Glossary D

Dulang is the Filipino term for a "long dining table".

Dulong is a Filipino word for small shrimps.

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Dumboy refers to boiled and then pounded cassava, one of Liberia's staple foods and side dishes beside the Fufu or Foofoo Dumboy and Fufu (Foofoo) are both made from cassava and are usually served with palm butter. In Liberia, the two main staple foods are cassava and rice Cassava is cooked in so many ways - it can be boiled, grilled, baked, grated into a cereal, fried, pounded, and even eaten raw. Dumboy and fufu are the main diets of Liberians originating from eastern part of the country. As indicated by some locals of Grand Bassa County, the meal is also prepared from boiled and pounded cassava. However, this time the end result is not as thick as that of the GB. Dumboy is widely eaten with spicy or hot pepper soup; cooked with onions, fresh tomatoes, a little bit of tomato paste for coloring, dried and fresh fishes (including pike, bonnie), dried and/or fresh meat, etc. Those in higher economic brackets prefer goat soup with their dumboy. The dish is accompanied with boiled bitter balls and boiled okra. Dumboy is also swallowed. Palava and okra sauces are all delicious soups served with dumboy and fufu.

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Deutsch: Kloß / Español: Albóndiga/ Português: Bolinho/ Français: Boulette/ Italiano: Gnocchi

Dumpling is a versatile and popular dish found in various cuisines around the world. It consists of dough wrapped around a filling or made from dough alone, which is then boiled, steamed, fried, or baked. The fillings and preparation methods vary widely, allowing dumplings to be enjoyed in many different culinary traditions.

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Dura refers to cooked maize or millet, which are eaten in with various vegetables. It is one of the foods of Sudan, Africa

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Deutsch: Haltbarkeit / Español: Durabilidad / Português: Durabilidade / Français: Durabilité / Italiano: Durabilità

In the context of food science and technology, durability refers to the ability of a food product to retain its desired sensory, nutritional, and safety characteristics over a defined period under specified storage conditions. This property is critical for ensuring consumer satisfaction, minimizing food waste, and complying with regulatory requirements. Durability is influenced by intrinsic factors such as composition and processing, as well as extrinsic factors like packaging and environmental conditions.

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durchgebratenes Steak is a German term for "well done steak" or steak prepared "well done"

Durchschlag is a German word for colander.

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Durian is a distinctive tropical fruit known for its strong odor, often described as pungent or even offensive to some, and its unique flavor. Despite its divisive reputation, Durian holds a special place in Southeast Asian cuisine and is celebrated for its rich, custard-like flesh. In this article, we will explore Durian's culinary significance, preparation methods, popular recipes, potential risks related to its consumption, its historical and legal context, and similar fruits found around the world.

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Duro queso is a Spanish term for hard cheese.

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