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Balmain Bug (Ibacus peronii) refers to a Southeastern Australian common lobster species It is a type of sand lobster which can also be found in some parts of the north west but mainly
Balunbalunan is the Filipino term for "Gizzard". Gizzard is a muscular part of the fowl behind the lower stomach. It is a tough part , so it takes a lot of time before it is cooked properly and tender. Before cooking, it has to be cleaned thoroughly and properly as the they contain the ingested grits/food of the fowl
In Philippine Cuisine, the Gizzard is used as ingredients for or made into for various dishes, such as Adobo and a street food of marinated and grilled , Balunbalunan on skewers called Inihaw na Balunbalunan (see related Article).
Balunbalunan is also spelled Balumbalunan or Balun-Balunan.
Below is a picture of thoroughly cleaned Balunbalunan for marinating and grilling.
Bam! refers to the famous cry or word heard often from New Orleans and popular TV chef Emeril Lagasse as he creates his Cajun masterpiece.
Bamieh refer to Iranian's special crispy fried sweets made from a yogurt batter and soaked in syrup which looks a bit like okra pods hence it is called as such. Bahmieh is served during the Ramadan, when the people are already allowed to eat after fasting.
Bamieh is a Persian dessert that look like mini or small Churros, but are nutty tasting and slightly heavier. Also soaked in a sugar syrup or honey.
Churros is from Spain.