Glossary K

Konfityor is the Russian word for jam

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Konijn in Gueuze is a a Belgian dish of rabbit cooked in Belgian Gueuze beer.

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Konijn in Gueze refers to a Belgian special rabbit dish which is prepared in Belgian beer called Gueze. Rabbit is eaten in Belgium and in other European countries.

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Konnyaku refers to the Japanese firm jelly made from Konnyaku flour. Hijiki are added in the jelly. Konnyaku is not sweet and does not have much taste itself. Konnyaku is very popular because it is low in calories and high in fiber. Konnyaku is also known as "konjac, konjaku, devil ’s tongue, voodoo lily, snake palm, or elephant yam”. It is a natural food made from a type of mountain potato mixed with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide extracted from eggshells. It is a traditional Japanese health food and has been consumed for over 2000 years. It appears in many dishes in Japanese cuisine such as Oden, Sukiyaki and Sashimi. Besides that, it is also widely used as a substitute for gelatin in making jelly dessert, and is recently eaten as jelly or instant soup.

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Konserven is a German word which means tinned food or canned foods, food in tetra packs, glass for preserved foods, etc.

Konservierungsarten is a German term which means "methods of preservation", examples are drying, adding sugar, adding vinegar, freezing, etc.

Kontrollleuchte is a German word for heat indicator; pre-heat light, an example is a heat indicator in the ovens

Konyagi refers to Tanzania' s popular, cheap, and frightfully strong gin/liquor. Tanzanians make home-brewed beer from a variety of ingredients. Konyagi is available in pubs and considered as one of the popular drinks in Tanzania.

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English: Chinese Potato

Koorka, scientifically known as "Ipomoea digitata," is a lesser-known tuberous root vegetable that is primarily cultivated and consumed in South Asia and some parts of Africa. Although not as famous as potatoes or carrots, Koorka offers a unique flavor and versatility in the culinary world. In this article, we will explore Koorka in the food context, including its definition, culinary uses, potential risks, and legal considerations, along with some popular recipes to savor this distinctive ingredient.

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Koorka Olarthiyathu/Ularthiyathu refers to Kerala's stir fry food made from Koorka which is the Malayalam word for Chinese Potato.

Olarthiyathu is one of Kerala's foods. Olarthiyathu is a Malayalam word which literally translated as "dried up completely". Koorka is stir-fried until "dried up" with lots of onions, slices of Chilies, coconut and several spices, such as Kadugu and Curry Leaves.

Koorka Olarthiyathu goes very well with steamed rice, Porotta and Chappathi/Rotie and Papadam which is usually served to complete a meal in Kerala.

Below are pictures of Koorka Olarthiyathu prepared by a family in the district of Allepey in Kerala.

Koorka is also spelled as Koorkka, Korkka or Kurkka Olathiyathu/Ularthiyathu, a Chinese Potato Stir Fry

Can be seen clearly from this variety of Olarthiyathu are green Pepper, Onions and Kadugu (black mustard seeds)

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