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English: Inkalti / Deutsch: Inkalti / Español: Inkalti / Português: Inkalti / Français: Inkalti / Italiano: Inkalti /

Inkalti refers to an Ilocano's molasses-based dessert; sweet snack made of rice balls which are dipped in boiling molasses. Bamboo sticks (usually used for barbecues) are used to take the rice balls out of the pan and in dipping process. It is the Ilocano version of "Swiss Fondue".

Other varities of foods dipped in molasses are sliced Saba (banana), Camote (sweet potato) and sliced male papaya trunk dipped all dipped in boiling molasses.

Inkalti is essentially foods cooked on the table a la Fondue, as in rice balls (Inkalti nga Bilo-Bilo) , trunk of papaya (Inkalti nga Papaya), banana (Inkalti nga Saba) .

Personal Note: I think I must go back to Ilocos and find out more about this food. I have been to Ilocos Sur several times, I spent one Christmas in Vigan, but I have never seen this food presented on any restaurants. Maybe I have to go farther north and visit again Ilocos Norte. I hope somebody can enlighten me, too about this Ilocano sweet snack. I am really very curious about this, especially the Inkalti nga Papaya as I didnt know that papaya trunks can be used as food.

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Insalata di cavolo is the Italian term which means "coleslaw", a sald made of thinly sliced cabbage, sometimes with added carrots and onions, and mayonnaise.

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Insalata di pollo is the Italian dish which refers to "chicken salad"

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Insam is the Korean word for "Ginseng". Ginseng is the famous root for its medicinal properties that is also used in Korea for cooking. Fresh Ginseng is called Susam and is served sliced as a special appetizer or dessert. It can also be made into a juice. Dried ginseng is most usually used to make tea (Insamcha ) . Some of the foods made from Ginseng as an ingredient are: 1. Insam-jeonggwa (Candied Ginseng) - Sliced ginseng simmered until soft, then glazed in water with honey, sweet syrup, sugar and salt until candied 2. Insamju (Ginseng Wine) - Liquor that is fermented with ground ginseng or flavored by adding a pouch of ginseng to wine that has already been made 3. Insamcha (Ginseng Tea) - A tea traditionally made by simmering ginseng, jujubes (Korean dates), and peeled chestnuts. Ginseng tea is served with pine nuts on top. Powdered form is already available. 4. Misam-muchim (Seasoned Young Ginseng) - Thin, young ginseng roots seasoned with a spicy soy sauce or vinegared red chili pepper paste 5. Susam-jeonggwa (Candied Fresh Ginseng) - Ginseng pieces are simmered in sugar water then candied with sweet syrup or honey

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Insam -ju refers to a drink made from Korean Vodka and ginseng roots. It is a local speciality and is worth trying.

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Insamcha (Ginseng Tea) refers to a Korean tea traditonally made by simmering a mixture of ginseng, jujubes, and peeled chestnuts. An instant powdered version has become widely available already in Korea. Honey is added as sweetener Korean tiny Ginseng has a strong fragrance and taste. It is a special product of Korea which is good for physical strength. Certain studies have also found saponin in Ginseng to have anti-cancer properties. Korean ginseng has been identified with the highest saponin content and the best effects. Insamcha is served with pine nuts on top.

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Insamju refers to Ginseng wine. It is a kind of liquor fermented with ground ginseng . It can also be made by adding a pouch of ginseng as flavoring to a wine that has already been made

Insarabasab refers to the Ilocano's, particularly Ilocos Norte's version of Sisig. insarabasab is made from grilled pork strips served with fresh tomatoes and onions

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Deutsch: Anleitung / Español: Instrucción / Português: Instrução / Français: Instruction / Italiano: Istruzione

Instruction in the food context refers to a set of step-by-step directions provided to guide the preparation, cooking, or serving of a dish. Instructions are an essential part of recipes, outlining the techniques, timings, and methods required to achieve the desired outcome.

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Deutsch: IBU (Internationale Bittereinheiten) / Español: IBU (Unidades Internacionales de Amargor) / Português: IBU (Unidades Internacionais de Amargor) / Français: IBU (Unités Internationales d'Amertume) / Italiano: IBU (Unità Internazionali di Amarezza)

IBU (International Bitterness Unit) is a measurement used in the food and beverage industry, especially in brewing, to quantify the bitterness of beer. Bitterness in beer primarily comes from hops, specifically the alpha acids present in the plant, which are extracted during the brewing process.

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