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Deutsch: Gebratene Bambussprossen / Español: Brotes de bambú salteados / Português: Brotos de bambu refogados / Français: Pousses de bambou sautées / Italiano: Germogli di bambù saltati

Ginisang Labong in the food context refers to a Filipino dish made from sautéed bamboo shoots, known locally as "labong." This dish combines the tender, slightly sweet bamboo shoots with garlic, onion, and tomato, and often includes meat such as pork or shrimp for added flavor. It is a classic example of Filipino home cooking, showcasing how simple ingredients can be transformed into a nutritious and flavorful meal. Seasonings like fish sauce or soy sauce are added to enhance the taste, and it is sometimes enriched with leafy greens or coconut milk for extra richness and texture.

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Ginisang Munggo refers to a Filipino dish of sauteed mung beans.

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English: Sautéed Upo / Deutsch: Gebratener Upo / Español: Upo salteado / Português: Upo refogado / Français: Upo sauté / Italiano: Upo saltato /

Ginisang Upo refers to sauteed Bottle Gourd in English. Upo is sliced into small cubes and sauteed with onions and garlic, and sometimes with a bit of ground pork or small pieces of shrimps. Sometimes, housewives also saute Upo with canned sardines. Upo can also be sauteed plain with just chopped onions and garlic and it will still taste good.

Ginisa means saute in the Philippines using onions (sibuyas), garlic (bawang), tomatoes (kamatis) and/or ginger (luya). Ginger is especially used by some cookes in the Philippines when cooking fish or chicken to remove the fishy taste.

Almost all kinds of vegetables are used in the Philippines for Ginisa or sauteed dishes, such as Eggplant (Talong), Ampalaya (Bitter gourd), Sitaw (snake beans), Kalabas (Squash/Pumpkin), and many more.

In small food shops and food stalls along the streets in the Philippines called Karinderia or Turo-Turo, Ginisang Upo and other sauteed vegetables are always a part of the many dishes being offered most especially for lunch. These Sauteed vegetables are sold cheap for the masses who want cheap and affordable, but nutrious foods

Below are pictures of Ginisang Upo sold in a small food shop (Karinderia)in the Philippines during lunchtime.

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Ginjinha or simply Ginja refers to Portugal's liqueur made by fermenting Ginja berry (similar to cherry) in brandy. Ginjinha is served in a shot form with a piece of the fermented fruit on the bottom of the cup. It is a favourite liqueur of many Portuguese and is a typical drink in Lisbon and Óbidos. The drink’s 19th-century inventor is a friar named Espinheira. Ginjinha is a very famous Portuguese drink. In the Rossio area there are still a few Ginjinha bars open and it is nice to walk in and see all the old men having their glass of the drink (which is usually served with a piece of fruit inside). The most popular place in Lisbon to drink the famous Ginjinha is at "The Ginjinha do Rossio", located at Praça de São Domingos, Rossio, Baixa district. It is a tiny bar where you can see locals and tourist alike having fun enjoying the drink. After eating thei famous chicken Piri-Piri, a shot of Ginjinha is a welcome treat. Ginjinha or just Ginja, is a Portuguese typical drink. It is made by infusing sour cherry in Portuguese brandy (aguardente) and adding sugar with other ingredients. It is served in a shot form with a piece of the fruit in the bottom of the cup. Lots of people stops in this little establishment in Rossio to tasted it.

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Ginjo-shu refers to a Japanese term for a sake which is brewed with rice milled so that no more than 60\% of the grain remains

Deutsch: Ginseng / Español: Ginseng / Português: Ginseng / Français: Ginseng / Italiano: Ginseng

Ginseng is a popular herb known for its medicinal properties and is often used as an ingredient in food and beverages. The root of the plant is the most commonly used part, and it is valued for its potential health benefits, including boosting energy levels, improving cognitive function, and enhancing overall wellness.

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Ginumis is a Filipino dessert made of gelatin, crispy rice mixed with coconut milk

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Gira refers to Lithuanian's non-alcoholic fermented drink that is made from bread.

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Gisado is a Filipino term which refers to all foods that are "sauteed". Gisadong Talong means Sauteed Eggplant.

Gisantes is the Filipino term for "peas" usually available in the Philippines in cans. Canned peas are available all the time in the supermarkets.

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