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Chancho en Piedra refers to a traditional Chilean tomato-based seasoning ( a cross between sauce, spread). It is made by grinding the ingredients in a stone mortal and pestle. Chancho en Piedra is delicious over rice or on bread.
Chancho en Piedra is literally translated to "Pig on a Rock", but the the name actually originated from the term "chanchar en piedra" which means to grind in a stone mortar. Grinding all the ingredients in a stone mortar is the traditional way of making this Chilean traditional food.
To make it, just grind all the ingredients below in a stone mortar, if not use any mortar and pestle set. Maybe it will work also with modern grinders.
Ingredients:
4 ripe tomatoes
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Changaa refers to Kenya's locally made spirit which is distilled from maize. It is one of Kenya's national drinks
Channa dal/dahl is a variety of Lentil. Channa dal/dahl is also called Bengal Gram/Split, Bele and Paruppu in India. It has a sweet and nutty flavor, is very tasty, robust and versatile lentil. It is also easy to cook. It is the most popular legume in India. Channa lentils are very nutritious, easy to digest, and have a low rating on the glycemic index. This product is also all natural. It may reduce the risk of heart disease and some forms of cancer. Channa dal is usually used with sweeter vegetables, such as pumpkin and zucchini. This small, sweet bean good is also good for soups, salads, and rice dishes.
Channa dal is low in fat and has zero cholesterol and an excellent source of protein and fiber.
Besan, also called Bengal Gram flour, is split Channa dal milled to a fine flour
Notes :
Very nutritious and widely used beans. Chana dal is said to make up over one-half of India's pulse production. It is often dry-roasted and used in spice blends or chutneys as a nutty-flavored seasoning with urad or fenugreek seed. Used in many Indian sweets. Great for vegan and low fat diets.
Chanquetes is the Spanish for whitebait; undesized or litlle fish caught in the coast of Andalucia which are deep fried following the Arabic customs. In Spain, it is not legal to serve Chanquetes, however, many taverns and restaurants serve them to frequent patrons or preferres customers. Chanquetes are are said to be preserved in either a mix of chemicals or urine. However, despite its very unusual preparation, locals seem to find Chanquetes to be a delicious dish.
Moreover, Chanquetes fish are illegal to sell, either in the markets or in the restaurants. The reason for this ban is that the traditional Chanquete, a fully grown but tiny fish, is often caught along with other immature species, such as sardines, anchovies, etc, wiping out breeding stocks before they can grow. The result is that a plate of Chanquetes is usually a mixture of ungrown anchovies, sardines and other fish, quite tasteless compared to the original and often preserved with dangerous chemicals or urine. The ban on Chanquetes made many left confused since Japanese Chanquetes are legally imported in Spain and can be sold in restaurants. This only makes a mockery of current legislation.
To help Spain curved out this practice of catching and selling Chanquetes, it is advised that eating Chanquetes be avoided as there are a number of other delicious fish dishes in the country.
Chanterelle refers to a trumpet shaped mushroom that ranges in color from yellow to orange.