Glossary C
Chorogi which is also known as Japanese artichoke, Knotroot, Chinese artichoke and Crosnes refers to a hairy plant which is a native of China and Japan. It has small white tubers that have a sweet, nutty taste similar to a jerusalem artichoke. Chorogi is seldom found in the United States but, if available, it should be purchased when firm and white. Chorogi can be refrigerated in a plastic bag up to a week. Chorogi can be eaten raw, or boiled, baked or steamed.
Choron (a la Choron ) refers to a garmish made from artichoke hearts (artichoke bottom) filled with green peas or aspragus with balls of potatoes. Sauce Choron is made from Bearnaise sauce with tomatoes.
Chotlo refers to the delicacy of the Tswana people which is made from a meat cut into extremely small pieces with the bones removed. The meat is first boiled, then grounded before being put back into the pot and stirred until it becomes very fine.
The Tswana people refers to the people in Botswana, north-western South Africa and nearby areas and Tswana language which they speak. Likewise, the Tswanas are a tribe who migrated from East Africa to Southern Africa during the 14th century.
Choucroute refers to an Alsatian specialty which is very similar in taste with Sauerkraut from Germany. It is made from shredded cabbage fermented in salt water over a period of time. It is cooked with a Riesling white wine from Alsace, potatoes and other spices.
Choucroute may be served either hot or cold. Most ofte, it is heated briefly in pork or goose fat, and then stewed in white wine or kirsch with chopped onions and some juniper berries.
It is served as a side dish and there is a dish called
Choucroute Garnie which is Choucroute served with potatoes, very thick slices of bacon and other smoked and salted pork meat, sausages, and many others