Queijo Coalho: The name literally means “curd cheese”, which is a cheese skewer dish from the Northeast region of Brazil. Cheese is skewered on sticks, baked on coals, sold on the street at markets in Brazil. When served hot, queijo thanho has a crispy golden brown outer layer and a soft, almost molten interior. It is usually seasoned with dried oregano or oil and garlic sauce before eating.
Beijinho de coco: Beijinho de coco means “little coconut kiss” in Portuguese. This confectionery is made from grated coconut, sweetened condensed milk, butter and granulated sugar. They are coconut fondant balls rolled in granulated sugar or coconut chips and topped with a decorative clove sprig. Beijinhos are popular and present at most Brazilian birthday parties. Beijinhos are usually made with coconut but they can also be made with other flavoring ingredients such as passion fruit, strawberry gelatin and cocoa powder
Laal Maas (India) Vindaloo is the spicy curry that most people think of when thinking of spicy dishes in India but Rajasthani laal maas surpasses Vindaloo in terms of spiciness. This Rajasthani curry is known for the pungent taste of garlic. In addition, this lamb curry gives off a beautiful ruby color due to the use of red pepper. Indian breads such as naan, rotis, or chapatis are best suited for this rich dish.
Hirvya Mirchicha Thecha (India) Hailing from the Indian state of Maharashtra, hirvya mirchicha thecha is not a 'main' but it is served as a side dish. Kharda is known as one of the best dishes in Maharashtrian cuisine. The spicy taste from the dish is due to the fact that the main ingredient for making this dish is green pepper. The dish is prepared by roasting green peppers and garlic cloves in a little oil. Then they are ground with salt, coriander, peanuts and dill seeds.
Papa A La Huancaina (Peru) Papa a la Huancaina is a popular dish in Peru and it may be one of the world's spiciest potato dishes that you may know. This dish has a very eye-catching appearance but hidden behind it is an unbelievably spicy taste. Papa a la Huancaina is a cold potato salad, served with a Huancaina-style cheese sauce, lettuce, black olives, white corn kernels, boiled eggs. Huancaina sauce is made from fresh cheese, condensed milk, salt and Amarillo peppers — a “notorious” hot pepper.
Aji: Aji is the fruit of the palm tree, a species of palm native to Brazil and other countries in South America such as Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia and Guyana. This food is rich in antioxidants, fiber, healthy fats and calcium.It can be enjoyed in many ways but in Brazil it is usually eaten in a dessert called aré na tigela. The dish consists of crushed marjoram berries served in bowls with different fruits, granola and guaraná syrup. In addition, this fruit is also used as a smoothie, served with various fruits and milk
Churrasco: Similar to Argentine asado or South African braai, churrasco is a Brazilian barbecue consisting of large skewers of beef, pork, lamb, chicken, veal, and sausage grilled over a wood fire. This is an eating tradition that dates back to the early 19th century, when gauchos (skilled horsemen) skewered large pieces of meat and slowly roasted them over a fire. The meats are combined with many side dishes such as farofa, Brazilian rice, potatoes, black beans, fried bananas and a sauce made from peppers.
Buldak (Korean) This is a popular dish in Korean street eateries. Prepared mainly from chicken breast, marinated with black pepper, sesame, rice wine, olive oil, soy sauce, etc. So that the chicken dish is rich in spicy taste after frying the cooked chicken, it will be marinated with spicy sauce right in the pan with olive oil and not marinated in the beginning. The chicken is golden fried and served to guests right in a hot pan. Buldak is especially liked by Korean people to drink with cold beer and is also very popular in bars.
Gaeng Tai Pla (Thailand) This is Thailand's spiciest dish. Gaeng Tai Pla is a typical dish of southern Thailand, with spices such as dried peppers, galangal, turmeric and kaffir leaves, fermented fish, fish, eggplant, yard beans, etc. In addition, another indispensable ingredient is bamboo shoots to create a spicy curry. Consider, if you are not a good spicy eater, then you should not try this dish.
Sarv-e Abarqu Cypress (about 4,000 years old)
Explore the world's oldest trees, some from prehistoric times
Sarv-e Abarqu, also known as "Zoroastrian Sarv", is a cypress tree located in Yazd province, Iran. The tree is estimated to be at least 4,000 years old, having lived through the dawn of human civilization and is considered a national monument of Iran.
Many botanists believe that Sarv-e Abarqu is most likely the oldest living organism in Asia. The tree has a height of 25 meters and a trunk circumference of 11.5 meters.
Quokkas
One of the animals found only in Australia is Quokkas. Quokkas are known as the happiest animals in the world. Possessing teddy bear ears, tiny doe eyes, and a smiling mouth, Quokkas are very popular with tourists. Rottnest Island in Western Australia is an Australian tourist destination that attracts tourists around the world, home to many beautiful beaches, bays and this adorable animal. Quokka belongs to the group of marsupials, the Bigfoot family and is active. At night, during the day, vision is poor.
Quokka especially likes to communicate with people, cleverly flattering visitors with a bright smile. Their lives are quite free and "innocent", not threatened by natural predators. Quokka is used to humans and often tries to sneak into restaurants and campsites to "beg" for food. They are very sensitive to the lens and extremely fond of selfies, so you just need to hold up your phone to turn on photo mode and Quokka will immediately enter your frame.
Quokka, scientific name Setonix brachyurus, is a species of mammal in the family Macropodidae, order Two incisors. This species was described by Quoy & Gaimard in 1830.
Like other marsupials in the macropodidae family (such as kangaroos and wallabies), quokkas are herbivores and primarily nocturnal. Quokkas can be found on a number of small islands off the Western Australian coast, particularly Rottnest Island just off Perth and Bald Island near Albany, and they often appear happy. A small mainland population exists in the Two People nature reserve protected area where they coexist with the Gilbert potoroo.
The size of an average Quokka ranges from 40 - 90 cm, while their tail is about 25 - 30 cm long, weighing about 2.5 - 5 kg. They love to climb on small trees and shrubs.