The Glorious Food Glossary
The Glorious Food Glossary tells you everything important about the world of food. The Food Glosssary is all about different kinds of food from all over the world and how they are prepared and what their main ingredients are.
Moreover, the glossary is all about what people all over the world are eating and drinking and their activities, festivities, marriages, etc that involves food.
This Food Glossary is all about food . . . glorious food. We tell you about the food, some stories about them and we try our best to make photos of them as we travel around the world. As of now, we are featuring extensively foods from Germany, the Philippines and the State of Kerala, India, but we will add more pictures for you to enjoy as we discover the food of the world... as we travel around the globe.
All articles are available through the search function or via the A to Z line at the top of every page.
Hopia
English: Sweet pastry filled with bean paste / Deutsch: Süßes Gebäck gefüllt mit Bohnenpaste / Español: Pastelito dulce relleno de pasta de frijol / Português: Pastel doce recheado com pasta de feijão / Français: Pâtisserie sucrée remplie de pâte de haricot / Italiano: Dolce pasticcino ripieno di pasta di Fagioli /
Hopia refers to one of Philippines bakery products stuffed/filled with sweet mashed beans or a pork mixture. Nowadays, it is also filled with violet colored yam called Ube.
Hopia is Filipino for Laminated pastries . Laminated pastries are those made with puff pastry, or pastry rolled with layers of butter (please see Laminated pastries).
The most popular shape of Hopia is round because anything round is said to be a symbol of good fortune among the Chinese. However, other shapes also came out, like the one on the picture below. Hopia is like a small, local Filipino humble version of Moon cakes that the Chinese serve during the mid-Autumn festival, as Moon cakes are also filled with sweetened crushed beans
Polland Hopia which started in 1966 with a small store in Nueva, Binondo Manila was one of the pioneer Hopia manufacturers in the country and is well known for its aromatic taste. The owner, Mrs. Po had the original recipe straight from Amoy, China and recreated it.
Below are pictures Hopia from a local Bakery/Bakeshop in Laguna, Philippines filled with Mung Beans.
A closer look of the filling or stuffing of Hopia made from sweetened mashed Mung beans, called Munggo/Monggo in Filipino
Below is one of the local Bakeries in San Pablo City, Laguna where I come when I visit my home country, the Philippines to buy my favorite traditional breads, including Hopia. This is where I indulged on my favorite childhood snacks... bread of different kinds
Mellowing
Deutsch: Milderung / Español: Suavización / Português: Amaciamento / Français: Adoucissement / Italiano: Ammorbidimento
Mellowing in the food context refers to the process of softening, reducing bitterness, or balancing flavours in food and beverages over time. This can occur naturally through aging, resting, or marinating, or it can be achieved with specific cooking techniques that allow flavours to develop and integrate. Mellowing is commonly applied in processes like aging spirits, fermenting foods, or letting dishes rest after cooking to enhance their taste and texture.
Mascarpone
Deutsch: Mascarpone / Español: Mascarpone / Português: Mascarpone / Français: Mascarpone / Italiano: Mascarpone
Mascarpone is a rich, creamy Italian cheese made from cream and citric or acetic acid. It is a key ingredient in many desserts and savory dishes, valued for its smooth texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor.
Guinness Beer
Deutsch: Guinness Bier / Español: Cerveza Guinness / Português: Cerveja Guinness / Français: Bière Guinness / Italiano: Birra Guinness
Guinness Beer in the food context refers to a world-renowned dark stout beer that originated in Dublin, Ireland, in the 18th century. It is one of the most iconic and recognizable beer brands globally, famous for its rich, creamy head and distinctive deep-black color. The flavor of Guinness is characterized by a mix of malted barley, roasted unmalted barley, yeast, and hops, giving it a slightly bitter taste with coffee and chocolate undertones.
Manchatty
Deutsch: Leckerei / Español: Golosina / Português: Petisco / Français: Friandise / Italiano: Leccornia /
Manchatty, also spelled as "manchatti" or "manchatty" in different regions, is a traditional cooking utensil commonly used in South India, especially in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This versatile utensil is an integral part of South Indian cuisine and is known for its unique design and ability to impart a distinct flavor to various dishes. Manchatties are typically made of clay and are used for various cooking methods, including sautéing, frying, and simmering.