Glossary H

Hirse is the German word for "millet" or "sorghum". Cooked as alternate to rice in some states in Germany both as an ingredient for sweet or savory dishes.

Hishimochi refers to a Japanese sweet with pink, white and green layers which is one of the special foods associated with Hina Matsuri. On Hina Matsuri, Japanese families with girls will display a special set of dolls and serve special foods, like Hishimochi to celebrate having a girl or girls in the family. Moreover, Hishimochi which is also spelled Hishi-Mochi refers to a diamond shaped rice cakes are placed on the stand with Hina dolls. Hishimochi are colored in pink which implies peach flowers, white which denotes snow, and green that mplies new growth. Hina Matsuri is celebrated annually in March 3.

Deutsch: Geschichte / Español: Historia / Português: História / Français: Histoire / Italiano: Storia

History in the food context refers to the study and exploration of how food and culinary practices have evolved over time, including the origins of ingredients, the development of cooking methods, and the cultural significance of specific dishes. It examines the role of food in human societies, from ancient civilizations to the present day, exploring how agriculture, trade, migration, and technological advancements have shaped diets and food traditions across the world.

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Hito is a Filipino word for catfish

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Hiwain is a Filipino term which means to cut

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Deutsch: Hiwas / Español: Hiwas / Português: Hiwas / Français: Hiwas / Italiano: Hiwas /

Hiwas is one of the kinds/varieties of fishes found in the Philippines. Hiwas is also called Bilong-Bilong in some provinces in the southern Island of the Country, like in the Province of Iloilo. This popular fish is also called Chabita and Tahas in the country

Hiwas is called Moonfish and Big flat Fish/Sole.

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Hiyamugi refers to Japanese thin, white noodles that are made in the same way as udon, but cut very thinly.

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Hiyara is a Turkish word for cucumber

Hjortron is the Swedish word for cloudberries

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Hkyin is Myanmar word for "fork".

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