Glossary M
Deutsch: Material / Español: Material / Português: Material / Français: Matériau / Italiano: Materiale
Material in the food context refers to the substances or components used in the preparation, packaging, or serving of food. These materials can include the ingredients used in cooking, the packaging that protects and preserves food products, and the tools or utensils that come into contact with food during processing and consumption. The quality, safety, and appropriateness of these materials are essential for ensuring the integrity and safety of food products.
Mathi Cutlets refer to Kerala style fish cakes patties/croquettes. This particular fish cutlets are made from Mathi, the Malayalam term for Sardines.
Fish Cutlets are made from varieties of fish, such as Mathi (Sardines) which are finely chopped and mixed with boiled mashed potatoes and spices, dipped in a Kadalamavu (Chickpea flour) or Rusks made into breadcrumbs then deep-fried in Coconut oil.
Pictures below are uncooked/raw Mathi cutlets ready for frying in Coconut oil.
The next pictures below are Fish/Mathi Cutlets after deep-frying in Coconut oil. Often served with rice, curry or chutney for lunch or dinner. But can also be served as savory snacks.
Matjeshering refers to a German food made of young salted herring, a kind of fish. It is usually eaten as a filling for a type of bread called Brötchen and served with Potato salad (Kartoffelsalat) and pickled cucumber (Salzgurken /Cornichons ) and also with sliced apples and onions.
Matjes is a German word for "young herring". It is cooked in several variations of different states of Germany. They are salted, pickled or smoked. Among the popular German dishes made of Matjes are: Bratheringe, Rollmöpse, Matjesfilet, Bismarkhering or Salzheringe, among others.