Glossary B
Deutsch: Rote Bete / Indian: Irumban Puli
The beetroot, also known in North America as the table beet, garden beet, red or golden beet, or informally simply as the beet, refers to any of the cultivated varieties of beet (Beta vulgaris) grown for their edible taproots, especially B. vulgaris L. subsp. conditiva. They are among the most commonly encountered varieties in North America, Central America, and Europe.
Beetroot Achar/Achaar refers to pickles made of Beetroots. One of the vegetables available in Kerala, India which they made into pickles. Like in any other Achar which I already featured here. Beetroots are cut into small pieces and cooked with lots of spices, Red and Green Chili Pepper, Vinegar, Salt and Curry leaves. (Please see related article on Achar/Achaar for the spices used for making Achar).
Below is a picture of Beetroot Achar prepared by my my Aunt Lily in Allepey, Kerala, India. It is a mixed of spicy (from Red Chilies) and sweet taste of Beetroot. I love Beetroots and I intend to also prepared Beetroot Achar here in Germany, as soon as my order for fresh Curry leaves arrive.
Begedil is a Malay name for potato cutlet or potato patties. It is made from a mixture of mashed potatoes, eggs, finely chopped onions and carrots, and green peas, and salt and pepper to taste. Other spices can also be added as desired, like turmeric powder.
Begedil is one of the popular snacks sold by street hawkers or food courts in Malaysia and Singapore. It can also be served as a side dish or can be eaten as is as a meal.
Personal Note: Has some similarity with Germany's Reibekuchen (potato fritters. The only difference is that Begedil is made with cooked potatoes and with additional ingredients, while Reibekuchen uses grated raw potatoes as a main ingredient.
Deutsch: Belacan (fermentierte Garnelenpaste) / Español: Belacan (pasta de gambas fermentada) / Português: Belacan (pasta de camarão fermentada) / Français: Belacan (pâte de crevettes fermentée) / Italiano: Belacan (pasta di gamberetti fermentata)
The term Belacan refers to a traditional fermented shrimp paste widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine, particularly in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. Originating from coastal regions, this umami-rich condiment is produced through a natural fermentation process that transforms fresh shrimp into a potent, salty paste with a distinctive aroma and flavor profile.