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Boluo Bao
Dessert

Chinese Pineapple Bun (菠蘿包 – Bōluó Bāo)

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Pineapple buns are golden, crispy-crusted, sweet pastries originating from Hong Kong. Despite their name, they don’t contain pineapple, but are named after the chequerboard pattern of the crust that visually resembles the skin of a pineapple. An important part of Hong Kong’s cultural heritage, they are made with only four […]

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Liangfen
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Chinese Mung Bean Jelly Noodles (凉粉 – Liángfěn)

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Liangfen is a popular northern Chinese dish that is also often consumed in Sichuan and Qinghai, consisting of slices or strips of starch jelly tossed in a savory, spicy sauce that is topped with various garnishes. The jelly is predominantly made from mung bean starch, but pea starch, sweet potato […]

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Indian Bebinca
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Indian (Goan) Bebinca | Christmas Recipes

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The Bebinca is the most gorgeous among Goan sweets and, certainly, the most technique-sensitive. It, however, is not difficult and only needs time; time for both, preparation and cooking. The Bebinca (or Bebic), especially when freshly made at home, is smooth, melt-in-the-mouth soft, delicately layered and heavenly delicious; no wonder […]

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Indian Kulkuls
Appetizers Snack

Indian (Goan) Kulkuls | Christmas Recipes

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Kulkuls, a great sweet to prepare with the family, are made all over India at Christmastime. They are most popular in the Goan region and may have come from the Portuguese community as a variation of Filhoses Enroladas, a rose-like rolled pastry. Kulkuls are often called kidyo in the Konkani […]

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Hungarian Beigli
Dessert

Hungarian Beigli | Christmas Recipes

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Hungarian poppy seed cake is sold everywhere during the Christmas season, but is so much better when you can make it at home. Ingredients: white flour, butter, lard, sugar, 20% fat sour cream, egg, fresh yeast, milk, salt, walnuts, poppy seeds, sugar, lemons, vanilla extract, honey, rum extract, cinnamon Rate

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Polish Beet Soup
Soups

Polish Beetroot Soup (Barszcz) | Christmas Recipe

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Poland is filled with Christmas traditions and a few superstitions. One of the superstitions is that for Christmas Eve, the table must be set with 12 plates (in honor of the 12 Apostles), and served, is the red soup or barszcz, made with beets and often accompanied by pierogi. Rate

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