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World Cuisines
25 world cuisines with region, staple ingredients, most famous dish, spice level, and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition.
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Cuisine↕ | Region↕ | Staple Ingredients↕ | Famous Dish↕ | Spice Level↕ | UNESCO Heritage↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian | Southern Europe | Olive oil, Pasta, Tomatoes | Pizza Margherita | mild | Yes |
| Japanese | East Asia | Rice, Soy sauce, Fish | Sushi | mild | Yes |
| French | Western Europe | Butter, Wine, Cream | Coq au Vin | mild | Yes |
| Chinese | East Asia | Rice, Soy sauce, Ginger | Peking Duck | varies | No |
| Indian | South Asia | Rice, Lentils, Spices | Butter Chicken | hot | No |
| Mexican | North America | Corn, Chili peppers, Beans | Tacos al Pastor | hot | Yes |
| Thai | Southeast Asia | Rice, Fish sauce, Coconut milk | Pad Thai | hot | No |
| Turkish | Middle East / Europe | Lamb, Yogurt, Bread | Kebab | medium | Yes |
| Greek | Southern Europe | Olive oil, Feta, Lamb | Moussaka | mild | Yes |
| Korean | East Asia | Rice, Gochujang, Kimchi | Bibimbap | hot | Yes |
| Spanish | Southern Europe | Olive oil, Saffron, Pork | Paella | mild | Yes |
| Ethiopian | East Africa | Teff, Berbere spice, Lentils | Injera with Doro Wat | hot | No |
| Lebanese | Middle East | Olive oil, Chickpeas, Tahini | Hummus | mild | No |
| Vietnamese | Southeast Asia | Rice, Fish sauce, Herbs | Pho | medium | No |
| Peruvian | South America | Potato, Corn, Aji peppers | Ceviche | medium | No |
| Moroccan | North Africa | Couscous, Saffron, Dried fruits | Tagine | medium | Yes |
| Brazilian | South America | Rice, Beans, Cassava | Feijoada | mild | No |
| German | Central Europe | Pork, Potatoes, Cabbage | Bratwurst | mild | No |
| Indonesian | Southeast Asia | Rice, Coconut, Chili | Nasi Goreng | hot | No |
| Nigerian | West Africa | Yam, Cassava, Palm oil | Jollof Rice | hot | No |
| Jamaican | Caribbean | Scotch bonnet, Allspice, Rice | Jerk Chicken | hot | No |
| Swedish | Northern Europe | Fish, Potatoes, Dill | Swedish Meatballs | mild | No |
| Argentinian | South America | Beef, Chimichurri, Empanadas | Asado | mild | No |
| Georgian | Caucasus | Walnuts, Cheese, Herbs | Khachapuri | mild | No |
| Malaysian | Southeast Asia | Rice, Coconut milk, Belacan | Nasi Lemak | medium | No |
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