Glossary D

Durondeau refers to a variety of pear - a medium to large dessert pear with russeted yellow skin, flushed with red. Durondeau's flesh is juicy, with unexceptional flavor, but they store well.

Moreover, Durondeau refers to reddish brown pear covered all over in a soft russet. A high quality fruit that has fantastic flavor and texture. Leaves turn attractive red in the autumn when the fruit ripen. Originated in Belgium 1811.

Denoyauter/Dénoyauter is the French word /verb which literally means "to stone or to pit" that is to remove the seed or pit of stone fruits (dates, plums, etc) or olives.

Dénoyauter is pronounced "day nwAH yoh tay".

Desalt is a cooking term which means to remove salt by soaking in cold water.

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Douzhi is mung bean milk, one of the typical snacks of Beijing.

Doujiang is "soy milk" which is a typical breakfast treat in Beijing . It is usually served warm with Youtiao.

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Dovme Biber refers to semidried, crushed chilli that is an essential ingredient in Turkish cooking. When buying Dovme Biber, choose the variety which is slightly oily.

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