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Niyog is the Filipino (Tagalog) word for Matured Coconut which is the source of Coconut Milk. The Niyog is grated from the shell of the coconut and squeezed/pressed to obtain the desired Cococnut Oil called Gata in the Philippines.

Nasi Uduk refers to Indonesia dish made of rice cooked in coconut milk and spices.

Nachos are a Tortilla chips that is topped or served with melted Cheese and chilies, most often slices of Jalapeno. Nachos can also be topped/served with freshly made chopped tomatoes (Salsa) or tomato-based sauce as in the picture below.

Nachos is a food from Northern Mexico where Tortilla chips are called Totopos (crunchy corn Tortilla chips). The dish is created by Ignacio Anaya, a Mexican.

Neychoru is the Malayalam term for Ghee rice or rice cooked with Ghee (clarified butter). It is also known as Buttered rice. I Ghee Rice or NeyChoru is rice fried in Ghee along with aromatic spices and then cooked to perfection. It is seasoned with Fried onions, Cashews and Raisins. Ghee Rice is very popular in Northern part of Kerala. It is often served with spicy meat (chicken or mutton) curries. Neychoru is also spelled Ney Choru, Neichoru or Nei Choru

Nom Banh Chok refers to Cambodia's curry-style noodles that is usually served with shredded fish, turmeric root, lemongrass, citrus, mint, and chili .

Nam Khaeng Plao is a Thai term which is translated as"a glass of crushed ice"

Khaeng is Ice in English.

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