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Kiriboshi Daikon refer dried strips of daikon radish; dried, shredded daikon radish from Japanr. Kiriboshi Daikon is made with white daikon radish which are shredded into strips then dried (traditionally in the sun). The drying process brings out the sweetness, and concentrates the fiber and mineral content. It is recorded that 100 grams of Kiriboshi contains 6.6 grams of fiber and 94 mg of calcium, including vitamins B1 and B12 and iron, with only about 20 calories. A handful of Kiriboshi is enough for most recipes, hence it has no calories at all when added to dishes.
However, Daikons which has an unusual smell when fresh are more smelly in its dried form, to avoid this smell, they must be soaked in water then drained before cooking. Soaking in water also soften them before cooking. It can be reconstituted either by soaking in cold water for about an hour then rinsed, or by blanching in boiling water for a couple of minutes. Drain away the soaking or blanching water and rinse before using. Kiriboshi Daikon has quite neutral in flavor, and takes on the flavors of whatever dish is cooked.
To make Kiriboshi Daikon, just shred up a fresh Daikon into long strips, spread out on a basket and dry in the sun for a couple of days, this is particularly easier to do in summer when there is a lot of sun or by using a food dehydrator if available.
Deutsch: Kirschwasser / Español: Kirschwasser / Português: Kirschwasser / Français: Kirsch / Italiano: Kirschwasser
Kirschwasser, commonly known as kirsch, is a clear, colorless brandy traditionally made from double-distillation of morello cherries, a type of sour cherry. The name "Kirschwasser" is German for "cherry water," reflecting its origins and primary ingredient.
Kirsebælikør/Kirsebaelikor refers to the traditional Danish cherry liqueur that is similar to original German brandy, known as Kirsch. Heering Cherry Liqueur has a characteristic deep fruity aroma and a strong flavor of cherries. It is usually made from the sour morello cherry which gives the liqueur a specific bitter aftertaste. Usually served in a small glass as an apéritif, it can also be mixed with coffee and other alcoholic drinks. It is often used to make traditional Danish desserts such as Risalamande - a rice pudding with cherries. It can also be found in various chocolate products.
Kirsebælikør/Kirsebaelikor is also known as Heering or Heering Cherry Liqueur .
Kisel refers to Russian fruity, smooth and creamy dessert made from fruit or berry juice and starch. Kisel is a berry dessert drink; a fruit dessert using pureed berries. Kisel is one of the oldest dessert on record that comes out as a sort of thickened fruit mixture, or jelly. It can be served by itself or mixed with milk as perfect dessert after a hearty meal and it is also perfect for summer parties.The berries which can be used to prepare Kisel are strawberries, blackberries, or rasperries or the mixture of the three.
Other popular flavors for Kisel are apple, rhubarb and apricot. Fruits that are used can be fresh or dried. The usual procedure is to puree the fruit and thicken slightly with a potato starch.