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Matelote refers to French fish stew made with red or white wine, and often cooked only with freshwater fish. However, Matelote is already made throughout France in several variations, depending on local tastes and available seasonal foods.

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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.

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Matevž refers to Slovenian dish of puréed beans with cracklings with sauerkraut or sour turnip. Matevž is a purée made from boiled potatoes and beans, which was used to be a main dish for the poorer population or a side dish for sauerkraut, sour turnip and sausages. Matevž is one of the traditiona foods from Dolenjska, one of the Regions of Slovenia

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Mathanni is an Indian term for wooden whisk

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- Mathi Cutlets (Fish Cutlets) :

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.

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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.

Matjesill is the Swedish word which means "sweet pickled herring"

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Matka is referring to Indian round earthenware pot filled with ice and salt and used to freeze ice cream

Matoke also spelled Matooke refers to the plantain or plantain banana in Uganda, where Plantains are a staple crop. In Uganda, plantain bananas are usually wrapped in plantain leaves and steamed until tender. This dish can be made with or without the meat. Matoke is likewise a green banana which is usually steamed in its own leaves and mashed In Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar, Matoke usually refers to plantains cooked with meat. Uganda is one of the countries in Africa which shares borders with Sudan to the north, Kenya to the east, Lake Victoria to the southeast, Tanzania and Rwanda to the south and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to the west.

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Matsoni refers to Georgian sour yoghurt drink. Georgian Matsoni or yoghurt is one fo the best in the world. It is made from boiled fresh milk and a bacterial starter and said to have certain medicinal qualities. Georgian yoghurt is made from cow's milk or even richer water buffalo milk. It is always shimmery with a pleasant tartness and never gelatinous just like other yoghurt available in the market. Matsoni can be eaten with warm meat, vegetables, Khachapuri, or blend with fresh honey or fruit depending on individual taste. It is eaten alobe for breakfast or added to soups, vegetable dishes and stews. Matsoni which comes straight from the farm has a quite different taste according to many from the store-bought yogurt. Georgia is a small country in the Caucasus, surrounded on the north by Russia, on the east by Azerbaijan, on the south by Armenia and Turkey, and on the west by the Black Sea.

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