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Hog Jowl refers to a southern United States specialty; a cut of meat comes from the cheek of a hog.
Hog Maw refers the stomach of a pig and the dish made of stuffed pig's stomach. Hog Maw is an old Pennsylvania Dutch dish which is traditionally stuffed with smoked and fresh sausage, potatoes, cabbage, onions and other ingredients then baked.
Hog Maw is actually only the lining of a pig's stomach which is cleaned well cleaned well before using. This lining contains no fat, is just muscle and a thin layer of meat, similar to a a sausage casing with some meat on it.
Hojas de Aguacate refer to Avocado leaves come from the avocado tree and are used both as a garnish as well as for seasoning. The leave's slightly bitter taste adds flavor to various Mexican dishes like simmered meats and soups. The leaves of the the Mexican Avocado species has usually an anise scent that contributes to the flavor and aroma of the dishes.
Cooking Tips for Avocado Leaves
Bay leaves; fennel
Whether fresh or dried but especially dried, the leaves are best lightly toasted before using, to wake up the taste. You can use them whole as you would bay leaves, or ground, as a spice.
Storage Hints for Avocado Leaves
Store in a sealed container, as you would bay leaves.
Hokkien Mee refers to one of the popular hawker foods found in Penang. Aside from Asam Laksa, Hokkien Mee is also one of the foods that should not be missed while in Penang,
Hokkien Mee is made with a mixture of scalded yellow noodles, beehoon, bean sprouts and kangkong which is served in spicy prawn soup and is garnished with sliced prawns, sliced pork, hard -boiled egg and fried onion flakes.
Hokkien Mee is brought in Malaysia by immigrants from the Fujian province in China. However, Penang’s version of Hokkien Mee (prawn noodle) is unique. Unlike in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore where the yellow noodles are fried, the Penang version is cooked in tasty orange-red prawn stock. For another extra taste, Hokkein Mee can also be served witk pork ribs and intestines. But only for the adventurous types who want to taste it all, no matter how foreign the food is.
Penang is a state in Malaysia. The food in Penang is widely regarded as the best in Malaysia.