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Gorp is another name for trail mix

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Gorshochki refers to Belarus potato pancakes with mushrooms, stewed meat served in a pot.

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Gosari is Korean word for "Bracken". Jeju bracken grows in humid upland areas and is thick and bulky, yet tender and soft. Jeju Gosari (bracken) was traditionally served to the king and used for traditional medicine. It contains plenty of protein, iron and minerals that clean the blood and speed up diuresis. Gosari is now commonly used in Jeju. One of Jeju's pork broth which makes use of Gosari (also fiddleheads) is called "Jeju Yukgaejang" Gosari is declared as one of the seven (7) wonders of the jeju kitchen for 2014; one of the 7 delectable foods from Jeju after surveys were conducted with both tourists and Korean citizens. Jeju refers to Jeju Island which is the largest island in South Korea and Jeju Province is one of the nine provinces of South Korea. The province is situated on the nation's largest island of Jeju.

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Gosari Namul (Parboiled Fern Braken Salad) Gosari Namul The young spring shoots of ferns are picked, parboiled, dried, and stored for year 'round use by Buddhist monks or families living near the mountains. The dried ferns are soaked and pan-fried with minced beef then seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, and chopped green onions. Spiciness: mild Average Price: free How to Prepare Gosari Namul Wash gosari and remove coarse stems. Place in a mixing bowl with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Set aside. Preheat salad oil in a skillet. Saute chopped garlic and add the gosari. Mix thoroughly on high heat. When gosari is well mixed and tender, add sesame oil and chopped chives (optional).

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Gosht is the Hindi generic term for "Meat

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Goshtaba refers to a gravy dish dish from Jammu and Kashmir which is called by Muslims as a "Dish of Kings ". Goshtaba's main ingredients are Meatballs, ghee, onion, and Garam masala. Goshtaba is famous for its flavor and taste. It is served as the last meat dish in a Wazawan feast, before the dessert.

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Gota is the Italian word for cheek or jowl.

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English: Broken wheat ball / Deutsch: Weizenkugel / Español: Bolita de trigo partido / Português: Bolinha de trigo partido / Français: Boule de blé cassé / Italiano: Pallina di grano spezzato /

Gothambu Unda refer to sweet balls from Kerala, India made from Wheat, ghee, jaggery, Cardamom and grated fresh coconut then formed into balls and steamed. Gothambu Unda is literally translated as "wheat ball"

Gothambu and Unda are Malayalam words for Wheat and Ball, respectively

It is said that Gothambu Unda have been famous in Kerala as the standard prison food. Nowadays, people from Kerala used Gothambu to make various dishes and sweets for snacks.

Gothambu is also spelled Gothumbu.

Below is a picture of the Gothambu Unda made by a family friend from Allepey, Kerala, India using Cracked/Broken Wheat called Gothambu Nurukku or Gothambu Ari in Malayalam, the language of spoken in the state of Kerala.

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Gothambu/Gothumbu Chappati also called Gothambu/Gothumbu Roti refers to flat bread from Kerala, India made from Wheat or Wheat flour (Gothambu Mavu).

Gothambu/Gothumbu is the Malayalam word for Wheat and Chappati/Roti refers to Indian flat bread which is known all over the world.

Below is a picture of Gothambu/Gothumbu Chappati/Roti

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Gothambu/Gothumbu Nurukku Payasam also called Gothambu/Gothumbu Ari Payasam is Cracked/broken Wheat Pudding which is one of the desserts or snacks from Kerala, India

Gothambu/Gothumbu Nurukku Payasam is made from Cracked/Broken Wheat, Ghee, Milk and Jaggery, spiced with Cardamom Powder. Exceptional ingredients are Raisins and Cashew Nuts. However, most housewives who cook any kind of Payasam always add Cashew Nuts, especially when it is cooked for special occassions, like Onam and birthday celebrations.

Picture below is one of the several varieties of Payasam which I was served in Allepey, Kerala, India.

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