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Jollof rice

Deutsch: Jollof-Reis / Español: Arroz Jollof / Português: Arroz Jollof / Français: Riz Jollof / Italiano: Riso Jollof

Jollof rice is a popular West African dish made with rice, tomatoes, onions, and a Blend of spices. It is known for its rich, savoury flavour and vibrant orange-red colour, typically achieved by cooking the rice in a tomato-based sauce. Jollof rice is widely enjoyed across West Africa, with each country and region offering its own variations, but it is particularly associated with Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal. It is often served as a main dish or a side, usually accompanied by grilled meats, fried plantains, or vegetables.

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Julienned

Deutsch: Julienne schneiden / Español: Cortado en juliana / Português: Cortado em juliana / Français: Coupé en julienne / Italiano: Tagliato a julienne

Julienned refers to a culinary technique in which vegetables or other food items are cut into thin, matchstick-like strips. This method of cutting not only enhances the visual appeal of the dish but also ensures uniform cooking and texture.

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Japan

Deutsch: Japan / Español: Japón / Português: Japão / Français: Japon / Italiano: Giappone

Japan in the context of food is renowned for its unique and diverse cuisine, which emphasizes fresh ingredients, seasonal produce, and aesthetically pleasing presentation. Japanese cuisine, also known as Washoku, is not only a culinary practice but also a cultural heritage that reflects Japan's history, traditions, and natural environment. The country's food culture is characterized by its variety, from street food to elaborate kaiseki meals, and it has significantly influenced global gastronomy.

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Japanese

Deutsch: Japanisch / Español: Japonés / Português: Japonês / Français: Japonais / Italiano: Giapponese

Japanese in the food context refers to the culinary traditions and dishes originating from Japan, characterized by its emphasis on seasonality, quality of ingredients, and presentation. Japanese cuisine is known for its aesthetic form and healthful qualities, including a wide use of seafood, vegetables, and rice.

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Jicama

Deutsch: Jicama / Español: Jícama / Português: Inhame-mexicano / Français: Jicama / Italiano: Jicama

Jicama is a tuberous root vegetable native to Mexico and Central America, often referred to as Mexican yam bean or Mexican turnip. It is part of the Legume family and is grown for its crisp, sweet-tasting, edible root.

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Jerky

Deutsch: Dörrfleisch / Español: Carne seca / Português: Carne seca / Français: Viande séchée / Italiano: Carne secca

Jerky in the food context refers to lean trimmed meat that has been cut into strips and dried to prevent spoilage. Typically, this involves marinating the meat in a seasoning solution, which can include a variety of spices, and then drying it at a low temperature. The result is a convenient, high-protein, and long-lasting snack.

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