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Poulet au Gingembre à la Gabonaise

A fragrant Gabonese ginger-chicken braise simmered in palm oil with tomato, chili, and herbs, brightened with lemon and finished with scallions and parsley. Traditionally served with rice and sweet fried plantains.

🇬🇦 Gabon$$

Buta no Shogayaki

Buta no Shogayaki is a classic Japanese ginger pork: thin-sliced pork loin quickly marinated in soy, sake, mirin, fresh ginger and garlic, then seared with onions. It’s savory-sweet, aromatic, and typically served with steamed rice, shredded cabbage, sesame, scallions, and a squeeze of lemon.

🇯🇵 Japan$$

Bambalouni au Gingembre

A Tunisian-style fried doughnut scented with warm ginger. Crisp outside, tender inside, and lightly sugared, Bambalouni au Gingembre is a simple, comforting street-food treat.

🇹🇳 Tunisia$

Tamina bi Zanjabil

Tamina bi Zanjabil is a traditional Maghrebi semolina sweet: semolina is toasted in butter, perfumed with ginger and cinnamon, then bound with honey into a soft, spoonable dessert. Finished with toasted sesame seeds and almonds, it’s fragrant, nutty, and gently spiced.

🇩🇿 Algeria$$

Ginger Shekerbura

Ginger Shekerbura is a fragrant Azerbaijani pastry: buttery, tender dough encasing a finely ground almond, sugar, cardamom, and ginger filling. Delicately sweet and aromatic, it’s perfect with tea or as a festive dessert.

🇦🇿 Azerbaijan$$$

Vohipeno Zingiberina

Vohipeno Zingiberina is a delightful chicken-based dish infused with the aromatic flavors of ginger and garlic, complemented by creamy coconut milk. Serve it over rice for a hearty and comforting meal that evokes the exotic tastes of Madagascar.

🇲🇬 Madagascar$$

Sahrawi Infusion

Sahrawi Infusion is a refreshing herbal tea that combines the warming flavors of ginger and cinnamon with the calming elements of mint and sage. This drink is perfect for a relaxing afternoon.

🇪🇭 Western Sahara$

Peperkoek

Peperkoek, a traditional Dutch spiced gingerbread, is a delightful and fragrant treat that perfectly captures the essence of comfort with its warm spices and sweet undertones.

🇳🇱 Netherlands$

Tietiakara Gingered Bites

Tietiakara Gingered Bites are delightful, spiced cookies with a distinctive ginger flavor, perfect for any tea time or snack session.

🇨🇫 Central African Republic$

Vaho Ginger Crunch

Vaho Ginger Crunch is a delightful dessert bar featuring a buttery base with a spicy ginger topping, sweetened with honey for a classic yet bold flavor.

🇾🇹 Mayotte$$

I've been...

Poulet au Gingembre à la Gabonaise

Buta no Shogayaki

Bambalouni au Gingembre

Tamina bi Zanjabil

Ginger Shekerbura

Vohipeno Zingiberina

Sahrawi Infusion

Peperkoek

Tietiakara Gingered Bites

Vaho Ginger Crunch

I've been...

Poulet au Gingembre à la Gabonaise

Buta no Shogayaki

Bambalouni au Gingembre

Tamina bi Zanjabil

Ginger Shekerbura

Vohipeno Zingiberina

Sahrawi Infusion

Peperkoek

Tietiakara Gingered Bites

Vaho Ginger Crunch