This fried dough recipe produces the best homemade African beignets, which are popular French-inspired treat in Gabon. These soft, fluffy pillows of fried dough are dusted with icing sugar and make for a perfect snack, anytime of the day. Country Number 63: Gabon Upon...
Lolo Bun Recipe with Palusami from Fiji
This lolo bun recipe is the perfect accompaniment to this vegan version of palusami, a creamed spinach dish common across both Fiji and Polynesian countries. Country Number 61: Fiji Bula! We've reached Fiji, which has taken us a surprisingly long time to get to given...
Karjalanpiirakka Recipe: Karelian Finnish Pie with Egg Butter
This karjalanpiirakka recipe, also known as karelian Finnish pie, is a delicious savoury pastries made from rye dough and stuffed with rice porridge. Served with egg butter (munavoi), they make for a tasty snack, appropriate for any time of the day. Country Number 62:...
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