Glossary N
Niyog is the Filipino (Tagalog) word for Matured Coconut which is the source of Coconut Milk. The Niyog is grated from the shell of the coconut and squeezed/pressed to obtain the desired Cococnut Oil called Gata in the Philippines.
Nachos are a Tortilla chips that is topped or served with melted Cheese and chilies, most often slices of Jalapeno. Nachos can also be topped/served with freshly made chopped tomatoes (Salsa) or tomato-based sauce as in the picture below.
Nachos is a food from Northern Mexico where Tortilla chips are called Totopos (crunchy corn Tortilla chips). The dish is created by Ignacio Anaya, a Mexican.
Nam Khaeng Plao is a Thai term which is translated as"a glass of crushed ice"
Khaeng is Ice in English.
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