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Taiyaki
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Taiyaki

This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.
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Romeu e Julieta
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Romeu e Julieta

There's nothing tragic about this Brazilian pairing of salty, white cheese and guava paste.
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Boston Baked Beans
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Boston Baked Beans

In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.
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Shrub
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Shrub

Before refrigeration, mixing fruit with sugar and vinegar extended its shelf life and made for a tasty drink.
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Pandan Leaf Extract
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Pandan Leaf Extract

This plant adds a hint of vanilla and a wash of brilliant green to any dish.
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Balut
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Balut

In the Philippines, fertilized duck eggs are savory snacks.
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Egg Waffles
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Egg Waffles

These portable pancake sheets have a crispy, hollow side and a sweet, doughy side.
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Oscypek
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Oscypek

In Poland's highlands, a small group makes a beautiful, smoky sheep's milk cheese.
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Szechuan Button
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Szechuan Button

This herb gives cocktails another kind of buzz.
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Cel-Ray
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Cel-Ray

Quench your thirst with the refreshing taste of celery soda.
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Dutch Baby
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Dutch Baby

Fluffy, crispy, and large enough to share, it's no ordinary pancake.
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Chapulines
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Chapulines

Deep-fried grasshoppers make a tangy, crispy taco filling.
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Trits
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Trits

Costa Rica's iconic ice cream tub contains indescribably addictive cookies.
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Black Chicken Soup
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Black Chicken Soup

In Asia, the black-skinned silkie chicken forms the base of a medicinal broth.
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Brooklyn Blackout Cake
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Brooklyn Blackout Cake

A cake as dark as a city hiding from enemy bombers.
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Makgeolli
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Makgeolli

South Korea's oldest alcoholic beverage is making a comeback.
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3-D Jelly Cakes
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3-D Jelly Cakes

These clear cakes house intricate scenes of fish, flowers, and more.
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Kava
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Kava

The South Pacific's shrub-based drink causes relaxation, euphoria, and a tingling sensation.
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Koolickles
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Koolickles

Dill pickles soaked in Kool-Aid? Oh, yeah!
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Shoofly Pie
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Shoofly Pie

Mornings in Amish country once called for pie-cake and coffee.
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Salsagheti
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Salsagheti

This Mexican candy reimagines a spaghetti dinner with spicy-sour gummy noodles and tamarind sauce.
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Umeboshi
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Umeboshi

These salted, pickled plums are an ancient Japanese hangover cure.
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Jeppson's Malört
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Jeppson's Malört

One of the world's least-loved liquors calls Chicago home.
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Bonito Flakes
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Bonito Flakes

Some fish can dance.
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