Glossary B
Blanket Tripe refers to the smooth tripe from the first stomach of the cow or ox which is considered to be the finest of the three (3) types of tripe from the cow or ox. The other two (2) are Honeycomb and Thick Seam Tripes.
The first of the cows stomach is the "Banket" Tripe or the Rumen which is the largest part and holds up to 50 gallons of partially digested food. Good bacteria in the Rumen helps soften and digest the cows food and provides protein for the cow.
Blanket Tripe is also known as Plain tripe.
Bogrács refer to Hungarian traditional kettles where Hungarians cook their most delicious dishes. Bogrács refer to cast iron kettles which are mostly hung on an iron stick over the fire. Bogrács is a very popular cooking utensil in Hungary and nowadays they are still use for outdoor cooking.
Broad Beans refer to the seed of a legume, Vicia Fava, the only beans native to Europe and was one of the first legumes to be harvested in Europe. and have been (at least) eaten since the Bronze Age. Broad beans are eaten as the whole pod when very young and up to 8 centimeters or as green unripe oval-shaped beans from more mature pods or up to 30 centimeters.
Blanquette de Veau refers to a white stew of veal. This is a classic French stew which is made from veal, mushrooms, and onions. The stew is first simmered in a white stock, then served in a Velouté sauce finished with egg yolk and cream.
Velouté sauce is made by mixing a white roux with white stock from light chicken or veal stock.
Bánh Chu?i is a Vietnamese term which literally means "Banana Cake". Bánh Chu?i sweet Banana Cake or a banana bread pudding made basically of ripe banana as the main ingredient. Aside from ripe bananas or plantains, Bánh Chu?i is made from varieties of ingredients, like coconut milk, sugar, white bread, shredded young coconut, etc., although its exact ingredient may vary according taste and to the available ingredient.