GET
/
api
/
json
/
v1
/
1
/
lookup.php
curl --location 'https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=52771'
{
    "meals": [
        {
            "idMeal": "52771",
            "strMeal": "Spicy Arrabiata Penne",
            "strDrinkAlternate": null,
            "strCategory": "Vegetarian",
            "strArea": "Italian",
            "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 chile 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": "spinkling",
            "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
        }
    ]
}

Endpoint:

https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i={id}

Replace id with the id of your choice

Request Example:

https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=52771

curl --location 'https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/lookup.php?i=52771'
{
    "meals": [
        {
            "idMeal": "52771",
            "strMeal": "Spicy Arrabiata Penne",
            "strDrinkAlternate": null,
            "strCategory": "Vegetarian",
            "strArea": "Italian",
            "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 chile 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": "spinkling",
            "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
        }
    ]
}
AttributeDescriptionExample
idMealThe ID of a meal.Usually an integer52771
strMealName of mealSpicy Arrabiata Penne
strDrinkAlternativeDrink alternative
strcategoryCategory of mealVegetarian
strAreaLocation of originItalian
strInstructions How to prepare itDetailed step by step guide
strMealThumbImage of the mealA link to the image
strTagsTags for the mealPasta
strYouTube Learn how to prepare it by watching YouTube videoA link to the video
strIngredientList of ingredients for the meal by numberpenne rigate
strMeasure Measurement of each ingredient1 pound
strSource True
strImageSource Where the image was gotten from
strCreativeCommonsConfirmed Creative commons
datemodified Date the meal was modified on the API