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Beaver Tails
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Beaver Tails

No rodents were harmed in the making of this fried Canadian treat.
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Pizza Ebraica
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Pizza Ebraica

This cookie is found only in Rome's Jewish quarter.
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Possum Pie
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Possum Pie

Arkansas' unofficial state treat doesn't contain marsupials, but it does have several sweet layers.
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Amba
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Amba

The spicy, sour mango sauce is beloved from India to Israel.
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Melktert
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Melktert

Four centuries ago, Dutch dairy farmers made this spiced custard pie into a South African classic.
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Roti Sai Mai
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Roti Sai Mai

No visit to the ruins of Ayutthaya is complete without this candy floss crepe.
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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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TV Chicken
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TV Chicken

The Ugandan dish is so delicious, watching it roast is its own show.
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Hoshigaki
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Hoshigaki

These exquisite dried persimmons are massaged for weeks.
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Kamayan
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Kamayan

These epic Filipino feasts feature lavish spreads and forego utensils.
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Peameal Bacon
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Peameal Bacon

The real "Canadian bacon" comes rolled in cornmeal.
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Canistel
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Canistel

The sweet and creamy “eggfruit” makes a great nog.
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Guri Guri
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Guri Guri

Maui's sherbet-ice cream hybrid is a light, fruity, creamy delight.
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Frog Cakes
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Frog Cakes

The adorable amphibian treats are South Australian icons.
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Kuli-Kuli
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Kuli-Kuli

In Nigeria, ground peanuts become spicy, deep-fried nuggets and noodles.
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Clootie Dumpling
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Clootie Dumpling

This sweet Scottish pudding gets boiled in a bag for special occasions.
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Rillettes
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Rillettes

Spread this fat-poached meat on a crusty French loaf.
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Chicken Salt
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Chicken Salt

Curry powder gives this savory seasoning its golden hue.
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Salt Licorice Ice Cream
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Salt Licorice Ice Cream

A Finnish treat that's sweet, dark, and herbal.
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Amlou
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Amlou

Morocco's nutty, decadent spread is made from the prized oil of the argan tree.
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Oliebollen
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Oliebollen

These Dutch doughnuts are classic New Year's treats.
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Pondu
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Pondu

In the Congo, the cassava plant is also treasured for its leaves.
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Taguella
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Taguella

A desert dweller’s delight, this bread gets baked in sand.
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Santa Maria–Style Barbecue
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Santa Maria–Style Barbecue

Californian BBQ involves red oak, sirloin, and special grills.
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