Mofongo, a dish of garlicky mashed plantains, is one of the most popular dishes in Puerto Rico. It has clear roots in the fufu of West Africa.
Tag: Vegetables
Mofongo
Mesir Wat
(Ethiopian red lentil stew)
Mesir wat, or misir wat, is a spiced puree of red lentils, one of several types of bean or lentil stews that are served with Ethiopian meals.
Matar Paneer
(Indian curried peas and cheese)
Matar paneer is a simple yet tasty vegetarian dish from the northern part of India around New Delhi and the Punjab.
Mashed Potatoes
(Irish and American potato puree)
Mashed potatoes are popular on both Irish and American dinner tables, particularly with meals of roast beef or fried chicken.
Mapo Doufu
(Chinese Sichuan tofu and ground pork in spicy sauce)
Sichuan food is known for its mouth-numbing spiciness, and mapo doufu (麻婆豆腐) is no exception. It’s a tasty mix of tofu and ground pork in a spicy sauce.
Mangú
(Dominican mashed plantains)
In the Dominican Republic, these mashed plantains are popular for breakfast served with eggs, salchichon sausage and sliced avocado.
Malai Kofta
(Indian veggie dumplings in curry sauce)
Here is a rich, creamy vegetarian dish that you won’t believe is meat-free. Malai kofta comes from northern Indian cuisine and is a great option for special occasions.
Mücver
(Turkish zucchini fritters)
Dill and feta add fresh Mediterranean flavor to these delightful little zucchini pancakes from Turkey.
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.
Lecsó
(Hungarian simmered peppers and tomatoes)
Originally a Serbian dish, lecsó has been fully assimilated into the Magyar kitchen. This simple pepper and tomato ragout is served both as a side dish and as an appetizer in Hungary.