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Nattō
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Nattō

These pungent fermented soybeans are coated in probiotic slime.
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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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Wasabi Ice Cream
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Wasabi Ice Cream

The cure and cause of a burning tongue.
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Bitter Melon
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Bitter Melon

This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.
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Black Sesame Sweet Soup
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Black Sesame Sweet Soup

This thick, jet-black soup is an amazingly fragrant and nutty Chinese dessert.
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Pork Floss
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Ingredients & Condiments

Pork Floss

This cotton candy-like garnish is made of dried, candied meat.
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Pu'er
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Pu'er

Devoted fans pay thousands for bricks of this fermented tea.
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Duck Blood and Vermicelli Soup
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Duck Blood and Vermicelli Soup

Congealed and sliced, the ferric addition is known for its purported health benefits.
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Yangmei
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Fruits & Vegetables

Yangmei

It's nicknamed “yumberry” for a reason.
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Eight Treasure Rice Pudding
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Eight Treasure Rice Pudding

The treasures are colorful fruits and nuts.
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Puto Bumbong
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Puto Bumbong

During Christmastime in the Philippines, purple reigns with this colorful sticky rice snack.
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Tête de Moine
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Meats & Animal Products

Tête de Moine

"Monk's Head" cheese requires a special shaver.
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Feuerzangenbowle
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Feuerzangenbowle

Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like mulled wine and a flaming, rum-soaked sugar loaf.
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Doing a Vermouth
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Doing a Vermouth

In Catalonia, the fortified wine has its own weekend ritual.
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Papas Arrugadas
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Papas Arrugadas

These salty potatoes were originally boiled in seawater.
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Mozartkugel
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Mozartkugel

Like the famed composer himself, this Mozart-homage bonbon originated in Salzburg, Austria.
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Giant Paella
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Food Festivals

Giant Paella

Outdoor festivals in Valencia call for traditional fare made in gargantuan pans.
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