Glossary C
Deutsch: Pökeln / Español: Curado / Português: Cura / Français: Salaison / Italiano: Stagionatura
Curing is a food preservation method that involves treating food, primarily meat and fish, with salt, Sugar, nitrates, nitrites, or a combination of these, to inhibit the growth of bacteria, enhance flavour, and prolong shelf life. This technique has been used for centuries to preserve food before the advent of refrigeration and remains popular today for its unique impact on taste and texture.
Curry Leaf (Murraya koenegii) refers to a purple-black fruited tree which is most famous for its aromatic leaves that provide curry spice. The leaves are used as an important food flavoring in Indian and Asian cuisine. When cooking, the leaves are generally used fresh direct from the tree. The yellow "curry powder" which are sold in the markets which is common in Western countries is actually not curry at all, but a mixture of several spices intended to mimic the true curry flavor. The yellow color comes from turmeric root.
Deutsch: Curryblätter / Español: Hojas de curry / Português: Folhas de curry / Français: Feuilles de curry / Italiano: Foglie di curry /
Curry leaves refers to the shiny, dark green, aromatic leaves of a tree (Curry Tree) which release a deliciously nutty aroma. It is a staple of South Indian cooking.
Deutsch: Currywurst / Español: Currywurst / Português: Currywurst / Français: Currywurst / Italiano: Currywurst
Currywurst in the food context refers to a popular German fast-food dish consisting of steamed and then fried pork sausage (Bratwurst), which is sliced and topped with a curry-flavoured ketchup sauce. It is typically served with a side of fries or a Bread roll and is enjoyed as a quick snack or casual meal.
Cut comb honey is a liquid honey that has added chunks of the honey comb in the jar. It is a form of honey which is also known as chunk honey or liquid-cut comb combination.