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Agashe

Agashe is a Sudanese/Chadian-style grilled meat skewer coated in a spiced peanut rub, then flame-grilled and served with bread, lemon, and onions. It’s smoky, spicy, and nutty with a bright citrus finish.

🇸🇩 Sudan$$

Isombe

Isombe is a hearty Central African (Rwanda/DRC/Burundi) stew of cassava leaves simmered with peanut butter, palm oil, aromatics, chili, and smoked fish, traditionally served with rice, plantains, or ugali. Rich, earthy, and comforting, it’s a staple celebratory dish with deep greens and nutty depth.

🇷🇼 Rwanda$$

Babai in Coconut Cream

A comforting Pacific Island dessert of tender babai (swamp taro) gently simmered in fragrant pandan-infused coconut cream and lightly sweetened with brown sugar. Creamy, aromatic, and satisfying.

🇰🇮 Kiribati$

Tavë e Valbonës

Tavë e Valbonës is a traditional Albanian baked trout dish featuring a rustic walnut–cornmeal crust, aromatic garlic and onion, and a bright white wine–lemon pan sauce. It’s hearty yet fresh, showcasing river trout with Balkan flavors.

🇦🇱 Albania$$

Grytviken Snow Slice

A no-bake lemon-coconut biscuit slice cloaked in a lush white chocolate topping. Bright citrus, creamy condensed milk, and toasted coconut textures evoke a snowy, festive treat. Perfect chilled squares for sharing.

🇬🇸 South Georgia South Sandwich Islands$$

Smoki

Smoki is a crunchy, peanut-flavored puffed corn snack inspired by the beloved Balkan classic—light, savory, and slightly smoky-sweet. Perfect for casual munching, game nights, or party bowls.

🇷🇸 Serbia$

Cocada Moçambicana

A classic Mozambican coconut confection: chewy, fragrant cocada enriched with egg, butter, vanilla, lemon zest, cinnamon, and studded with crunchy cashews. Sweet, tropical, and lightly spiced, it sets into bite-size bars perfect for sharing.

🇲🇿 Mozambique$$

Rock Islands Taro Parcels

A coastal island classic: tender reef fish and creamy coconut are tucked into taro leaves, wrapped in banana leaves, and gently steamed until fragrant. Earthy taro root balances the richness, while lime, ginger, and chili add bright heat. A comforting, aromatic parcel inspired by the Rock Islands.

🇵🇼 Palau$$

Pakhlava

A rich, layered nut-and-honey dessert made with delicate phyllo, fragrant spices, and a glossy lemon-honey syrup. Crisp on top, tender within, and deeply aromatic with cinnamon, cardamom, and vanilla.

🇦🇲 Armenia$$$

Anguillian Breadfruit and Saltfish

A hearty Caribbean classic from Anguilla featuring creamy coconut-simmered breadfruit and savory flaked saltfish with aromatics, herbs, and a gentle Scotch bonnet heat. Comforting, fragrant, and deeply satisfying.

🇦🇮 Anguilla$$

I've been...

Agashe

Isombe

Babai in Coconut Cream

Tavë e Valbonës

Grytviken Snow Slice

Smoki

Cocada Moçambicana

Rock Islands Taro Parcels

Pakhlava

Anguillian Breadfruit and Saltfish

I've been...

Agashe

Isombe

Babai in Coconut Cream

Tavë e Valbonës

Grytviken Snow Slice

Smoki

Cocada Moçambicana

Rock Islands Taro Parcels

Pakhlava

Anguillian Breadfruit and Saltfish