Glossary K

Kottu refers ot one of the popular foods in Sri Lanka which is composed of shredded pieces of Sri Lankan Paratha bread which is stir fried with assorted spices and choices of meat or vegetable ingredients.

Kottu is also one of Sri Lankan popular street foods. It is said to be Sri Lanka's version of Hamburger, something so delicious and Hard to resist.

There are several varieties of Kottu: (1) Egg Kottu which is made with vegetables (leeks, cabbage, onions) and egg ; and (2) Cheese Kottu made with addition of cheese, like a Cheeseburger.

Kottu is often served with a separate bowl of curry sauce to give extra moisture and add extra flavor to the stir-fried Paratha (Sri Lanka's flatbread).

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Koufeta refers to Greek's candy coated almonds which are are served to the wedding guests as the wedding reception party favors.

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Kouji is a Japanese word for malted rice

Koulourakia refers to Greek crispy, golden-colored, subtly sweet cookies shaped by hand; sometimes covered with sesame seed. Koulourakia is also known as Koulouria.

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Koumys refers to fermented mares’ milk that is mildly alcoholic and can still be found in the countryside of Kyrgyzstan. In Kyrgyzstan, refusing an offer of koumys may cause offence

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Koumyss refers to Kazakhtan's fermented mare's milk.

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Koung means "cake" in Franconian dialect which is callled Kuchen in standard German. East Franconian German (in Franconia, i.e. in North Bavaria) is one of the dialects spoken in Bavaria.

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Köura mara is a Maori word for rock lobster or crayfish

Kourabiedes refers to the traditional Greek Christmas cookies coated with powdered sugar.

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Kourdak refers to the traditional Kazakh dish which is a mix of fried heart, kidneys, liver (organd and offals) and meat.