TheMealDB · Example Payload

Search Meal By Name

FoodRecipesMealsCookingIngredientsCuisineOpen Data

Search Meal By Name is an example object payload from TheMealDB, with 3 top-level fields. It illustrates the shape of data this provider's APIs accept or return.

Top-level fields

summaryrequestresponse

Example Payload

Raw ↑
{
  "summary": "Search meal by name - GET /search.php?s=Arrabiata",
  "request": {
    "method": "GET",
    "url": "https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s=Arrabiata"
  },
  "response": {
    "status": 200,
    "body": {
      "meals": [
        {
          "idMeal": "52771",
          "strMeal": "Spicy Arrabiata Penne",
          "strMealAlternate": null,
          "strCategory": "Vegetarian",
          "strArea": "Italian",
          "strCountry": "Italy",
          "strInstructions": "Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add kosher salt to the boiling water, then add the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions, about 9 minutes.\r\nIn a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat until the oil starts to shimmer. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, red chile flakes, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chopped basil.\r\nDrain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano flakes and more basil and serve warm.",
          "strMealThumb": "https://www.themealdb.com/images/media/meals/ustsqw1468250014.jpg",
          "strTags": "Pasta,Curry",
          "strYoutube": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IszT_guI08",
          "strIngredient1": "penne rigate",
          "strIngredient2": "olive oil",
          "strIngredient3": "garlic",
          "strIngredient4": "chopped tomatoes",
          "strIngredient5": "red chilli flakes",
          "strIngredient6": "italian seasoning",
          "strIngredient7": "basil",
          "strIngredient8": "Parmigiano-Reggiano",
          "strIngredient9": "",
          "strIngredient10": "",
          "strIngredient11": "",
          "strIngredient12": "",
          "strIngredient13": "",
          "strIngredient14": "",
          "strIngredient15": "",
          "strIngredient16": null,
          "strIngredient17": null,
          "strIngredient18": null,
          "strIngredient19": null,
          "strIngredient20": null,
          "strMeasure1": "1 pound",
          "strMeasure2": "1/4 cup",
          "strMeasure3": "3 cloves",
          "strMeasure4": "1 tin ",
          "strMeasure5": "1/2 teaspoon",
          "strMeasure6": "1/2 teaspoon",
          "strMeasure7": "6 leaves",
          "strMeasure8": "sprinkling",
          "strMeasure9": "",
          "strMeasure10": "",
          "strMeasure11": "",
          "strMeasure12": "",
          "strMeasure13": "",
          "strMeasure14": "",
          "strMeasure15": "",
          "strMeasure16": null,
          "strMeasure17": null,
          "strMeasure18": null,
          "strMeasure19": null,
          "strMeasure20": null,
          "strSource": null,
          "strImageSource": null,
          "strCreativeCommonsConfirmed": null,
          "dateModified": null
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}