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The culinary ancestry atlas. Explore the DNA of world cuisines — their ingredients, techniques, and the historical connections that shaped them.

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Recipe Roots — A culinary ancestry project

88 cultures · 1230+ dishes · 1 planet

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World Culinary Traditions

88 cultures across 17 regions

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Malagasy (Madagascar)

Southern Africa
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Malagasy cuisine reflects the island's diverse cultural heritage with a focus on rice as a staple. It combines influences from African, Asian, and European culinary traditions, featuring simple yet flavorful dishes often accompanied by meat, seafood, and locally grown vegetables.

15 dishes·7 flavor notes·boiling
savoryumamispicy
15 dishes · Southern Africa

Mozambican

Southern Africa
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Mozambican cuisine is a vibrant fusion of indigenous African flavors and Portuguese colonial influences, characterized by the abundant use of seafood and tropical ingredients. It features bold, spicy dishes often prepared with peri-peri chili, reflecting its coastal geography and cultural history.

15 dishes·7 flavor notes·grilling
spicysmokyumami
15 dishes · Southern Africa

South African

Southern Africa
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South African cuisine is a vibrant blend of indigenous African flavors and diverse cultural influences, reflecting the country's multicultural heritage. It features hearty, flavorful dishes often enjoyed in communal settings, emphasizing grilled meats and robust spices.

15 dishes·7 flavor notes·braaing (barbecuing)
smokysavoryspicy
15 dishes · Southern Africa