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Le Me Tsolola refers to a traditional Comoros stew made of fried fish and meat with green bananas in a sauce of onions, tomatoes and coconut milk. Le Me Tsolola is usually served with rice.
Comoros is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, located off the eastern coast of Africa on the northern end of the Mozambique Channel between northern Madagascar and northeastern Mozambique. Comorian is a Bantu language that looks like, but is not related to, Swahili; each island has its own way of speaking it. The language contains many words of Arabic and French origin. All Comorians receive a Koranic education and learn to write their language in Arabic characters. Formal education is given in French, hence many of its traditional food has a French name.
Lihapullat refer to "Meatballs" in Finland. Lihapullat are made of minced meat rolled into balls and fried in the pan, served in a brown sauce most commonly with either boiled or mashed potatoes.
Licuados refer to one of the popular drinks in El Salvador. Licuados refer to blended fruit drink made of milk or water, sugar and fruits.Licuados are popular and traditional in Mexico and throughout Latin American countries, like Bolivia where Licuados are taken at breakfast time and Guatemala.
Moreover, Licuados are typically made with milk, fresh or frozen fruits and granulated sugar or honey. Licuado is very easy to make and only take some minutes to make it using a blender at home, or can be purchased in a variety of flavors at Latino markets and fastfood establishments.
Although Licuados are most often associated with fresh fruits and milk, juice or water can be used instead of milk, if desired. In some countries strawberry or banana flavors are two (2) of the most popular flavors.
Licuados is also one of Honduras national drink and refer to fruit juices and milk shakes made from fruits available in the coutry and seasonal, such as mangoes, piñas (pineapples), watermelons and bananas.
"Licuado" means blended and in Guatemala, it is considered a part of the country's culture. Licuado can be a breakfast replacement or can be consumed later in the morning or in the afternoon as a "pick-me-up" snack.
Some Latin American restaurants offer them already in their menu. It is made with milk with several varieties of fresh fruits, like mango, papaya, banana, strawberry. Customers can request Licuados based on their preferences - with or without ice, with vanilla flavor or without, and with additional treat, like granola, nuts (almonds or walnuts), shredded coconut, chocolate powder, raisins or eggs, and cinnamon as a topping.
Licuado is a very versatile treat, and can be very healthy when there is no added sugar and only pure fresh fruits are used.