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Chekich
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Chekich

These bread stamps create a dazzling array of geometric and floral patterns.
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Egg Hopper
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Egg Hopper

Sri Lanka's crispy, bowl-shaped pancake comes with an egg at the bottom.
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Singapore Carrot Cake
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Singapore Carrot Cake

A radish scramble gets lost in translation.
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Molinillo
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Molinillo

Twist your way to hot chocolate perfection with this wooden whisk.
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Halo-Halo
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Halo-Halo

A sundae with a surprising mix of flavors that reflect Filipino history.
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Ul Boov
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Ul Boov

Mongolia's "shoe sole cake" has the ritual significance of a Christmas tree or family shrine.
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Kuwini Mango
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Kuwini Mango

Venture beyond the usual sour-sweet varieties with this funky, savory fruit.
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Kurt
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Kurt

These cheese balls have fueled Central Asian nomads for centuries.
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Kumis
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Kumis

Infants and Genghis Khan enjoyed this fermented mare's milk.
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Omurice
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Omurice

Japanese cooks riff on American diner food with this rice-and-ketchup omelet.
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Nattō
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Nattō

These pungent fermented soybeans are coated in probiotic slime.
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Square Watermelons
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Square Watermelons

They grow in boxes and can cost more than $100.
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Nagashi Somen
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Nagashi Somen

Catch these floating noodles before they flow by.
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Sea Grapes
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Sea Grapes

This "green caviar" is vegetarian friendly.
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Okinawa Black Sugar
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Okinawa Black Sugar

It's darker, saltier, and healthier than white sugar.
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Death Noodles
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Death Noodles

A Jakarta hole-in-the-wall serves what may be the world's spiciest noodles.
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Snakefruit
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Snakefruit

Beneath its serpent-like skin lies pineapple-flavored flesh.
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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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Durian
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Durian

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.
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Lapis Legit
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Lapis Legit

This Dutch-Indonesian cake contains up to 30 layers.
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Doodh Soda
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Doodh Soda

Soda mixed with milk creates this frosty, creamy drink.
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Pista Burfi
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Pista Burfi

The pistachio fudge makes a vibrant accompaniment to celebrations in Northern India.
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Kanji
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Kanji

This fermented purple carrot elixir practically makes itself.
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Szechuan Button
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Szechuan Button

This herb gives cocktails another kind of buzz.
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