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Deutsch: Brei / Español: Gachas / Português: Mingau / Français: Bouillie / Italiano: Pappa

Gruel is a type of thin, often runny cereal-based dish, commonly made from grains like oats, wheat, rye, or rice that are boiled in water or milk. It is a traditional food that dates back centuries and is often associated with historic or poverty-based diets due to its simplicity and inexpensive ingredients.

Deutsch: Wildhuhn / Español: Urogallo / Português: Galinhola / Français: Gélinotte / Italiano: Gallo cedrone

Grouse in the food context refers to a variety of game birds that are prized for their meat in culinary traditions, especially in Europe and North America. These birds, which include species such as the red grouse, black grouse, and ptarmigan, are known for their rich, flavorful meat that is darker and more intensely flavored than that of domestic poultry.

Deutsch: Gochujang / Español: Gochujang / Português: Gochujang / Français: Gochujang / Italiano: Gochujang

Gochujang in the food context refers to a savory, sweet, and spicy fermented condiment widely used in Korean cuisine. It is made from red chili powder, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, and salt. This thick, pasty sauce is not only a staple ingredient in Korean kitchens but has also gained international popularity for its unique flavor profile.

Deutsch: Ganache / Español: Ganache / Português: Ganache / Français: Ganache / Italiano: Ganache

Ganache is a rich, creamy chocolate mixture used in confectionery items for filling, icing, or coating. It is typically made by heating cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate, allowing the mixture to melt, and then stirring it until smooth.

Deutsch: Lebkuchen / Español: Pan de jengibre / Português: Pão de gengibre / Français: Pain d'épices / Italiano: Pan di zenzero

Gingerbread refers to a variety of baked goods, typically flavored with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, or cinnamon and sweetened with honey, sugar, or molasses. Gingerbread is often associated with certain shapes and decorations, particularly during the Christmas season, and includes items ranging from soft, moist loaves of bread to crisp, firm cookies.

Deutsch: Zackenbarsch / Español: Mero / Português: Garoupa / Français: Mérou / Italiano: Cernia

Grouper refers to a variety of fish species that are part of the subfamily Epinephelinae. Groupers are widely appreciated in culinary contexts around the world for their mild, sweet flavor and firm texture, which makes them suitable for various types of cooking methods.