Glossary K
The food glossary +++ Popular Articles: 'Kamias', 'Kalamansi', 'Kasubha'
Kaimito (Scientific name: Chrusophillum cainito) also spelled Caimito. It is called Star apple in English. It is one of the exotic fruits found in the Philippines. When ripe, the flesh is milky white and sweet.
Kaimito is a round, green or purple-skinned fruit of the tree having same name. It belongs to the family Sapotaceae and is native to Central America and the West Indies. This fruit was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.
Kaimito is known in various names: Cainito, Caimito, Abiaba, Pomme du Lait, Estrella, Milk fruit and Aguay. The plant is sometimes called golden leaf tree as its genus name Chrysophyllum is a Greek word for "golden leaf".
Kairi Murg refers to a chicken dish made of chunks of chicken meat cooked with raw mangoes, garlic, ginger and small amount of ground chili. Kairi Murg is a very common dish in the Deccan and one of Hyderabadis favorite dishes.
Deccan refers to the Deccan Plateau, a large plateau in India which makes up the majority its southern part.
Deutsch: Kaiseki / Español: Kaiseki / Português: Kaiseki / Français: Kaiseki / Italiano: Kaiseki
Kaiseki in the food context refers to a traditional Japanese multi-course dining experience that emphasizes seasonality, artful presentation, and a balance of taste, texture, and appearance. Originating from the tea ceremony practices, kaiseki has evolved into an elaborate meal featuring a sequence of dishes, each prepared with meticulous care and aesthetic consideration.