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Traditional Dishes of the World - INI

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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[item.sushi]
code=JP-001
slug=sushi
name=Sushi
description=Japan's representative dish combining vinegared rice with fresh seafood.
category=Main Dish
country=Japan
region=Asia
unescoListed=true

[item.tempura]
code=JP-002
slug=tempura
name=Tempura
description=Traditional Japanese dish of ingredients coated in crispy batter and deep-fried.
category=Main Dish
country=Japan
region=Asia
unescoListed=false

[item.kimchi]
code=KR-001
slug=kimchi
name=Kimchi
description=Traditional fermented Korean pickled vegetables.
category=Side Dish
country=South Korea
region=Asia
unescoListed=true

[item.bibimbap]
code=KR-002
slug=bibimbap
name=Bibimbap
description=Korean rice bowl dish with colorful toppings.
category=Main Dish
country=South Korea
region=Asia
unescoListed=false

[item.dumplings]
code=CN-001
slug=dumplings
name=Dumplings (Jiaozi)
description=Traditional Chinese dish of wheat flour wrappers filled with ingredients.
category=Main Dish
country=China
region=Asia
unescoListed=false

[item.curry]
code=IN-001
slug=curry
name=Indian Curry
description=Representative Indian dish made by combining various spices.
category=Main Dish
country=India
region=Asia
unescoListed=false

[item.pho]
code=VN-001
slug=pho
name=Pho
description=Vietnamese national dish of aromatic soup and noodles.
category=Main Dish
country=Vietnam
region=Asia
unescoListed=false

[item.tom-yum-goong]
code=TH-001
slug=tom-yum-goong
name=Tom Yum Goong
description=One of the world's three great soups, Thai hot and sour soup.
category=Soup
country=Thailand
region=Asia
unescoListed=true

[item.pizza]
code=IT-001
slug=pizza
name=Pizza
description=World-renowned baked dish originating from Italy.
category=Main Dish
country=Italy
region=Europe
unescoListed=true

[item.pasta-carbonara]
code=IT-002
slug=pasta-carbonara
name=Pasta Carbonara
description=Traditional Roman pasta made with egg, cheese, and bacon.
category=Main Dish
country=Italy
region=Europe
unescoListed=false

[item.baguette]
code=FR-001
slug=baguette
name=Baguette
description=Iconic long, thin bread from France.
category=Bread
country=France
region=Europe
unescoListed=true

[item.paella]
code=ES-001
slug=paella
name=Paella
description=Spanish festive rice dish with saffron and seafood.
category=Main Dish
country=Spain
region=Europe
unescoListed=false

[item.fish-and-chips]
code=GB-001
slug=fish-and-chips
name=Fish and Chips
description=British national dish of fried cod and potatoes.
category=Main Dish
country=United Kingdom
region=Europe
unescoListed=false

[item.schnitzel]
code=DE-001
slug=schnitzel
name=Wiener Schnitzel
description=Austrian cutlet of veal in crispy breading.
category=Main Dish
country=Austria
region=Europe
unescoListed=false

[item.moussaka]
code=GR-001
slug=moussaka
name=Moussaka
description=Greek casserole of layered eggplant and meat.
category=Main Dish
country=Greece
region=Europe
unescoListed=false

[item.borscht]
code=RU-001
slug=borscht
name=Borscht
description=Eastern European soup with red beets.
category=Soup
country=Ukraine/Russia
region=Europe
unescoListed=true

[item.hamburger]
code=US-001
slug=hamburger
name=Hamburger
description=Iconic American fast food of meat patty in a bun.
category=Main Dish
country=United States
region=Americas
unescoListed=false

[item.tacos]
code=MX-001
slug=tacos
name=Tacos
description=Mexican national dish of ingredients wrapped in tortillas.
category=Main Dish
country=Mexico
region=Americas
unescoListed=true

[item.feijoada]
code=BR-001
slug=feijoada
name=Feijoada
description=Brazilian national dish of black beans and meat stew.
category=Main Dish
country=Brazil
region=Americas
unescoListed=false

[item.kebab]
code=TR-001
slug=kebab
name=Kebab
description=Turkish dish of spiced meat grilled on skewers.
category=Main Dish
country=Turkey
region=Middle East
unescoListed=false

[item.couscous]
code=MA-001
slug=couscous
name=Couscous
description=Steamed semolina, traditional North African staple.
category=Main Dish
country=Morocco/North Africa
region=Africa
unescoListed=true

[item.koshari]
code=EG-001
slug=koshari
name=Koshari
description=Egyptian national dish mixing rice, lentils, and macaroni.
category=Main Dish
country=Egypt
region=Africa
unescoListed=false

[item.jollof-rice]
code=NG-001
slug=jollof-rice
name=Jollof Rice
description=West African rice dish rich with tomato and spices.
category=Main Dish
country=Nigeria/West Africa
region=Africa
unescoListed=false

[item.ceebu-jen]
code=SN-001
slug=ceebu-jen
name=Ceebu Jën
description=Traditional Senegalese dish of fish and rice.
category=Main Dish
country=Senegal
region=Africa
unescoListed=true

[item.braai]
code=ZA-001
slug=braai
name=Braai
description=South African traditional barbecue culture.
category=Main Dish
country=South Africa
region=Africa
unescoListed=false

[item.meat-pie]
code=AU-001
slug=meat-pie
name=Meat Pie
description=Australian national dish of meat-filled pastry.
category=Main Dish
country=Australia
region=Oceania
unescoListed=false