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Breakfast around the world
51 dishes from 47 countries, grouped by continent.
Africa
- LahohDjiboutiThin, spongy fermented flatbread
- Ful medamesEgyptSlow-cooked fava beans mashed with olive oil, cumin and lemon
- Kitcha fit-fitEritreaTorn flatbread tossed with spiced butter and berbere, served with yogurt
- FulEritreaMashed fava beans topped with onion, tomato, chilli, oil and yogurt
- WaakyeGhanaRice and beans cooked with sorghum leaves, topped with egg, spaghetti and shito
- Mofo gasyMadagascarSmall, lightly sweet rice-flour cakes cooked in round moulds
- MandasiMalawiLightly sweet fried dough buns
- CanjeeroSomaliaSpongy fermented pancake, a bit like a thin crumpet
- Ful medamesSouth SudanStewed fava beans mashed with oil, onion and spices
- Ful medamesSudanStewed fava beans mashed with oil, cumin and toppings like cheese or egg
Asia
- BalaleetBahrainSweet saffron vermicelli topped with a thin omelette
- Nasi lemakBruneiCoconut rice with sambal, anchovies, peanuts, egg and cucumber
- Bai sach chroukCambodiaThin slices of grilled pork over broken rice with pickled vegetables
- Num banh chokCambodiaFresh rice noodles under a green fish curry with raw herbs and vegetables
- Masala dosaIndiaCrisp fermented rice and lentil crêpe filled with spiced potato
- ShakshukaIsraelEggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, served in the pan
- BalaleetKuwaitSweet vermicelli with saffron and cardamom, topped with a thin omelette
- ManakishLebanonFlatbread baked with za'atar and olive oil or melted cheese
- Nasi lemakMalaysiaCoconut rice with sambal, fried anchovies, peanuts, cucumber and egg
- Roti canaiMalaysiaFlaky griddled flatbread served with dhal and curry for dipping
- Mas huniMaldivesShredded smoked tuna mixed with grated coconut, onion, lime and chilli
- MohingaMyanmarRice noodles in a thick fish and lemongrass broth, topped with fritters and egg
- BalaleetQatarSweet saffron vermicelli topped with a thin omelette
- Kaya toastSingaporeToast filled with coconut-egg jam and butter, served with soft-boiled eggs
- HoppersSri LankaBowl-shaped pancakes of fermented rice and coconut milk, crisp at the edges
- String hoppersSri LankaNests of steamed rice-flour noodles served with dhal, coconut sambol and curry
- FattehSyriaLayers of crisp bread, chickpeas and garlicky yogurt with pine nuts
- MenemenTürkiyeEggs scrambled into soft tomatoes, green peppers and spices
- BalaleetUnited Arab EmiratesSweet saffron vermicelli topped with a thin omelette
Europe
- BanitsaBulgariaFilo pastry layered with eggs and white brine cheese
- KamaEstoniaFlour of roasted barley, rye, oat and pea, stirred into kefir or buttermilk
- CroissantFranceButtery, flaky crescent-shaped pastry
- Full Irish breakfastIrelandFried breakfast of rashers, sausages, black and white pudding, eggs and tomato
- PriganiceMontenegroFried yeast-dough balls served with honey, cheese or jam
- BurekNorth MacedoniaFlaky layered pastry filled with cheese, meat or spinach
- BliniRussiaThin pancakes served with sour cream, jam, caviar or fillings
- GibanicaSerbiaBaked layers of filo pastry with cheese and eggs
- Full English breakfastUnited KingdomEggs, bacon, sausage, beans, tomato, mushrooms and toast
North America
- SaltfishAntigua and BarbudaSalted cod sautéed with onion, tomato and peppers
- Fry jacksBelizePuffy pieces of fried dough
- Gallo pintoCosta RicaRice and black beans fried together with onion, pepper and coriander
- BakesDominicaFried flour dough, crisp outside and soft inside
- MangúDominican RepublicMashed green plantains topped with pickled red onion
- Ackee and saltfishJamaicaSalt cod sautéed with ackee fruit, onion, peppers and Scotch bonnet
- ChilaquilesMexicoFried tortilla pieces simmered in red or green salsa, topped with cream and cheese
- Gallo pintoNicaraguaRice fried with red beans, onion and peppers
- CarimañolaPanamaTorpedo-shaped yuca fritter stuffed with seasoned ground beef
- Bakes and saltfishSaint LuciaFried dough buns split and filled with sautéed salted cod, onion and peppers
- Fried bakeSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesPuffy fried dough rounds split and filled with saltfish or cheese
Oceania
- Vegemite on toastAustraliaSalty yeast-extract spread on buttered toast
South America
- MbejuParaguayPan-fried cassava starch and cheese flatbread
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Questions
Which countries have the most breakfast on this list?
Sri Lanka (2), Cambodia (2) and Malaysia (2). Each country has up to five dishes in the Explo app, so this counts the ones that made its shortlist, not everything it cooks.
What breakfast should I try first?
Croissant in France, Full English breakfast in the United Kingdom, Full Irish breakfast in Ireland and Priganice in Montenegro are good places to start: buttery, flaky crescent-shaped pastry.
How reliable is this list?
The dishes are hand-picked from general knowledge in the Explo app. Recipes and names vary by region and by family, so take it as a starting point.
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