For a simple and satisfying South Indian treat, try making your own medu vada, delighful lentil dough fritters.
Tag: Breakfast
Medu Vada
Matzo Brei
(Israeli, Jewish fried flatbread and eggs)
Matzo brei is a tasty and easy breakfast dish and is a good way to use up leftover matzot after Passover.
Mangú
(Dominican mashed plantains)
In the Dominican Republic, these mashed plantains are popular for breakfast served with eggs, salchichon sausage and sliced avocado.
Llapingachos
(Ecuadorian potato-cheese patties)
Llapingachos (yah-peen-GAH-chos) are a popular side dish in the highlands of Ecuador. They are often served with fried eggs and a simple salad of lettuce, tomato and avocado.
Kookoo Sabzi
(Persian herbed omelet)
A kookoo — also spelled kookoo-ye, kuku, or kou-kou — is an Iranian open-faced omelet similar to an Italian frittata.
Huevos Rancheros
(Mexican ranch-style eggs)
Huevos rancheros is a classic Mexican breakfast, traditionally served to farm laborers, or rancheros. The eggs match perfectly with the spicy tomato sauce.
Hangtown Fry
(American oyster and bacon omelet)
Hangtown fry originated in Placerville, California, during the Gold Rush. The town was known as Hangtown in recognition of the harsh justice often meted out there.
Crêpes
(French thin pancakes)
Savory or sweet, stuffed, rolled, stacked or drenched in a boozy orange syrup, crepes are a versatile favorite from France. Crepes are available as a quick snack in France from small carts or shops called crêperies.
Clafoutis
(French cherry flan)
This sweet cherry flan originated in the Limousin region of France and is often served as a breakfast dish. Clafoutis is classically made with fresh cherries in early summer.
Chilaquiles
(Mexican fried tortillas in sauce)
Chilaquiles are an easy way to use up leftover tortillas. Popular for breakfast all over Mexico, the ingredients vary somewhat by region.