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Deutsch: Vorspeise / Español: Aperitivo / Português: Antipasto / Français: Antipasto / Italiano: Antipasto /
Antipasto is an Italian term which means "before the meal", cold hors d'oeuvres served before an Italian meal, which might include cheese, raw or marinated vegetables, prosciutto with figs or melon, olives, seafood, breadsticks, etc. Antipasto refers to an appetizer course served prior to an Italian meal.
Deutsch: Antojitos / Español: Antojitos / Português: Antojitos / Français: Antojitos / Italiano: Antojitos
Antojitos is the Mexican word for "appetizers" and a term for "street snacks", popular of which are roasted Elotes (corn on the cob), fried corn masa called Huaraches and cornmeal cakes known as Tlacoyos.
Antojitos are traditional Mexican street foods that are known for their rich flavors and variety. The term "antojitos", which literally translates to "little cravings", encompasses a wide range of snacks and small dishes that are typically enjoyed as a casual meal or snack throughout the day. These dishes are deeply rooted in Mexican culinary traditions and are characterized by their use of fresh, vibrant ingredients, including corn, beans, cheese, various meats, and a plethora of spices and salsas.
Apaki refers to a food from Crete, Greece which is a smoked lean pork, usually from the tenderloin marinated in pure wine vinegar for three (3) days which is served on its own or added as an ingredient to other cooked dishes.
This Cretan delicacy exists since the Byzantine times.