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Al Sadiyah/Sadiyah refers to Arabic golden fish and rice dish, with fragrant spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and coriander. Coastal areas in Saudi Arabia are famous for seafood and rice dishes. Al-Sayadiah is an example of such a dish which consists of fish cooked with rice, onions and spices. Sadiyah is also one of Yemen's popular dishes.
Alajuela is referring to the market name of one of the better coffees that originated from Costa Rica.
Deutsch: Alak (fermentiertes Reisgetränk) / Español: Alak (bebida fermentada de arroz) / Português: Alak (bebida fermentada de arroz) / Français: Alak (boisson fermentée à base de riz) / Italiano: Alak (bevanda fermentata di riso)
The term alak refers to a traditional fermented rice beverage with deep cultural roots in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines. This mildly alcoholic drink is produced through natural fermentation processes, often involving indigenous microorganisms and simple ingredients. Its preparation and consumption are closely tied to communal rituals, agricultural cycles, and local culinary traditions.
Alalonga is the Italian term for albacore, a large Tuna (Thunnus alalunga) found in warm/temperate seas or common in the Mediterranean and Atlantic
Albaricoque is the Spanish word for "Apricot", a kind of fruit. It is also called "Albercoc" in Spanish, particularly in Valencia, Spain.
Albaricoques are made into Jugo De Albaricoque/Zumo de Albaricoque, Spanish for "Apricot Juice", marmalades and jams. Medias lunas de nueces y albaricoque
(Apricot & Walnut Crescents - Rugelach)