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Deutsch: Lebkuchen / Español: Pan de jengibre / Português: Pão de gengibre / Français: Pain d'épices / Italiano: Pan di zenzero
Ginger Bread in the food context refers to a sweet baked good that comes in various forms, from a dense, cake-like loaf to a crisp, cookie-style treat, all flavored primarily with ginger and a mix of other spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Molasses or honey is often used as a sweetener, contributing to its dark color and rich, moist texture. Gingerbread is commonly associated with the winter holiday season, especially in Western cultures, where it's used to make festive treats such as gingerbread houses and gingerbread men cookies.
Deutsch: Ginataang Santol und Garnelen / Español: Santol y camarones en leche de coco / Português: Santol e camarão em leite de coco / Français: Santol et crevettes au lait de coco / Italiano: Santol e gamberi in latte di cocco
Ginataang Santol at Hipon in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish that combines santol (cottonfruit) and shrimp cooked in coconut milk. This dish is a unique blend of flavors, showcasing the sourness of the santol fruit with the sweetness of shrimp, all balanced within the rich, creamy texture of coconut milk. The santol fruit is peeled and grated or finely chopped, then cooked with shrimp, garlic, onion, ginger, and sometimes chili peppers to create a savory, slightly spicy, and aromatic dish.
Deutsch: Ginataang Papaya / Español: Ginataang Papaya / Português: Ginataang Papaya / Français: Ginataang Papaya / Italiano: Ginataang Papaya
Ginataang Papaya in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish where unripe papaya is cooked in coconut milk (gata). This dish is a savory and creamy stew, often enhanced with the addition of shrimp, fish, or pork and spiced with garlic, onion, ginger, and sometimes chili peppers for heat. The use of green, unripe papaya gives the dish a mild sweetness and a slightly crisp texture, which contrasts beautifully with the rich, creamy coconut milk.
Deutsch: Ginataang Labong / Español: Ginataang Labong / Português: Ginataang Labong / Français: Ginataang Labong / Italiano: Ginataang Labong
Ginataang Labong in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish made from bamboo shoots (labong) cooked in coconut milk (gata). This dish is a staple in Philippine cuisine, known for its creamy texture and rich, slightly spicy flavor. The bamboo shoots provide a tender yet crisp contrast to the creamy sauce, making it a beloved comfort food. Often, shrimp, pork, or dried fish are added to the dish for extra flavor and protein, along with spices like garlic, onion, ginger, and sometimes chili peppers for heat.
Deutsch: Kamansi in Kokosmilch / Español: Kamansi en leche de coco / Português: Kamansi em leite de coco / Français: Kamansi au lait de coco / Italiano: Kamansi nel latte di cocco
Ginataang Kamansi in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish made from breadnut (kamansi), which is cooked in coconut milk (gata). Kamansi, known scientifically as Artocarpus camansi, is closely related to breadfruit and jackfruit, and is valued for its starchy, edible seeds and flesh. This dish is a part of the broader category of "Ginataan" recipes in Filipino cuisine, which involves cooking various ingredients in coconut milk, often resulting in creamy, rich, and flavorful dishes.
Deutsch: Gebacken / Español: Horneado / Português: Assado / Français: Cuit au four / Italiano: Al forno
Gebacken in the food context refers to food that has been baked, a cooking method involving dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven. This method is widely used for preparing a variety of dishes, from breads, cakes, and pastries to casseroles, meat, and vegetables. Baking transforms the ingredients through the heat, resulting in changes in texture, flavor, and appearance. It's a fundamental cooking technique in many cuisines around the world, celebrated for its ability to produce both savory and sweet dishes with a distinct taste and texture.