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anrichten is a German word which means "to arrange" food and drink, decoration and garnishings on the food, and all tablewares and cutlery arranged properly on the table for a meal or buffet
Antalya Piyazi refers to Turkish boiled-bean salad with Tahini and vinegar spread generously on top. Antalya Piyazi is one of the specialties from Antalya. Antalya Piyazi is served as a starter dish, and aside from beans other ingredients include hard -boiled egg, tomatoes, sliced onions and parsley for garnishing.
Beside Antalya Piyazi, Sis Köfte or shish meatball is also Antalya's specialty. These two (2) dishes are always found in almost every restaurant in the city.
The city of Antalya which is the capital is Antalya Province is situated on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Turkey.
Anthocyanin refers to the pigment found in both red grapes and beets that gives them their red color. Anthocyanin is the same element that is responsible for most of the color in red, purple, and blue fruits and flowers. When foods containing Anthocyanin are combined with a substance that is too alkaline, the color will change from red to purple and begin to fade. Adding an acid will prevent this and will even reverse the effect after it has occurred, changing the purple color back to red.
Deutsch: Entzündungshemmend / Español: Antiinflamatorio / Português: Anti-inflamatório / Français: Anti-inflammatoire / Italiano: Antinfiammatorio
Anti-inflammatory in the food context refers to foods or dietary compounds that help reduce inflammation in the body. These foods contain nutrients, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds that can support the body’s ability to manage inflammation, potentially reducing the risk of chronic diseases and improving overall health.
Anticucho refers to a spicy South American kebabs of grilled ox or beef hearts marinated and/or brushed with a chili sauce. For some people, acquired taste is needed to be able to enjoy this food. Anticucho is one of the street foods from Bolivia which include cattle’s heart and served with spicy corn sauce and potatoes.
Anticucho is a Quechua word for a dish made from a mixture of beef heart, meat, chicken, etc. marinated and cooked on a skewer over live coals. "Uchu" from the word Anticucho is the Quechua word for "mixture".
Quechua is an Amerindian language (language spoken by the indigenous people of the Americas) native to South America and is related to Aymará. It was the official language of the Tawantinsuyu (Inca Empire). Quechua can be heard throughout South America, starting as far north as southern Colombia and Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, and northwestern Argentina and northern Chile.
Antigua is referring to the market name of one of the most distinguished coffees of Guatemala, that is from the valley surrounding the old capital of Guatemala Antigua.