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Deutsch: Lyoner / Español: Lyoner / Português: Lyoner / Français: Lyoner / Italiano: Lyoner

Lyoner refers to a type of sausage that originated in the Saarland region of Germany and is closely associated with French cuisine, particularly from the Lyon area. Known also as Fleischwurst, Lyoner is a finely ground sausage made from pork, and sometimes beef or veal, seasoned with various spices.

Deutsch: Lagerbier / Español: Cerveza tipo Lager / Português: Cerveja Lager / Français: Bière Lager / Italiano: Birra Lager

Lager is a type of beer that is fermented and conditioned at low temperatures using a specific type of yeast known as Saccharomyces pastorianus. It is one of the two main types of beer, the other being ale, which is fermented at higher temperatures. Lager is known for its clean, crisp flavor profile and can range in color from very pale to amber or dark brown depending on the specific grains used in brewing.

Deutsch: Frühlingsrollen mit Sojasprossen / Español: Rollitos primavera de brotes de soja / Português: Rolinhos primavera de broto de feijão / Français: Rouleaux de printemps aux germes de soja / Italiano: Involtini primavera con germogli di soia

Lumpiang Toge in the food context refers to a Filipino dish consisting of spring rolls filled with mung bean sprouts (toge) and other vegetables, and sometimes meat, wrapped in a thin pastry skin and deep-fried until crispy. The filling often includes a mix of carrots, cabbage, and sometimes tofu or ground meat, seasoned with garlic, onions, and soy sauce or fish sauce for added flavor. Lumpiang Toge is a popular street food and snack in the Philippines, known for its crunchy texture and savory taste, often served with a vinegar-based dipping sauce or a sweet and spicy sauce.

Deutsch: Lumpiang Shanghai / Español: Lumpiang Shanghai / Português: Lumpiang Shanghai / Français: Lumpiang Shanghai / Italiano: Lumpiang Shanghai

Lumpiang Shanghai in the food context refers to a popular Filipino dish consisting of thin, spring roll wrappers filled with a mixture of ground meat (usually pork, but sometimes beef or chicken), minced vegetables (like carrots and onions), and seasonings. These rolls are tightly wrapped into small logs, then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. Lumpiang Shanghai is known for its savory flavor, often enhanced with ingredients such as soy sauce, garlic, and black pepper, and served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce or vinegar-based sauce.

Deutsch: Nackte Frühlingsrollen / Español: Rollitos de primavera desnudos / Português: Rolinhos primavera nus / Français: Rouleaux de printemps nus / Italiano: Involtini primavera nudi

Lumpiang Hubad in the food context refers to a Filipino dish that translates to "naked spring rolls." This version of lumpia presents the traditional filling of a spring roll without the wrapping and frying, serving the mixture of vegetables and sometimes meat or seafood directly on a plate or as a salad. The dish usually consists of a variety of stir-fried vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, green beans, and bean sprouts, and it may include ingredients like tofu, shrimp, or ground pork. Lumpiang Hubad is often garnished with crushed peanuts and served with a sweet and savory garlic sauce, making it a lighter, healthier alternative to the traditional fried lumpia.

Deutsch: Gemüse-Frühlingsrollen / Español: Rollitos primavera de verduras / Português: Rolinhos primavera de legumes / Français: Rouleaux de printemps aux légumes / Italiano: Involtini primavera di verdure

Lumpiang Gulay in the food context refers to a Filipino dish consisting of vegetable spring rolls. These rolls are made by wrapping a mixture of stir-fried vegetables in a thin pastry wrapper and then frying them until crispy. The vegetable filling typically includes ingredients such as cabbage, carrots, green beans, and bean sprouts, seasoned with garlic, onions, and soy sauce. Lumpiang Gulay is a popular snack or appetizer in the Philippines and can also serve as a side dish for meals.