇬🇵 Guadeloupe$

Mtori

Mtori is a comforting Tanzanian plantain-and-beef soup, simmered until silky and gently spiced with ginger, garlic, black pepper, and cardamom.

🇹🇿 Tanzania$$

Śledzie

A classic Polish marinated herring served with onion, apple–dill sour cream, and a touch of mustard. Bright, tangy, and savory—perfect alongside rye bread or boiled potatoes.

🇵🇱 Poland$

Hamour Machboos

Hamour Machboos is a fragrant Gulf-style spiced rice with tender hamour (grouper), aromatics, and dried limes for signature depth. Ghee, saffron, and warm spices create a celebratory, comfort-food feel.

🇶🇦 Qatar$$$

Pixxispad bil-Kappar

Pixxispad bil-Kappar is a Maltese classic: seared swordfish gently simmered in a bright tomato, caper, white wine, and lemon sauce with garlic, onion, bay leaf, and parsley. Briny and citrusy with a hint of heat, it’s a simple, elegant seafood main.

🇲🇹 Malta$$$

Ngali Nut Tuna

Seared tuna in a fragrant coconut–lime sauce, finished with crushed ngali nuts for buttery crunch and fresh herbs for brightness. A vibrant, island-inspired main that’s quick enough for weeknights yet special enough for guests.

🇸🇧 Solomon Islands$$

I've been...

Phall

Balkenbrij

Poisson Braisé de Conakry

Frango Piri-Piri

Dombrés aux haricots rouges

Mtori

Śledzie

Hamour Machboos

Pixxispad bil-Kappar

Ngali Nut Tuna

I've been...

Phall

Balkenbrij

Poisson Braisé de Conakry

Frango Piri-Piri

Dombrés aux haricots rouges

Mtori

Śledzie

Hamour Machboos

Pixxispad bil-Kappar

Ngali Nut Tuna