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.
Knäcke (Knaecke)
Knäcke (Knaecke) also called Knäckebrot (Knaeckebrot) refers to crisp or crispy bread. In Germany, they can be bought in plastic packs with at least 6 pieces plain or with assorted nuts, like white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, pine nuts or pumpkin nuts or mixed nuts, like the one in the picture below.
Kulawong Talong
Deutsch: Gegrillte Aubergine in Kokosmilchsauce / Español: Berenjena ahumada en salsa de coco / Português: Berinjela defumada em molho de coco / Français: Aubergine fumée dans une sauce Au lait de coco / Italiano: Melanzana affumicata in salsa di cocco
Kulawong Talong in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish made from grilled or smoked eggplant immersed in a rich coconut milk sauce. This dish is renowned for its distinctive smoky flavor, achieved by grilling the eggplant until the skin is charred, which is then peeled off to reveal the soft, tender flesh.
Lumpiang Hubad
Deutsch: Nackte Frühlingsrollen / Español: Rollitos de primavera desnudos / Português: Rolinhos primavera nus / Français: Rouleaux de printemps nus / Italiano: Involtini primavera nudi
Lumpiang Hubad in the food context refers to a Filipino dish that translates to "naked spring rolls." This version of lumpia presents the traditional filling of a spring roll without the wrapping and frying, serving the mixture of vegetables and sometimes meat or seafood directly on a plate or as a salad. The dish usually consists of a variety of stir-fried vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, green beans, and bean sprouts, and it may include ingredients like tofu, shrimp, or ground pork. Lumpiang Hubad is often garnished with crushed peanuts and served with a sweet and savory garlic sauce, making it a lighter, healthier alternative to the traditional fried lumpia.
Lengua
Deutsch: Zunge (Lebensmittel) / Español: lengua (alimento) / Português: língua (alimento) / Français: langue (aliment) / Italiano: lingua (alimento)
The term lengua refers to the edible muscle of an animal's tongue, commonly used in culinary traditions worldwide. As a protein-rich organ meat, it is valued for its tender texture and distinct flavor, often prepared through slow cooking methods. This article explores its characteristics, preparation techniques, and cultural significance in gastronomy.
Manchatti
Deutsch: Manchatti (selten; regionaler Snack aus Südindien) / Español: Manchatti (tentempié regional del sur de India) / Português: Manchatti (lanche regional do sul da Índia) / Français: Manchatti (en-cas régional du sud de l'Inde) / Italiano: Manchatti (spuntino regionale del sud dell'India)
The term Manchatti refers to a traditional deep-fried snack originating from the Kerala region of South India, prized for its crispy texture and savory-spicy flavor profile. Often prepared during festivals or as a street food, it exemplifies the culinary fusion of rice flour, lentils, and aromatic spices, reflecting the area's agricultural abundance and cultural heritage.