Here are 5 international recipes in English for you to try

1. Tacos (Mexico)
Ingredients:
- 500g ground beef (or chicken)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade blend with chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano)
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 small taco shells or tortillas
- Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, jalapeños
Instructions:
- In a large pan, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water, simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Warm the taco shells according to the package instructions.
- Fill the shells with the beef mixture and top with your favorite toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
2. Sushi Rolls (Japan)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 100g sushi-grade fish (like tuna or salmon), sliced into strips
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Soy sauce, for dipping
- Wasabi and pickled ginger (optional)
Instructions:
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook rice with water in a rice cooker or on the stovetop.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved and pour over the cooked rice. Let cool.
- Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.
- Spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- Add fish, cucumber, and avocado along the center of the rice.
- Roll the sushi tightly from the bottom, using the mat to help. Seal the edge with a little water.
- Slice into bite-sized pieces and serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
3. Chicken Tikka Masala (India)
Ingredients:
- 500g chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cream or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Rice or naan, for serving
Instructions:
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large pan, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger in a bit of oil until soft.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, garam masala, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add cream (or coconut milk), season with salt and pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
4. Croissant (France)
Ingredients:
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 50g sugar
- 10g salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast (7g)
- 300g cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add the cold milk and mix into a dough. Let rest for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Place the cold butter in the center, fold the dough over it, and seal.
- Roll the dough into a long rectangle, then fold it into thirds. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Repeat this process 3 more times to create layers.
- Roll out the dough into a thin rectangle and cut into triangles.
- Roll the triangles from the base to the tip to form croissants. Place on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden and puffed. Serve warm.
5. Paella (Spain)
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 200g chicken thighs, cut into pieces
- 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 150g mussels or clams
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
- Add the rice and saffron, and stir to coat. Pour in the tomatoes and chicken broth.
- Arrange the chicken, shrimp, and mussels over the rice. Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Add peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.
These are just a few delicious dishes from various countries around the world! Enjoy exploring new flavors!