8 Ethnic Recipes to Expand Your Culinary Horizons

Ethiopian Doro Wat:

This fragrant stew features chicken simmered in a spicy berbere spice blend, clarified butter (nitter kibbeh), and often hard-boiled eggs. Served over injera, a spongy flatbread made from teff flour.

Thai Pad See Ew:

This stir-fry is a crowd-pleaser. Wide rice noodles are stir-fried with chicken, vegetables (typically broccoli and carrots), a savory sauce, and a fried egg on top for richness.

Mexican Enchiladas Verdes:

These green enchiladas are made with a tomatillo salsa verde, filled with chicken or cheese, and smothered with more salsa and cheese before baking. Toppings like sour cream, avocado.

Vietnamese Pho:

This fragrant noodle soup is a national treasure. A rich beef broth is simmered with aromatics like ginger and star anise, then filled with rice noodles, thinly sliced beef.

Italian Pasta Primavera:

This spring dish is a celebration of fresh vegetables. Different seasonal options like asparagus, peas, and zucchini are tossed with cooked pasta, herbs.

Indian Butter Chicken:

This creamy and decadent dish features tender chicken in a spiced tomato gravy enriched with butter and cream. Served with rice or naan, it's a perfect balance of richness and warmth.

Spanish Paella:

This iconic rice dish comes in many variations. A classic Valencian paella uses chicken, chorizo, seafood, vegetables like saffron and peas, all cooked together in a paella pan for a vibrant and flavorful dish.

Greek Moussaka:

This layered casserole is like a savory lasagna. Ground meat is simmered in a tomato sauce, layered with sliced eggplant, potatoes, and a creamy béchamel sauce.