Glossary C
Deutsch: Flusskrebs / Español: Cangrejo de río / Português: Lagostim / Français: Écrevisse / Italiano: Gambero di fiume
Crawfish (also known as crayfish, crawdads, or mudbugs) are freshwater Crustaceans resembling small lobsters, commonly used in a variety of regional cuisines, especially in Southern United States and Cajun cooking. These crustaceans are known for their sweet, delicate meat, typically found in the tail, and are often boiled, grilled, or used in stews and soups.
Deutsch: Sahne
Cream is a dairy product composed of the higher-fat layer skimmed from the top of milk before homogenization. In un-homogenized milk, the fat, which is less dense, eventually rises to the top. In the industrial production of cream, this process is accelerated by using centrifuges called "separators".
Deutsch: Sahnebrot / Español: Pan de Crema / Português: Pão de Creme / Français: Pain à la Crème / Italiano: Pane alla Crema /
Cream Bread refers to a sponge bread stuffeed/filled with sweetened fresh cream. It is one of the breads which is eaten as snacks. They are available and sold in bakeshops in Allepey (Alappuzha), Kerala, india.
Cream Bun refers to one of the delicious but simple snacks sold in Teashops (Chaya Kada) in Kerala, India which is made from a sweet bun, a brioche-like soft bun filled/stuffed with sweetened whipped cream.
These Cream buns also sometimes called Cream Bread are usually eaten with hot Masala or Cardamom Tea and also with Black tea or Hot Coffee.
I discovered these Cream Buns, below, in many Chaya Kada (Teashops) and Bakeshops/Bakeries while on vacation in Allepey, Kerala, India. I love it, very simple invention. I enjoyed it with Cardamom Tea. I intend to prepare something like this in Germany.
Below are pictures of this simple sweet snacks from Allepey.
Below is a close up view of the Cream Bun and another one I opened so you can see the sweetened whipped fresh cream inside.
Cream Puff refers to a hollow round crisp choux pastry which is split in half, then filled with a loads of whipped cream or vanilla pudding or custard. They are usually topped with melted chocolate.
Cream Puff is also called Profiterole or Choux à la crème or Choux Chantilly. It is one of the beloved and iconic pastry in France.
I will always remember this pastry as my Ninang Letty Mercado (my Godmother) used to buy some pieces everytime it was my birthday when I was a small girl together with a newly sewed dress. I always celebrated my birthday with her and she had Cream Puffs for me all the time. It was a real treat for me as a child. The version that she always gave me was with melted caramel on top
Crema, a term rooted in the Latin word for cream ("cremum"), refers to a variety of creamy and velvety culinary creations found in various cuisines around the world. This article delves into the world of crema, exploring its diverse applications, potential risks, historical significance, and legal considerations. We will also provide a popular recipe showcasing the delightful use of crema and highlight some similar culinary ingredients.