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Deutsch: Zackenbarsch / Español: Mero / Português: Garoupa / Français: Mérou / Italiano: Cernia

Lapu-lapu in the food context refers to a species of fish known scientifically as Epinephelus spp., commonly referred to as grouper in English. This fish is highly prized in culinary circles for its firm, white flesh that is both mild in flavor and very versatile, making it suitable for a wide range of dishes. Lapu-lapu is particularly celebrated in Filipino cuisine, where it is often used in grilled, fried, and stewed dishes, showcasing the fish's ability to absorb and enhance the flavors with which it is cooked.

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Larang is a Filipino dish, particularly from Cebu. Larang is a Bisayan dialect which means "stew with coconut milk and spices". Fish Larang is different than fish Tinola which means "fish stew" but they are prepared in the same way. Fish Larang or Linarang can be cooked of any kind of fish, but most people or cookes in Cebu who sell Larang preferred fishes, like sting ray, blue marlin, Indung, Bakasi and Barracuda Cebu is a famous city in the South or the Visayas Region of the Philippines. Cebu is a famous city in the South of the Philippines.

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Lardons refers to julienne of bacon; strips of salt pork used for larding.

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has gained popularity worldwide. This hearty and comforting meal is typically made using layers of flat, wide pasta sheets, alternating with a rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel sauce, and grated cheese. The entire dish is then baked until it forms a golden-brown crust on top. Lasagna is known for its delicious, layered flavors and is a staple in Italian cuisine.

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Lasan is a Hindi term for garlic

Lasiniai refers to pork underskin fat which is often eaten in sandwiches with unbuttered bread and onion.
Lasiniai is one of the popular appetizers from Lithuania.

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Deutsch: Lassi / Español: Lassi / Português: Lassi / Français: Lassi / Italiano: Lassi

Lassi is a traditional Indian yogurt-based drink, popular for its refreshing and cooling properties. It comes in sweet, salty, and flavored variations, often incorporating spices, fruits, or herbs. Sweet Lassi is made with sugar and sometimes fruits like mango, while Salty Lassi includes salt, spices, and sometimes mint. It is commonly consumed to aid digestion and cool the body, especially in hot climates.

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Late Harvest is a wine term referring to an extremely sweet wine made from very ripe grapes or grapes that are left on the vine to become affected by botrytis and used for sweet dessert wine production. An example of a "late harvest wine" is Sauterne.

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Latholemono refers to Greek sauce made by combining olive oil and lemon.

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Lathorigano refers to a Greek culinary term referring to cooking with olive oil and oregano. It is a style of cooking where olive oil and oregano is used, such as Chicken Lathorigano which is broiled chicken basted in olive oil, lemon, and oregano. Olive oil and oregano are used abundantly in Greek cooking. A famous Greek dish using olive oil and oregano are Arni Psito Lathorigano (roast lamb with olive oil and oregano) Latho in Greek means oil and rigano is oregano.

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