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Traditional Dishes of the World - CSV

Traditional dishes from around the world represent the culmination of food cultures nurtured by each country's and region's climate, history, and culture. This collection includes culinary traditions registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, such as Washoku, French gastronomy, and Mexican cuisine, as well as beloved national dishes from various countries. These dishes are not merely food items but important cultural heritage embodying traditional knowledge, skills, social customs, and community bonds.

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code,slug,name,description,category,country,region,unescoListed
JP-001,sushi,Sushi,Japan's representative dish combining vinegared rice with fresh seafood.,Main Dish,Japan,Asia,true
JP-002,tempura,Tempura,Traditional Japanese dish of ingredients coated in crispy batter and deep-fried.,Main Dish,Japan,Asia,false
KR-001,kimchi,Kimchi,Traditional fermented Korean pickled vegetables.,Side Dish,South Korea,Asia,true
KR-002,bibimbap,Bibimbap,Korean rice bowl dish with colorful toppings.,Main Dish,South Korea,Asia,false
CN-001,dumplings,Dumplings (Jiaozi),Traditional Chinese dish of wheat flour wrappers filled with ingredients.,Main Dish,China,Asia,false
IN-001,curry,Indian Curry,Representative Indian dish made by combining various spices.,Main Dish,India,Asia,false
VN-001,pho,Pho,Vietnamese national dish of aromatic soup and noodles.,Main Dish,Vietnam,Asia,false
TH-001,tom-yum-goong,Tom Yum Goong,"One of the world's three great soups, Thai hot and sour soup.",Soup,Thailand,Asia,true
IT-001,pizza,Pizza,World-renowned baked dish originating from Italy.,Main Dish,Italy,Europe,true
IT-002,pasta-carbonara,Pasta Carbonara,"Traditional Roman pasta made with egg, cheese, and bacon.",Main Dish,Italy,Europe,false
FR-001,baguette,Baguette,"Iconic long, thin bread from France.",Bread,France,Europe,true
ES-001,paella,Paella,Spanish festive rice dish with saffron and seafood.,Main Dish,Spain,Europe,false
GB-001,fish-and-chips,Fish and Chips,British national dish of fried cod and potatoes.,Main Dish,United Kingdom,Europe,false
DE-001,schnitzel,Wiener Schnitzel,Austrian cutlet of veal in crispy breading.,Main Dish,Austria,Europe,false
GR-001,moussaka,Moussaka,Greek casserole of layered eggplant and meat.,Main Dish,Greece,Europe,false
RU-001,borscht,Borscht,Eastern European soup with red beets.,Soup,Ukraine/Russia,Europe,true
US-001,hamburger,Hamburger,Iconic American fast food of meat patty in a bun.,Main Dish,United States,Americas,false
MX-001,tacos,Tacos,Mexican national dish of ingredients wrapped in tortillas.,Main Dish,Mexico,Americas,true
BR-001,feijoada,Feijoada,Brazilian national dish of black beans and meat stew.,Main Dish,Brazil,Americas,false
TR-001,kebab,Kebab,Turkish dish of spiced meat grilled on skewers.,Main Dish,Turkey,Middle East,false
MA-001,couscous,Couscous,"Steamed semolina, traditional North African staple.",Main Dish,Morocco/North Africa,Africa,true
EG-001,koshari,Koshari,"Egyptian national dish mixing rice, lentils, and macaroni.",Main Dish,Egypt,Africa,false
NG-001,jollof-rice,Jollof Rice,West African rice dish rich with tomato and spices.,Main Dish,Nigeria/West Africa,Africa,false
SN-001,ceebu-jen,Ceebu Jën,Traditional Senegalese dish of fish and rice.,Main Dish,Senegal,Africa,true
ZA-001,braai,Braai,South African traditional barbecue culture.,Main Dish,South Africa,Africa,false
AU-001,meat-pie,Meat Pie,Australian national dish of meat-filled pastry.,Main Dish,Australia,Oceania,false