Timor-Leste recipes — 8 traditional dishes

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Main course Vegan

Eye Ma-nas

A mix of leafy greens and vegetables cooked with fiery local spices.

Main course Vegetarian

Buh-tar Daan

A hearty stew made from corn and mung beans.

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Main course Meat

kah-REEL

A coconut-based curry with local spices.

Main course Fish & Seafood

ee-KAHN PEH-pes

A spicy and aromatic fish dish wrapped in banana leaves.

Side dish Vegetarian

keh-too-pah

Pressed rice cakes typically served with curries.

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Soup Vegetarian

Ko-to Mee

A rich coconut-flavored noodle soup with a spicy kick.

Snack Vegan

TAH-pai

A traditional fermented snack made from rice and cassava.

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Main course Fish & Seafood

Too-keer Bah-kar

A traditional dish of grilled catfish marinated in local spices.

Timor-Leste (Asia)