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Gatsby, a term often associated with literary greatness, takes on a whole new meaning in the world of food, particularly in the vibrant culinary landscape of South African street foods. This delectable creation is not a reference to F. Scott Fitzgerald's iconic novel but rather a beloved and mouthwatering sandwich that has become a staple of South African street food culture. In this article, we will delve into the world of Gatsby, exploring its origin, ingredients, preparation, regional variations, and cultural significance.

Gaudes refers to French corn-flour porridge chilled and fried in butter. Gaudes is made of a white cornmeal that is very similar to polenta. It can be eaten hot as porridge, but often it is poured into a mold. Then, when cool, it is sliced and fried with seasonings. Gaudes can be made with savory ingredients, but in Franche-Comté the most popular additions are butter and a sprinkling of sugar.

Gaufre is the French word for "waffle".

A thin fan-shaped wafer that has a slightly sweet flavour.

Gavvalu Peeta refers to an Indian cooking tool; a shell making tool for cooking a shell-shaped or shell design dish called Gavvalu . Gawala Paeeta is a wooden tool with tiny grooves. It is used by pressing a dough over it and rolled, the finished product is a shell-like dough design. Gavvalu is a Telugu word which means "shells" hence the name "Gavvalu ". Telugu Gawalu is an Indian traditional food called in English as Sugar Coated shells because they are shaped like shells made by using Gawala Peeta.

- Gaybga (GB) : Gaybga which is also called GB refers to one the staple side dishes of Liberia, and is a food associated with those originating from the northeast part of Liberia, specifically the Nimba County. 'GB' is swallowed, not chewed. As described by some locals of the County, the 'GB' is prepared from cassava. The cassava is boiled, allowed to get cold a bit before pounding into a thick, smooth compound. To smoothen its way down the throat, a slippery soup called Worlor is prepared with dried meat and some bitter balls. Interestingly, some areas of Nimba, like the Yekepa area and Sanniquellie-Mahn and Gbehlay-Geh area prefer adding green grasshoppers to the soup and adding dried and pounded Zogloecaterpillars , respectively for flavor enhancement and additional nourishment.

Gayette refers to pork liver sausage that hails from Provence and is also flavored with bacon, wrapped in a membrane from a pig's intestines and baked.

Gaziler Helvasi refers to a variety/kind of Halva made from semolina or flour, butter or margarine, almonds and crystal sugar. In Turkey there are diffrent kinds of Helvah or desserts made from semolina or flour; among them are: Irmik Helvasi, Un Helvasi, and Nisasta Helvasi.

Gazo is the Turkish word which means "Soda Drink"

Deutsch: Gazpacho / Español: Gazpacho / Português: Gazpacho / Français: Gazpacho / Italiano: Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a traditional Spanish cold soup made from raw vegetables and served chilled. This dish is especially popular in the southern region of Andalusia, where it is consumed during the hot summer months. Gazpacho typically features tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and bread as its main ingredients.

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Gatsby

Gaudes

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Gazo

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