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Cheung Fun also known as Rice noodle rolls is a variety or kind of dim sum which is large, flat rice noodles rolled around meat or shrimp filling and steamed.

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Cheval is the French word for horse

Chevrette refers to a small, common shrimp which grows up to 6 cm (2½ inches) long It has a soft shell and turns greyish-brown when cooked.

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Chevrettes is a Mauritius term for tiny freshwater shrimp

Chevreuil is the French term which refers to roe deer or roebuck.

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Chew i Kong is a fish stew made with catfish; cooked in palm oil and served with rice. Chew i Kong is one of the specialties from Gambia. Gambia is situated on West Africa's Atlantic coast. It is the smallest and westernmost mainland African nation.

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Chhalni is a Hindi term for sieve

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Chholas refer to fresh green chickpeas or garbanzos eaten raw or cooked in some countries of Asia, like India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan

Chi is a Chinese word which means "eat"

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Deutsch: Chianti / Español: Chianti / Português: Chianti / Français: Chianti / Italian: Chianti

Chianti is a type of red wine produced in the Chianti region of Tuscany, Italy. It is known for its distinctive flavor, which pairs well with a wide variety of foods. Chianti wines are typically made from Sangiovese grapes, although other grape varieties may be blended in small amounts. This wine is famous for its bright acidity, medium body, and flavors that often include notes of red fruits, earthy undertones, and a hint of spice.

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