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From Jamaican jerk to Chinese noodles to Indian curry dishes, ethnic food has traveled far beyond its often humble local origins. In this encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, food lovers can discover a wide world of ingredients and grow more familiar with the cuisines of sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and many other regions. This ideal reference belongs on the bookshelf of every cook with a taste for something new.