Every canna-traveler knows about bhang in India and magic brownies in San Francisco, happy pizza in Cambodia and all manner of weedy treats in Amsterdam coffeeshops. If you are a foodie and a cannabis connoisseur, you might be looking for something new and exciting to tickle your tastebuds and get you good and high on the go.
Fortunately, the world is wide — and filled with all sorts of cannabis delicacies. Here are some can’t-miss cannabis foods from around the globe.
Thai Weed Soup
Weed is popular throughout Southeast Asia, and in Thailand, there are a number of cannabis culinary delights worth exploring, such as “giggling bread” or “joyfully dancing salad.” Perhaps the most popular dish for visitors is a soup seasoned with marijuana leaf powder, which can be found in just about any restaurant they are likely to visit. Not long ago, cannabis foods and drinks were strictly illegal under Thai law, but these days, chefs are allowed to use parts of the cannabis plant in their cooking as long as the final product doesn’t have more than .2 percent THC. So, you might not get super stoned on Thai soup, but you will likely feel a bit of a buzz after your meal.
Nigerian Infused Jollof Rice
While neighboring African nations have a long cultural history of using bubblers and pipes, Nigeria is less friendly to cannabis smokers. Consuming weed in public is considered offensive, likely because cannabis smoke is so noxious and lingering. As a result, Nigerians have developed a complex culinary cannabis culture, mixing marijuana leaves into all manner of edible delicacies. Perhaps the best example of their infused food is weedy jollof rice, which is a deliciously seasoned rice mixture that will get you good and high.
Australian Hemp Chocolate
Like the United States, Australia continues to hotly debate the legality of cannabis. Currently, bits of the cannabis plant are legal — like the seeds and leaves, which enterprising Australians have eagerly integrated into simple and delightful edibles. Hemp chocolate is the most popular weed snack down under, and travelers to Oz shouldn’t skip indulging in this sweet and legally ambiguous treat. Then, you can compare what you tried in Australia with the chocolate edibles available from your favorite Maryland dispensary.
South African Marijuana Braai
What barbecue is to Kansas City, braai is to Johannesburg. Cooking meat with wood and charcoal is common practice across South Africa, and so is smoking weed — so it was only a matter of time for South African braai masters to start incorporating cannabis into their cookouts. Different braais use cannabis in different ways; some mix CBD oil into the marinades, while others toss cannabis leaves onto the fire to imbue their meats with cannabis smoke. Some braai eateries also offer weedy side dishes and condiments that you should look out for while you dine.
Zambian Weed Pastries
Zambia is filled with cannabis plantations — all of which are completely illegal, considering that the government refuses to respond to the public’s pleas for updated cannabis regulations. Still, many citizens ignore the anti-reefer rules and consume cannabis, and baked goods are the most popular form by far. Subtle and sweet, Zambian pastries hide the aroma and flavor of weed while getting users sufficiently stoned. The only trick is finding a cannabis baker during your trip to Zambia, which might require a local connection.
Chinese Herb Soup Dumplings
The first recorded use of cannabis by humans occurred in ancient China more than 12,000 years ago — so the Chinese have had plenty of time to perfect their pot recipes. While all manner of Chinese cuisine can be made with marijuana, some of the dopest dishes involve dumplings. Chinese cannabis chefs typically rely on a cannabis-infused lard worked into the dumpling dough, and mixing everything together to create the perfect portions takes a considerable amount of time and energy. Once complete, the dumplings are best served in an herbal soup, which can include other unique and nourishing ingredients.
Cannabis is so popular and versatile that it is impossible to name every weedy dish from around the world. No matter where you go, you can find a fun, flavorful, marijuana-infused meal — if you know where to look.