Average score* 87/100Shrimp dhundul with cumin and onion
Squash (dhundul) cooked with shrimp, cumin, and caramelized onions. A light and fragrant Bengali dish, best served with warm white rice.
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Average score* 87/100Squash (dhundul) cooked with shrimp, cumin, and caramelized onions. A light and fragrant Bengali dish, best served with warm white rice.
Average score* 95/100A well-ripened quince compote, cooked with sugar, crushed cardamom seeds, and lemon juice, which can be made into a smooth, paste-like consistency.
Average score* 88/100Ripe jackfruit pieces cooked in a golden syrup made with caramelized sugar, with a hint of lemon. Serve chilled, sometimes accompanied by cheese.
Average score* 89/100A Brazilian jam made with boiled pineapple peels, cooked with sugar, margarine, cloves, and shredded coconut.
Average score* 84/100Whole cajá-mango fruits, peeled with a knife and then cooked in a clear syrup of sugar and water until translucent. To be enjoyed with the seed intact.
Average score* 87/100Small banana slices, cooked with sugar and lemon juice until the mixture separates from the saucepan, then rolled in powdered sugar.
Average score* 84/100A Brazilian-style pumpkin cream, blended after cooking, then thickened with milk and cornstarch, and returned to the heat until it reaches a smooth, cream…
Average score* 93/100Brazilian pineapple and shredded coconut candies, cooked in sugar until the bottom of the saucepan is covered, shaped into balls, and rolled in sugar.
Average score* 97/100Homemade Swabian spätzle, made with flour, semolina, salt, and beaten eggs, pressed or scraped into boiling water, then coated in melted butter.
Average score* 87/100A baked pasta dish with frozen spinach, topped with a creamy white sauce and onions, baked in the oven at 180 °C. A comforting and family-friendly dish.
Average score* 97/100Cooked green beans, wrapped in smoked bacon with a savory filling, secured with a toothpick, and then fried in oil. A simple and delicious side dish.
Average score* 92/100Simple olive oil-based breadcrumbs: moistened bread, fried with garlic, topped with crispy smoked bacon and a few grapes. Very delicious.