Favorite Traditional Ethnic Food

[Mirage]

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Okonomiyaki, a tradional dish from Osaka Japan that is a scrumptious mix of pizza, pancake, and omelet.

I actually ate this when I was in Tokyo. I had no idea what it was I had ordered until it was on the table in front of me.

[Shiny]

Any traditional Cuban food like vaca fritas mmm. My friend's grandmother made pretty amazing croquettes and Meringue. Of course, being part Italian I also love traditional Italian food and not that trout they serve at Olive Garden.

[sharkythesharkdogg]

There were two Ethiopian guys at the Panasonic plant where I used to work. They used to bring in things like homemade lamb wat and injera all the time, and it was really good. I miss it.

They also apparently liked to put all the food they brought in the center of the table and just share it. So that's how I got to try it. I was bringing my own food to work, so I'd just add it to the selection and jump in. I'm not sure if that part was typical Ethiopian dining behavior or just those guys. I still thought it was nice.

EDIT: According to wikipedia (which is never wrong), it may have been typical behavior.

doro wat is the most popular traditional food in Ethiopia, often eaten as part of a group who share a communal bowl and basket of injera.[1] Another is siga wat, (Ge'ez: ሥጋ śigā) made with beef.

[Freya]

My only hesitation on some things is the ingredients. I can't find some sauces or spices very well here without them being super expensive.