Pork-Free Recipes from Around the World, Page 26

Every dish here is naturally pork-free, no substitutions needed, and comes from a real culinary tradition somewhere on the map. Prefer to wander? On any recipe you can toggle pork-free and the ingredients rewrite themselves with regional swaps.
1461 recipes · showing 1201 to 1248
Lobiani (Georgian Bean-Stuffed Bread)Racha, Georgia · medium · 11 h 10 minSoft yeasted bread rounds filled with buttery mashed kidney beans, onion, garlic, coriander and blue fenugreek, baked golden, brushed with butter and eaten warm in wedges.
Rau Muống Xào Tỏi (Stir-Fried Water Spinach with Garlic)Hanoi (Red River Delta), Vietnam · easy · 16 minCrisp hollow-stemmed water spinach blanched, then tossed in a very hot wok with plenty of garlic and a glossy splash of oyster sauce, the green side dish on countless Vietnamese family tables.
Cong You Bing (Scallion Pancakes)Shanghai, China · medium · 1 h 35 minHot-water dough rolled thin, spread with scallion-scented oil paste and chopped spring onions, coiled into a snail and flattened, then pan-fried until crisp and flaky outside and chewy within.
Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Scallion Pancake)Seoul (Gyeonggi), South Korea · medium · 40 minA thin, crisp-edged pancake of whole spring onions and mixed seafood bound in an ice-cold batter, fried golden in plenty of oil and cut into pieces to dip in soy and vinegar sauce.
Baechu-Kimchi (Napa Cabbage Kimchi)Seoul (Gyeonggi), South Korea · advanced · 1.5 daysQuartered napa cabbage salted until pliable, then packed leaf by leaf with a red paste of gochugaru, garlic, ginger, fish sauce and salted shrimp with radish and spring onion, and left to ferment.
Batata Harra (Lebanese Spicy Potatoes)Beirut, Lebanon · easy · 50 minCubes of potato fried until crisp and golden, then tossed in hot olive oil with plenty of garlic, chilli and fresh coriander and finished with lemon juice.
Fatayer bi Sabanekh (Lebanese Spinach Pies)Beirut, Lebanon · medium · 2 h 12 minSmall triangles of soft yeasted dough sealed around a tangy filling of spinach, onion, sumac, lemon and olive oil, baked until golden and eaten warm or at room temperature.
Şehriyeli Pilav (Turkish Rice Pilaf with Orzo)İzmir (Aegean), Turkey · easy · 52 minRinsed, soaked rice cooked with little rice-shaped pasta toasted golden in butter, then left to rest under a cloth until every grain is separate and fluffy.
Perkedel Kentang (Indonesian Potato Fritters)Jakarta, Indonesia · medium · 2 hFried potatoes mashed with fried shallots, spring onion, celery leaves, white pepper and nutmeg, shaped into little patties, dipped in egg and fried golden, the classic side for soto ayam and rice.
Atchara (Filipino Pickled Green Papaya)Central Luzon, Philippines · easy · 2 daysShredded unripe papaya salted and squeezed dry, then packed with carrot, red pepper, ginger, garlic, onion and raisins in a sweet, sharp cane vinegar brine, the crunchy relish for grilled and fried meats.
Turon (Filipino Caramelised Banana Rolls)Central Luzon, Philippines · easy · 35 minHalved saba bananas and strips of ripe jackfruit rolled in brown sugar and lumpia wrappers, then fried in oil with more sugar that melts into a crackly caramel shell.
Shami Kebab (Beef and Lentil Patties)Lahore (Punjab), Pakistan · medium · 3 h 30 minMinced beef simmered with split chickpeas and whole spices until dry, ground smooth with mint, coriander and green chilli, then shaped into small patties, dipped in egg and shallow-fried golden.
Kachumber (Pakistani Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad)Lahore (Punjab), Pakistan · easy · 10 minFinely diced tomato, cucumber and red onion with green chilli and coriander, dressed with lemon juice, salt, black pepper and roasted cumin, the fresh relish served beside biryani, karahi and kebabs.
Tashkent Salad (Uzbek Radish and Beef Salad)Tashkent, Uzbekistan · easy · 2 hCrisp julienned green radish tossed with strips of boiled beef and golden fried onion, dressed with a little mayonnaise and crowned with boiled egg and herbs.
Gumma (Uzbek Fried Meat Pies)Tashkent, Uzbekistan · medium · 1 h 40 minSmall half-moon pies of thin salted-water dough around juicy lamb, onion and cumin, fried golden in a heavy pan and eaten hot with green tea.
Shalgam (Kazakh Radish Salad)Almaty, Kazakhstan · easy · 1 hLong white radish, carrot, sweet red pepper and onion cut into fine strips and dressed with oil, vinegar, garlic, a little sugar and a pinch of chilli, a crunchy cold salad for the start of a feast.
Mutabbal (Jordanian Smoky Eggplant and Tahini Dip)Amman, Jordan · easy · 1 hEggplant charred whole over a flame until the flesh is soft and smoky, then mashed with tahini, garlic, lemon and a spoonful of yogurt, finished with olive oil and pomegranate seeds.
Salad Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)Tehran, Iran · easy · 20 minCucumber, tomato and red onion cut into a fine, even dice and dressed simply with verjuice or lime juice, olive oil and crushed dried mint, the bright side salad for rice and kebabs.
Laboo (Persian Hot Beetroot Street Snack)Tehran, Iran · easy · 1 h 50 minWhole beetroots boiled slowly until tender, peeled, cut into wedges and tossed hot in a glossy syrup made from their own cooking liquid, the steaming winter snack of Iranian street carts.
Pidan Doufu (Taiwanese Century Egg Tofu)Taipei, Taiwan · easy · 10 minA chilled block of silken tofu topped with diced century egg, spring onion and bonito flakes, dressed at the table with lightly sweetened soy sauce and a few drops of sesame oil.
Di Gua Ye (Taiwanese Garlic Sweet Potato Leaves)Taipei, Taiwan · easy · 15 minTender sweet potato leaves and shoots stir-fried in a very hot wok with plenty of garlic and a splash of water until just wilted, silky and bright green.
Jeow Mak Len (Lao Roasted Tomato and Chilli Dip)Luang Prabang, Laos · easy · 30 minTomatoes, shallots, garlic and chillies charred until blistered, then pounded in a mortar with fish sauce and coriander into a smoky, chunky dip for sticky rice.
Gotu Kola Sambol (Sri Lankan Pennywort and Coconut Salad)Southern Province, Sri Lanka · easy · 20 minFinely shredded pennywort leaves mixed by hand with fresh grated coconut, red onion, green chilli and tomato, sharpened with lime juice and salt, a raw green side for rice and curry.
Nhoam Krauch Thlong (Cambodian Pomelo Salad with Prawns)Phnom Penh, Cambodia · easy · 35 minJuicy pomelo pulled into bite-sized pieces and tossed with poached prawns, pounded dried shrimp, mint and shallots in a sweet, sour, salty and hot lime dressing, topped with toasted coconut and peanuts.
Aloo Bhorta (Bangladeshi Mashed Potato with Mustard Oil and Chilli)Dhaka, Bangladesh · easy · 40 minBoiled potatoes mashed by hand with pungent raw mustard oil, fried onion, charred dried red chillies, green chilli and coriander, a comforting mash eaten with plain rice and dal.
Karipap (Malaysian Curry Puffs)Penang, Malaysia · medium · 2 hHalf-moon pastries with a crimped rope edge, filled with a dry curry of potato, chicken and onion and deep-fried until golden, the teatime and street-stall favourite of Malaysia.
Chatni Gashneez (Afghan Coriander and Walnut Chutney)Kabul, Afghanistan · easy · 15 minA fresh green chutney of coriander, green chilli, garlic and walnuts, pounded or blended coarse and sharpened with lemon juice or vinegar, spooned beside rice, kebabs and bolani at almost every Afghan meal.
Balachaung (Burmese Crispy Dried Shrimp and Shallot Relish)Yangon, Myanmar · medium · 1 hPounded dried shrimp fried with crisp shallots, garlic, turmeric, chilli, shrimp paste and a little tamarind until dry, crunchy and deep amber, spooned over rice at almost every Burmese meal.
Sahawiq (Yemeni Fresh Chili and Tomato Relish)Sana’a, Yemen · easy · 10 minTomato, green chili, garlic, cumin and coriander crushed together into a coarse, fiery fresh relish, spooned beside rice, bread, beans and meat at almost every Yemeni meal.
Makdous (Syrian Oil-Cured Stuffed Eggplants)Damascus, Syria · medium · 5.5 daysBaby eggplants blanched, salted and pressed, stuffed with walnuts, red pepper, chili and garlic and cured under olive oil for days until tangy, then eaten straight from the jar with warm flatbread.
Matbucha (Cooked Tomato and Pepper Salad)Tel Aviv, Israel · easy · 2 h 20 minCharred, peeled tomatoes and red peppers cooked slowly in olive oil with garlic and hot chili for an hour and a half until thick and jammy, served cool with bread among the first-course salads.
Timman (Iraqi White Rice with a Golden Crust)Baghdad, Iraq · easy · 1 h 5 minSoaked long-grain rice boiled hard in its soaking water with oil and salt, then steamed low and slow until every grain stands apart, with a thin crisp golden crust turned out on top.
Sambusak b'Tawa (Iraqi Chickpea Turnovers)Baghdad, Iraq · medium · 2 h 5 minThin yeasted dough folded into half-moons around mashed chickpeas cooked with golden onion and turmeric, then shallow-fried a minute a side until crisp and golden.
Ugiyot Tahini (Israeli Tahini Cookies)Tel Aviv, Israel · easy · 33 minCrumbly, shortbread-like cookies of butter, sugar, flour and a generous cup of raw tahini, scented with vanilla or cardamom and baked until just golden at the edges.
Eetch (Armenian Tomato and Bulgur Salad)Yerevan, Armenia · easy · 2 h 5 minFine bulgur simmered in a brick-red sauce of onion, tomato, tomato and pepper pastes and lemon, left to swell and cool, then heaped with spring onion, parsley and red pepper and scooped up with lettuce or lavash.
Gata (Armenian Sweet Pastry with Khoriz)Yerevan, Armenia · medium · 2 h 40 minA soft, buttery yeasted sour cream dough rolled around khoriz, a sweet crumbly filling of flour, butter and sugar, sliced, glazed with egg and baked golden, for eating with tea or coffee.
Mangal Salatı (Azerbaijani Grilled Vegetable Salad)Baku, Azerbaijan · easy · 1 h 20 minEggplants, tomatoes and peppers charred over the grill until soft, peeled, chopped small and drained, then tossed with raw onion, garlic, fresh herbs, oil and a splash of vinegar to eat beside kebab.
Şorqoğal (Azerbaijani Spiced Novruz Pastry)Baku, Azerbaijan · advanced · 2 h 30 minRound, many-layered buttery buns rolled from thin sheets of yeasted dough and filled with a savoury paste of toasted flour, butter, turmeric, fennel, cumin and black pepper, glazed yellow and baked golden.
Kueh Pie Tee (Crispy Nyonya Top Hats)Singapore, Singapore · advanced · 2 h 45 minPaper-thin, crisp fried pastry cups shaped on a brass mould, filled at the last moment with braised shredded jicama, carrot and prawn, topped with omelette strips, coriander, fried shallots and chili sauce.
Sambal Kangkong (Singapore Spicy Water Spinach)Singapore, Singapore · easy · 32 minWater spinach stir-fried over high heat in a sambal of dried chilies, fresh chilies, shallots, garlic, dried shrimp and toasted belacan, until the leaves wilt and the hollow stems still crunch.
Shorbat Freekeh (Palestinian Freekeh and Chicken Soup)West Bank, Palestine · easy · 1 h 35 minSmoky roasted green wheat simmered in a cardamom and bay-scented chicken broth with onion softened in olive oil and shredded chicken, finished with cinnamon, black pepper and parsley.
Dagga (Gazan Hot Tomato and Dill Salad)West Bank, Palestine · easy · 15 minOnion, hot green chili, dill and ripe tomato pounded together with salt in a clay bowl into a fiery, chunky salsa, sharpened with lemon and drowned in olive oil, served beside fish, rice and stews.
Shorbat Quaker (Saudi Lamb and Oat Ramadan Soup)Hejaz, Saudi Arabia · easy · 1 h 45 minSmall pieces of lamb on the bone simmered with golden onion, tomato, cardamom and cinnamon until tender, then thickened with rolled oats into a smooth, peppery soup finished with a squeeze of lemon.
Kleija (Qassim Date-Filled Cookies)Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · medium · 2 hRound, patterned cookies of wholewheat and white flour enriched with ghee and scented with cardamom and cinnamon, filled with date paste spiced with black lime and baked golden to eat with Arabic coffee.
Kurut (Kyrgyz Dried Salted Yogurt Balls)Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · easy · 3.5 daysSoured milk strained into thick suzma, salted, rolled into small balls and dried in the sun until hard, a tangy, very salty snack that keeps for months.
Kelupis (Bruneian Glutinous Rice Rolls in Leaves)Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei · medium · 2 h 10 minGlutinous rice cooked in coconut milk until glossy, wrapped in slim rolls of leaf and steamed, served with rendang, curry or peanut sauce at Hari Raya.
Roshi (Maldivian Flatbread)Malé, Maldives · easy · 1 h 25 minThin, soft flatbreads of plain flour, oil and boiling water, cooked on a hot pan until they puff, torn to scoop up mas huni or mixed into fish curry with a squeeze of lime.
Mashkhool (Kuwaiti White Rice with Onion Crust)Kuwait City, Kuwait · medium · 1 h 45 minFragrant basmati parboiled with cardamom, cinnamon and lemon, then steamed over saffron-tinted onions until a golden crust forms, served with crisp fried onions beside stews and fish.
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