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Isitambu refers to one of the dishes found in Durban, South Africa which is made of beans mixed with Samp. Cooking Isitambu requires patience as it needs plenty of cooking-hours before Isitambu is ready to be serve. Durban is the largest city in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Durban is regarded as the busiest port in Africa and is also a major centre of tourism.

Iso-don refers to a Japanese dish of a bed of sushi rice with other ingredients mixed on top or a sushi rice bed under assorted fish or other ingredients.

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Isombe is referring to cassava leaves with eggplant and spinach which is one of the common dishes cooked in Rwanda

Isot Reçeli refers to a Turkish preserve or relish made from Urfa red peppers that is used as a spread. Isot Reçeli also means Isot pepper jam.

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Ital Food refers to the food of the Rastafarians, a vegetarian cuisine that does not make use of salt. The red, green and gold Rasta colors on dining establishments serves as a clue to locating Ital restaurants serving Ital Food. Ital food is derived from the word "vital food" (Self-determination of the black race resulted in the Rastafarians usage of the word 'I" to replace the first letter of many words). Ital food means it is natural, pure and clean food. For a Rastafarian it means no salt, no chemicals, no flesh, no blood, no whites (called whiteblood), no alcohol, no cigarettes and no drugs (herbsare not considered drugs). Rastafarians avoid salt, oil and meat. Their dietary laws are similar to the laws followed by Jews in Leviticus 11. Fish must be less than a foot long. No shell fish or fish without scales. Pork is especially condemned amongst Rastafarians. It is so important to not put the wrong thing in your body that some Rastafarians never cook in aluminum pots as it is said to leave traces of metal in the food that can get in your body. Cooking in a clay pot is popular among Rastafarians. Rastafarians see their food as a way to be one with nature and also as medicine for the body, as it builds your "strucha" (Patois or the word structure). There are also strict hygienic laws that Rastafarians follow. Natural food and drinks called 'Ital' food by Rastafarians has influenced Jamaica's culinary arts.

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Italian basil refers to a tender annual herb Ocimum basilicum with an aromatic flavour reminiscent of mint and cloves used in salads, pesto and Italian cooking, and added at the last minute to cooked dishes.

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Deutsch: Italienische Küche / Español: Cocina italiana / Português: Culinária italiana / Français: Cuisine italienne / Italiano: Cucina italiana

The term Italian Cuisine refers to the traditional culinary practices originating from the Italian Peninsula, shaped by centuries of regional diversity, cultural exchanges, and agricultural abundance. Recognized globally for its simplicity, emphasis on fresh ingredients, and regional specialties, it is a cornerstone of Mediterranean gastronomy and a UNESCO-listed intangible cultural heritage since 2010.

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Deutsch: Italien / Español: Italia / Português: Itália / Français: Italie / Italiano: Italia

Italy is celebrated globally for its rich culinary traditions, which are deeply rooted in its history and culture. Italian cuisine is known for its regional diversity, simplicity, and use of fresh, high-quality ingredients. It is one of the most popular and influential cuisines in the world, with a focus on flavour, texture, and presentation.

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Itik is a Filipino word for duck. It is also know as pato

Itim tim refers to a Nyonyan food made of duck with salted vegetables.

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