Vietnamese Banh Cuon Breakfast with Steamed Rice Rolls, Pork and Wood Ear
Whisk the rice batter ingredients together until smooth and let it rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour — this is the secret to te...
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Azerbaijani Qaymaq Breakfast with Honey, Walnuts and Warm Tandir Bread
Bring the qaymaq to cool room temperature 20 minutes before serving — Azerbaijani custom never serves qaymaq fridge-cold, as the chill mut...
Belarusian Draniki with Crispy Potato Pancakes, Sour Cream and Fresh Chives
Grate the potatoes and onion on the fine side of a box grater directly into a large bowl — Belarusian grandmothers insist on the fine side...
Latvian Rupjmaize with Dark Rye, Cottage Cheese, Smoked Trout and Pickled Cucumber
Bring the cottage cheese and butter to cool room temperature 30 minutes before serving — Latvians never serve biezpiens fridge-cold; it sh...
Scottish Cranachan Porridge with Steel-Cut Oats, Heather Honey, Drambuie Raspberries and Crowdie Cheese
Macerate the raspberries: in a small bowl, combine the lightly crushed raspberries with the Drambuie and brown sugar. Stir gently and set ...
Norwegian Eggerøre Smørbrød with Cold-Smoked Salmon, Soft-Scrambled Eggs, Fresh Dill and Buttered Dark Rye
Warm the plates: Norwegians serve smørbrød on warmed plates — set 4 plates on top of your toaster or in a 70°C oven while you cook. Cold p...
Welsh Laverbread Breakfast with Bacon, Cockles, Toasted Oatmeal Crust and Buttered Sourdough
Toast the oatmeal: scatter the pinhead oatmeal into a dry heavy skillet over medium heat. Toast for 3-4 minutes, swirling constantly, unti...
Israeli Sabich Breakfast Pita with Fried Eggplant, Soft-Boiled Egg, Hummus, Amba and Fresh Israeli Salad
Salt the eggplant: lay the eggplant rounds on a wire rack and salt both sides generously. Let stand for 30 minutes — beads of bitter moist...
Icelandic Skyr Bowl with Wild Bilberries, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Birch Syrup and Cardamom Granola
Make the cardamom granola: preheat oven to 160C (320F). In a large bowl, combine oats, pumpkin seeds, almonds, coconut, cardamom, cinnamon...
Russian Syrniki with Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Wild Strawberry Jam, Smetana and Fresh Mint
Make the jam (can be made ahead): combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stir...
Hungarian Langos with Garlic Oil, Sour Cream, Grated Cheese and Fresh Dill
Make the dough: whisk flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl. Add warm milk and oil. Mix until a shaggy dough form...
Taiwanese Dan Bing with Scallion Egg Crepe, Sesame Soy Sauce, Pickled Daikon and Crispy Shallots
Make the pickled daikon first (it improves with time): toss daikon matchsticks with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Massage briefly. Cover ...
Ethiopian Firfir with Shredded Injera, Berbere-Spiced Lamb, Niter Kibbeh and Soft-Poached Egg
Make the niter kibbeh: melt butter slowly in a small saucepan over the lowest possible heat. Add all aromatics and spices. Simmer on the a...
Cantonese Congee with Century Egg, Silken Tofu, Crispy Shallots and Sesame Scallion Oil
Start the congee: combine rinsed rice, chicken stock, water, and ginger slices in a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a vigorous boil ov...
Masala Dosa with Spiced Potato Filling, Fresh Coconut Chutney and Tangy Sambar
Prepare the batter the night before: soak rice and chana dal together in cold water for 6 hours. Soak urad dal with fenugreek seeds separa...
Japanese Tamago Gohan with Soft Poached Egg, Dashi-Seasoned Rice, Toasted Sesame and Crispy Nori
Cook the dashi rice: combine rinsed rice and dashi stock in a rice cooker or pot. Add soy sauce, mirin, and salt. Cook according to rice c...
Ethiopian Firfir with Torn Injera, Berbere Butter, Scrambled Eggs and Spiced Lentils
Make the berbere butter: melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced onion and cook gently for 8 minutes until comple...
Korean Gyeran Bap Rice Bowl with Fried Egg, Sesame Oil, Scallions, Nori and Gochujang
Make the gochujang sauce: whisk together gochujang, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Taste — it should be s...
Turkish Menemen with Eggs, Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, Feta Cheese and Sumac
Heat the olive oil in a wide, shallow pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the diced peppers and cook 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, ...
Japanese Tamagoyaki Rolled Omelette with Dashi, Mirin, Nori and Daikon Radish
Prepare the egg mixture: crack all four eggs into a bowl. Add the dashi, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Beat thoroughly with chopstick...