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Traditional Dishes of the World - TOML

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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[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

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

[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

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

[[items]]
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

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

[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

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

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

[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

[[items]]
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

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

[[items]]
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