Food family · 5 dishes · 4 regions

The fritter
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2Japan

1Israel

1Brazil

1India

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Japan

2 dishes from Japan

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Tempura
Seafood or vegetables lightly coated in a cold batter and quickly deep-fried to a delicate, crisp finish, then served with dipping sauce or salt.
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Takoyaki
Round Japanese street-food batter cakes cooked in a molded pan around pieces of octopus and topped with sauce, mayonnaise, seaweed, and bonito flakes.
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Israel

1 dish from Israel

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Falafel
Deep-fried balls or patties of ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both, mixed with herbs and spices. A staple of Middle Eastern street food.
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Brazil

1 dish from Brazil

1

Acarajé
A Bahian (Brazilian) street food of black-eyed pea fritters split open and stuffed with vatapá (a shrimp and peanut paste), dried shrimp, and a bright salad of tomato, onion, and cilantro.
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India

1 dish from India

1

Vada
A South Asian savory fritter made from a ground legume or grain batter, shaped into rings or patties and fried until crisp outside and tender within.
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