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Pupu is Hawaiian for appetizers or hors d’oeuvres which are a standard fare in any restaurant and range from the simple to the exotic. Pupu also refers to a platter found at many Luaus that is basically a platter of hors d'oeuvres, Hawaiian island style.

Pupusa refers to a favourite fast food unique to El Salvador.

Plato Paceño a typical La Paz (Bolivia) food which is a mixture of meat, cheese, potatoes, broad beans and maize.

Likewise, Plato Paceño refers to La Paz dinner of corn, beans, potatoes and cheese.