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Tum Prik Sai Tua Mhuk Lae - Fermented Soybean Chili Paste
A Northern Thai staple made by pounding fermented soybeans with chilies, Tum Prik Sai Tua Mhuk Lae embodies the region’s love for preserved flavors and fresh, seasonal vegetables.
Thailand
Mae Hong Song
1500 CE
Chili, Fermented Soybean
Gang Yuak Kluay sai Khao Kua - Banana Blossom with Toasted Rice
A rustic curry from Northern Thailand, made with banana blossom, chicken, and roasted rice. This dish reflects the spirit of countryside cooking- resourceful, aromatic, and tied to the rhythms of daily life.
Thailand
Mae Hong Song
1500 CE
Banana Pith, Toasted Rice, Chilies
Manono - Maasai Warrior Meal
A rich and nourishing Maasai dish, Manono is prepared by men during ceremonies and warrior gatherings, offering strength, energy, and connection to ancestral tradition.
Kenya
Kajiado (Ngong)
>300 Years Ago
Meat, Blood, Fat
Monyit - Sheep Intestine
Monyit is a humble yet meaningful Maasai dish made from sheep intestine. It is eaten both daily and during ceremonies, ensuring no part of the animal goes to waste.
Kenya
Kajiado (Ngong & Kibiko)
Pre-colonial Era
Sheep Intestines
Huatia - Peruvian Harvest Meal
The Huatia is a traditional Peruvian dish deeply tied to the harvest season, prepared using the very same earth that nurtures its ingredients. It is both a meal and a ritual- celebrating the abundance of the land and the cycle of cultivation.
Peru
Cusco
1400
Potatoes, Oca, Fava Beans
Puchero (T’impu) - Mountain Carnival Celebration Feast
A festive Andean stew from the Cusco highlands, Puchero or T’impu in Quechua- is traditionally served during Carnival celebrations. Slow-cooked and abundant, it symbolizes community, generosity, and the joy of harvest.
Peru
Cusco
Pre-Colonial
Lamb, Yucca, Potatoes, Huacatay
Cuy al Palo - Guinea Pig on a Stick
Cuy al Palo is one of the most traditional dishes in the Peruvian Andes- a ceremonial meal served to honor guests and mark special occasions. The guinea pig, seasoned and roasted over fire, symbolizes respect, family, and abundance.
Peru
Cusco
1400 CE
Guinea Pig
Tamal en Hoja - Cuban Banana Leaf Tamale
Unlike the Mexican tamale, which usually has distinct fillings, the Cuban version is characterized by mixing pork directly into the masa, seasoned with garlic, onion, peppers, and spices.
Cuba
Mayabeque
1700 CE
Maize, Pork