Hawaiian
A Pacific island cuisine of poi, kalua pig, and poke, layered with Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Filipino plantation-era contributions.
3 cuisines starting with the letter H — each with origin, classification, and notes.
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A Pacific island cuisine of poi, kalua pig, and poke, layered with Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Filipino plantation-era contributions.
A central Chinese cuisine known as Xiang, leaning on fresh chili, smoke, and sourness for a sharper, drier heat than its Sichuan neighbor.
A Central European cuisine that pivots on paprika, sour cream, and lard, expressed most famously in the goulash family of stews and soups.
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