GET
/
api
/
json
/
v1
/
1
/
random.php
curl --request GET \
  --url https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/random.php
{
  "meals": [
    {
      "idMeal": "52928",
      "strMeal": "BeaverTails",
      "strDrinkAlternate": null,
      "strCategory": "Dessert",
      "strArea": "Canadian",
      "strInstructions": "In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water, a big pinch of sugar and yeast. Allow to sit until frothy.\r\nInto the same bowl, add 1/2 cup sugar, warm milk, melted butter, eggs and salt, and whisk until combined.\r\nPlace a dough hook on the mixer, add the flour with the machine on, until a smooth but slightly sticky dough forms.\r\nPlace dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to proof for 1 1/2 hours.\r\nCut dough into 12 pieces, and roll out into long oval-like shapes about 1/4 inch thick that resemble a beaver’s tail.\r\nIn a large, deep pot, heat oil to 350 degrees. Gently place beavertail dough into hot oil and cook for 30 to 45 seconds on each side until golden brown.\r\nDrain on paper towels, and garnish as desired. Toss in cinnamon sugar, in white sugar with a squeeze of lemon, or with a generous slathering of Nutella and a handful of toasted almonds. Enjoy!",
      "strMealThumb": "https://www.themealdb.com/images/media/meals/ryppsv1511815505.jpg",
      "strTags": "Treat,Pudding,Speciality",
      "strYoutube": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G07UOqU2e8",
      "strIngredient1": "Water",
      "strIngredient2": "Yeast",
      "strIngredient3": "Sugar",
      "strIngredient4": "Milk",
      "strIngredient5": "Butter",
      "strIngredient6": "Eggs",
      "strIngredient7": "Salt",
      "strIngredient8": "Flour",
      "strIngredient9": "Oil",
      "strIngredient10": "Lemon",
      "strIngredient11": "Sugar",
      "strIngredient12": "Cinnamon",
      "strIngredient13": "",
      "strIngredient14": "",
      "strIngredient15": "",
      "strIngredient16": "",
      "strIngredient17": "",
      "strIngredient18": "",
      "strIngredient19": "",
      "strIngredient20": "",
      "strMeasure1": "1/2 cup ",
      "strMeasure2": "2 parts ",
      "strMeasure3": "1/2 cup ",
      "strMeasure4": "1/2 cup ",
      "strMeasure5": "6 tblsp",
      "strMeasure6": "2",
      "strMeasure7": "1 ½ tsp",
      "strMeasure8": "2-1/2 cups",
      "strMeasure9": "for frying",
      "strMeasure10": "garnish",
      "strMeasure11": "garnish",
      "strMeasure12": "garnish",
      "strMeasure13": "",
      "strMeasure14": "",
      "strMeasure15": "",
      "strMeasure16": "",
      "strMeasure17": "",
      "strMeasure18": "",
      "strMeasure19": "",
      "strMeasure20": "",
      "strSource": "https://www.tastemade.com/videos/beavertails",
      "strImageSource": null,
      "strCreativeCommonsConfirmed": null,
      "dateModified": null
    }
  ]
}

Endpoint:

https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/random.php

Request Example:

https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/random.php

{
  "meals": [
    {
      "idMeal": "52928",
      "strMeal": "BeaverTails",
      "strDrinkAlternate": null,
      "strCategory": "Dessert",
      "strArea": "Canadian",
      "strInstructions": "In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water, a big pinch of sugar and yeast. Allow to sit until frothy.\r\nInto the same bowl, add 1/2 cup sugar, warm milk, melted butter, eggs and salt, and whisk until combined.\r\nPlace a dough hook on the mixer, add the flour with the machine on, until a smooth but slightly sticky dough forms.\r\nPlace dough in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and allow to proof for 1 1/2 hours.\r\nCut dough into 12 pieces, and roll out into long oval-like shapes about 1/4 inch thick that resemble a beaver’s tail.\r\nIn a large, deep pot, heat oil to 350 degrees. Gently place beavertail dough into hot oil and cook for 30 to 45 seconds on each side until golden brown.\r\nDrain on paper towels, and garnish as desired. Toss in cinnamon sugar, in white sugar with a squeeze of lemon, or with a generous slathering of Nutella and a handful of toasted almonds. Enjoy!",
      "strMealThumb": "https://www.themealdb.com/images/media/meals/ryppsv1511815505.jpg",
      "strTags": "Treat,Pudding,Speciality",
      "strYoutube": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G07UOqU2e8",
      "strIngredient1": "Water",
      "strIngredient2": "Yeast",
      "strIngredient3": "Sugar",
      "strIngredient4": "Milk",
      "strIngredient5": "Butter",
      "strIngredient6": "Eggs",
      "strIngredient7": "Salt",
      "strIngredient8": "Flour",
      "strIngredient9": "Oil",
      "strIngredient10": "Lemon",
      "strIngredient11": "Sugar",
      "strIngredient12": "Cinnamon",
      "strIngredient13": "",
      "strIngredient14": "",
      "strIngredient15": "",
      "strIngredient16": "",
      "strIngredient17": "",
      "strIngredient18": "",
      "strIngredient19": "",
      "strIngredient20": "",
      "strMeasure1": "1/2 cup ",
      "strMeasure2": "2 parts ",
      "strMeasure3": "1/2 cup ",
      "strMeasure4": "1/2 cup ",
      "strMeasure5": "6 tblsp",
      "strMeasure6": "2",
      "strMeasure7": "1 ½ tsp",
      "strMeasure8": "2-1/2 cups",
      "strMeasure9": "for frying",
      "strMeasure10": "garnish",
      "strMeasure11": "garnish",
      "strMeasure12": "garnish",
      "strMeasure13": "",
      "strMeasure14": "",
      "strMeasure15": "",
      "strMeasure16": "",
      "strMeasure17": "",
      "strMeasure18": "",
      "strMeasure19": "",
      "strMeasure20": "",
      "strSource": "https://www.tastemade.com/videos/beavertails",
      "strImageSource": null,
      "strCreativeCommonsConfirmed": null,
      "dateModified": null
    }
  ]
}
AttributeDescriptionExample
idMealThe ID of a meal.Usually an integer52871
strMealName of mealYaki Udon
strDrinkAlternateDrink alternate
strcategoryCategory of mealVegetarian
strAreaLocation of originJapanese
strInstructions How to prepare itDetailed step by step guide
strMealThumbImage of the mealA link to the image
strTagsTags for the mealLowCalorie
strYouTube Learn how to prepare it by watching YouTube videoA link to the video
strIngredientList of ingredients for the meal by numberUdon Noodles
strMeasure Measurement of each ingredient1tbsp
strSource True
strImageSource Where the image was gotten from
strCreativeCommonsConfirmed Creative commons null
datemodifiedDate the meal was modified on the API null