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POUDING CHÔMEUR FROM QUEBEC, CANADA 
Born from the scarcity of the Great Depression, Pouding 
Chômeur has evolved into a decadent Québécois 
masterpiece. The warm, moist cake is baked in rich maple 
syrup and cream, creating a gooey sauce underneath. While 
a year-round favourite, it truly shines during the maple 
harvest in March and April. For an authentic experience, 
head to a traditional sugar shack (cabane à sucre) or a 
local diner. Au Pied de Cochon in Montreal and La Bûche in 
Quebec City offer legendary versions.
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KHANOM KROK FROM THAILAND 
Khanom kroks are bite-sized coconut-rice pancakes that 
are crisp on the outside and custardy within. Made with rice 
flour, coconut milk, and palm sugar, they’re a staple of Thai 
street markets, often topped with scallions or sweet corn. 
Best eaten piping hot, they’re a popular morning or mid-day 
snack. In Bangkok, seek them out in local markets such as Or 
Tor Kor Market or Nang Loeng Market, where vendors pour a 
lightly salted coconut batter into hot cast-iron pans, then top 
it with a richer coconut cream.
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YAKGWA FROM SOUTH KOREA  
Deep-fried and delicately spiced, yakgwa are traditional 
honey cookies once reserved for Korean royal banquets. 
Made from a dough of wheat flour, sesame oil, and ginger, 
they are pressed into elegant floral moulds, fried until golden, 
and then submerged in honey and rice wine syrup. Historically 
served at Chuseok (harvest festival) and weddings, yakgwa 
can be found in Seoul at traditional tea houses in Insadong 
or the historic Hap in Cheongdam, famous for their artisanal 
contemporary take on this ancient sweet.
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MALVA PUDDING FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Malva pudding is a comforting Cape Dutch dessert that 
evokes childhood nostalgia for most South Africans. It 
is suitable for grand celebrations, family gatherings, or 
everyday indulgence. The spongy apricot-jam-infused cake 
is soaked in caramel sauce and served warm with custard, 
cream, or ice cream. In Cape Town, try it in Bo Kaap or at 
Café Paradiso on Kloof Street. From restaurants in Joburg 
and Durban to farm stalls in the Karoo, this traditional 
dessert is enjoyed across cities and the countryside.
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