What is a good, easy dish to make from a different culture?

Question

I am going to a program this week, and for Monday I need to have a dish to bring. The course is about anti-racism, and so we are having a potluck dinner with dishes from all different cultural backgrounds. I would prefer something that is easy to make, easy to transport, and if it doesn't have to be refridgerated that would be great! It can be a main course, salad, dessert, snack, etc.

And the ethnic background must be evident, and there must be a clear list of ingredients.

All suggestions are appreciated! Thanks. :)

Answer 1

main course= tacos

sides= rice & beans

snack/appetizer= chips & guacamole

dessert= churros and/or flan

Answer 2

Aloo Gobi from india, look it up.  theres quite a few ingredients but its awesome and easy.  if not that make an indian Dal, made with split peas or lentils with cumin, turmeric, red pepper and some onion or whatever.

Answer 3

breek from Tunisia,

egg rolls

4 eggs

meat, cooked and cubed

soft cheese

4 boiled potatoes

mix all together in bowl, wrap in rolls

either bake or fry in olive oil..

Answer 4

Baklava From Greece is a great dessert and really easy to make! All you need is walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, phillo dough, butter and honey!

Here is a recipe to try or simple go to foodnetwork.com for fun variations!

lb. chopped walnuts

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 (16-oz.) package phyllo dough

1 cup butter, melted

1 and 1/2 cup white sugar

1 cup water

1/2 cup honey

1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Butter a 9x13-in. baking dish.

2. Toss together cinnamon, 1/2 cup sugar and nuts. Unroll phyllo and cut whole stack in half to fit the dish. Cover phyllo with a damp cloth while assembling the baklava, to keep it from drying out.

3. Place two sheets of phyllo in the bottom of the prepared dish. Brush generously with butter. Sprinkle 2 to 3 tbsp. of the nut mixture on top. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with about 6 sheets of phyllo. Using a sharp knife, cut baklava (all the way through to the bottom of the dish) into four long rows, then (nine times) diagonally to make 36 diamond shapes.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

5. While baklava is baking, combine the rest of the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in honey and  reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

6. Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately spoon the syrup over it. Let it cool and enjoy!

Answer 5

Pico de gallo is served with tortilla chips before a meal at most Mexican restaurants.  It can also be put over bland food to spice it up a bit.

1 garlic clove chopped

2 Roma tomatoes chopped

1/8th sweet onion diced

cilantro leaves

juice of half a lime

jalapeno peppers diced small

dash of salt