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Pak Choi and Kale Dumpling
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Pak Choi and Kale Dumpling

Packed with greens, these boiled dumplings easily go vegetarian by switching out the ground pork for crumbled tofu.
Concubine's Chicken
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Concubine's Chicken

Named for the famous 8th century Tang dynasty consort, Yang Guifei, this dish of juicy dark-meat chicken and peppers is sweet, sour, and just a little spicy.
Longevity Noodles
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Longevity Noodles

The goal of longevity noodles is to create one long, slick, uniform strand, gently pulled over and over again until you get the right thickness.
Chakalaka and Cheddar Braaibroodjies
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Chakalaka and Cheddar Braaibroodjies

The liberal spoonful of Chakalaka (spicy vegetable relish) makes these extra special. If you don’t have a jar of it in your fridge, you can use any type of relish or chutney.
Chakalaka (Spicy Vegetable Relish)
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Chakalaka (Spicy Vegetable Relish)

Like chutney in India or salsa in Mexico, no one in South Africa prepares chakalaka, a spicy vegetable relish, the same way. Here is our version, full of vegetables and spices. Serve the chakalaka with bread, rice, grilled meats or fish, stews...anything.
Shaah Cadays (Somali Spiced Tea With Milk)
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Shaah Cadays (Somali Spiced Tea With Milk)

Essentially Somali chai, this spiced tea with milk is served most often during the Somali afternoon tea tradition known as casariya.
Canjeero
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Canjeero

These pancakes are quick to cook and are typically eaten for breakfast. Spread them with a little butter, ghee, or sesame oil and sprinkle with sugar if you’d like. Serve with hot tea or alongside cups of Shaah Cadays.
Pan-Fried Chicken and Cabbage Dumplings
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Pan-Fried Chicken and Cabbage Dumplings

These pan-fried dumplings are among the best selling items at Nom Wah Tea Parlor in New York City. The chicken gives the dumplings body, while the cabbage gives them volume.
Shrimp Cheung Fun (Rice Rolls)
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Shrimp Cheung Fun (Rice Rolls)

The slightly sweet but mostly textural wrapper of the rice roll is the canvas for the sweetness of the shrimp.
Spinach Dumplings
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Spinach Dumplings

Want showstopping presentation? Make homemade dumpling wrappers to stuff with a filling of spinach, hearty tofu, vermicelli, and fruity Sichuan peppercorns.
Pulled Mushroom Tacos With Salsa Guille
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Pulled Mushroom Tacos With Salsa Guille

This recipe lets mushrooms shine, turning them crispy and meaty—almost like carnitas. Top with a creamy, savory peanut butter and serrano salsa.
Salsa Guille
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Salsa Guille

Peanut butter tames the heat in this mild puréed salsa with serrano chiles and onions. Spoon it over mushroom tacos or use it as a dip for chips.
Classic Kouign-Amann
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Classic Kouign-Amann

Small, hand-held kouign-amann are common in North America, but this recipe shows off the other way the classic Breton pastry can be made: as a single 9-inch cake.
Sour Cherry and Lemon Ice-Box Cake
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Sour Cherry and Lemon Ice-Box Cake

You can either freeze this, akin to a semifreddo, which is my preference, or simply chill it in the refrigerator, which will, of course, give it a softer finish.
This Crispy, Melty, Fresh, and Spicy Sandwich Is the G.O.A.T.
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This Crispy, Melty, Fresh, and Spicy Sandwich Is the G.O.A.T.

This crispy grilled sandwich layers spiced potatoes, a quick and herby blender chutney, cooling veg, and creamy cheese. Here's Epi contributor Tara O'Brady's take on the classic—whether you add potato chips inside is up to you.
Bombay Masala Chile Cheese Toasties
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Bombay Masala Chile Cheese Toasties

Melty, cheesy, crunchy, spicy: These sandwiches, a street food favorite in India, check all the boxes.