Glossary D

Dragoncello is the Italian word for tarragon

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Deutsch: Abtropfen / Español: escurrir / Português: escorrer / Français: égoutter / Italiano: scolare

Drain in the food context refers to the process of removing excess liquid from food items. This is often done using a colander, sieve, or similar kitchen tool to separate liquids such as water, oil, or broth from solid food components. Draining is a common step in various cooking and food preparation methods to achieve the desired texture and consistency in dishes.

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Drambuie refers to a Scotch-based liqueur which is sweetened with honey and flavored with a variety of herbs. It is a pale brown Scotch liqueur

Draniki refer to Belorussian name for pancakes made from graded potatoes. Draniki is one of Russia's traditional easter foods. It is a type of potato pancake which is usually fried and stuffed with grated potatoes, onions or garlic and seasoning. Draniki is also very popular throughout Central and Eastern Europe.

Dranken is the Dutch for "beverages", soda, coffee, tea, milk, etc.

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Drawn is a cooking term referring to fish or poultry which had ist entrails removed but the head and tail are still intact. On the other hand, Drawn butter is melted butter, used, for example, as a dip for shrimp.

Drawn butter is another term for clarified butter, which is butter that has been heated to remove the impurities. Drawn butter also refers to melted butter.

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Drazhe refers to Russian large round candy.

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Deutsch: Getrocknete Alamang / Español: Alamang seco / Português: Alamang Seco / Français: Alamang séché / Italiano: Alamang essiccato

Dried Alamang in the food context refers to tiny, dried shrimp that are a staple ingredient in many Southeast Asian cuisines, particularly in the Philippines. Alamang is known for its intense flavor, which is both salty and slightly fishy, making it a popular choice for adding depth and umami to various dishes. This ingredient is derived from small shrimp or krill that are salted and then dried under the sun to preserve them.

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Dried rice stick noodles refers to a short translucent flat noodles used in Vietnamese cooking.

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