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Browsing by origin region shows which places have given the world the most recognizable dishes.FactsItalyConnectionsSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsComparisonEra of EmergenceWell-attested5000 BCE 1ItalyFilter Results97 entriesDish FamilyAllCakes, Pies and Sweet Baked Goods (1)Cold Appetizers and Small Plates (1)Confections and Candies (1)Desserts and Sweet Puddings (4)European Breads and Pastries (26)European Dips and Spreads (1)European Grain and Starch Dishes (5)European Noodles and Dumplings (15)European Roasted, Grilled and Fried Dishes (12)European Salads (2)European Sandwiches (2)European Soups (8)European Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (8)Filled Pasta and Ravioli Variants (3)Latin American and Caribbean Breads and Pastries (2)Latin American and Caribbean Roasted, Grilled and Fried Dishes (1)North American Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (1)Pasta and Potato Salads (1)Shaved Ice and Frozen Desserts (1)Soups Defined by a Principal Ingredient (1)Southeast Asian Soups 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Stew (Wikipedia)History sectionQuote, History sectionThe world's oldest known evidence of stew was found in Japan, dating to around 5000 BC during the Jōmon period.View the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. Be the first to share a thought.Sign in to join the discussion.Reader Challenges (0)No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.