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Deutsch: Hirse / Español: Mijo / Português: Milho-miúdo / Français: Millet / Italiano: Miglio
Millet refers to a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. Millet is a staple in many developing countries and offers a robust, drought-resistant crop option. It includes several species such as pearl millet, foxtail millet, and finger millet among others.
Deutsch: Manju / Español: Manju / Português: Manju / Français: Manju / Italiano: Manju
Manju is a popular Japanese confection traditionally made from flour, rice powder, and buckwheat and filled with a sweet filling, most commonly red bean paste made from azuki beans. Originating in Japan, manju is often enjoyed as a dessert or a snack, particularly during tea ceremonies and festive occasions.
Deutsch: Mexikanisch / Español: Mexicano / Português: Mexicano / Français: Mexicain / Italiano: Messicano /
Mexico in the food context refers to the rich and diverse culinary traditions that are integral to Mexican culture. Mexican cuisine is renowned worldwide for its vibrant flavors, varied ingredients, and complex techniques, ranging from pre-Hispanic dishes to modern interpretations that blend indigenous and European influences.
Deutsch: Muschel / Español: Mejillón / Português: Mexilhão / Français: Moule / Italiano: Cozze
Mussel in the food context refers to a type of shellfish that is commonly used in various culinary dishes around the world. Mussels are bivalve mollusks with elongated blue-black shells and are highly appreciated for their sweet and subtle seafood flavor.
Deutsch: Maultasche / Español: Maultasche / Português: Maultasche / Français: Maultasche / Italiano: Maultasche
Maultasche is a traditional German dish, particularly popular in the region of Swabia. It resembles a large dumpling or ravioli and consists of an outer layer of pasta dough filled with a mixture of seasoned meat, spinach, bread crumbs, and onions.
Deutsch: Maori / Español: Maorí / Português: Maori / Français: Maori / Italiano: Maori
Maori cuisine refers to the traditional food practices of the Maori people, the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand. This cuisine is deeply rooted in the history and culture of the Maori community and is known for its unique methods of preparation and cooking, especially the use of earth ovens, known as hangi.