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Koeksisters: immediately transports me to Cape Town and my Malay heritage. Unique taste combo or “naartjie” peel, star anise, aniseed and all things amazing!! Sweet, wholesome and utterly unique

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My mother used to make paella every two weeks because it’s my favorite. I’ve tasted many different variations of the dish but my mother’s recipe remains special to me.

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Mopane warms

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I miss waking up to smell of coffee all over the house my grandma used to make additionally to lunch she was already preparing (feijoada, coxinha) although it was 10 am!

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Amadumbe, not a potato and definately not a beetroot but tastes wonderful.

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Carne seca - dried beef that is then stewed in green chile sauce, a dish unique to the US/Mexico border region

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It’s about slow cooked well spiced food cooked with love

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Phutu and amasi (with sugar!!!) It’s savoury and sweet! As a meat lover it’s quite ironic enjoying a meal without meat. My grandmother made it for me! May she rest in peace.

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My favorite dish is paella

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Chakkera pongali

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Sweet potato with tripe and imifino (pumpkin leaves)

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Batata ( sweet potatoes). I love it’s natural sweetness and that it’s straightforward to cook

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Cooked with water and maize

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Pap

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Fish and chips, it reminds me of my connection to my late mother because I hated meat as a child and only ate fish.

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Texas chili— spicy, fragrant, and so delicious with cornbread…

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The Sunday morning smell that permeated my childhood home of cinnamon, sugar and all things nice. Pumpkin Fritters

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Tajine is my favorite dish

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Butter chicken curry dish

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Phutu and amasi. (Yes, it goes with sugar!)

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Chakalaka pap and worse

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Rooibos tealoaf

The sweet smell of childhood

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In one minute, think of your favourite dish from your culture. Using another minute, describe the dish and the taste or memory associated with this dish in the comments.