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Or Lam refers to Laos regional dish from Luang Prabang. Or Lam is a Lao stew - something like a European stew which is made with lemon grass, dried buffalo meat and skin, chilis and eggplant along with some Pa Daek are basic ingredients, but the really distinctive feature is the addition of crisp-fried pork skin and sweet basil. Or Lam is a spicy stew with mushrooms, eggplant, meat, lemongrass, chilies, dill and spicy wood called Sak Khan. When you chew the wood, it delivers a peppery, numbing, and oddly satisfying sting. Sak Khan gives out a very distinctive flavor and taste which is just limited to the basic sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.

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Deutsch: Orange
Orange may refer to a citrus fruit or to the colour Orange, whixh occurs between red and yellow in the visible spectrum.

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Orange Roughy (Latin: Hoplostethus atlanticus) refers to a New Zealand fish that is low in fat and has a firm white flesh and a mild flavor. They are usually captured in New Zealand and Australia and the primary consumers are United States, Europe, and Japan. Orange Roughy can be poached, baked, broiled or fried. Orange roughy are a relatively new addition to the fishing industry. They were discovered in the early 1970's off the coast a of New Zealand and later off the coast of Australia, but New Zealand remains the worlds main supply of this fish. As a relatively expensive fish, it is sometimes replaced with oreo dory. The meat of orao dory is not as white as that of the orange roughy. The orange roughy grows to lengths of 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in). Orange Roughy is called in other countries the following names: French: Hoplostete orange German: Kaiserbarsch Spanish: Reloj Anaranjado Russian: Okun Hoplostethus Japanese: Orenjiraffi

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Deutsch: Oregano / Español: Orégano / Português: Orégano / Français: Origan / Italiano: Origano

Oregano in the food context is a widely used aromatic herb, typically dried or fresh, known for its strong, earthy, and slightly bitter flavour. It belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is a key ingredient in Mediterranean, Mexican, and Middle Eastern cuisines. The herb is especially popular in Italian cooking, where it is often added to tomato-based dishes, pizzas, and pasta sauces.

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Deutsch: Ökologische Landwirtschaft / Español: Agricultura ecológica / Português: Agricultura orgânica / Français: Agriculture biologique / Italiano: Agricoltura biologica

Organic farming is a holistic agricultural system that prioritizes environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and the well-being of ecosystems over short-term productivity gains. It excludes the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and growth regulators, relying instead on natural processes and inputs to maintain soil fertility and manage pests. This approach aligns with global efforts to reduce agricultural pollution, conserve resources, and promote animal welfare, while also addressing consumer demand for food produced with minimal chemical intervention.

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Organic honey refers to a specially certified honey that is is produced, processed and packaged in accordance with USDA regulations on organic products and certified by a USDA-certified agency or organization.

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Organik Pazari refers to "organic market" found in Turkey where organic products are being sold, from vegetables to fruits.

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Orgliettas are plaits of pastry drizzled in honey.

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Ori is the Korean word for "Duck". In Korea, duck is made into a stew (Oritang ) and grilled/roasted (Ori-Gui).

Oritang is Korea's duck stew (soup). Oritang is a variety of Guk, Korean soup or stew made by slowly simmering duck and various vegetables. Ori is Korean which means "duck" and tang is another name for guk in Korean which means stew/soup. Oritang's recipe depends on region and taste, the soup is generally in a form of a clear soup. Other variants of Oritang can can contain chili pepper powder to make the soup spicy like Maeuntang (a spicy fish soup) or roasted perilla seeds to thicken the dish. Oritang is a local specialty of Gyeonggi Province and South Jeolla Province, especially Gwangju City. In Gwangju, about 20 restaurants specializing in Oritang and other duck dishes are centered on Yudong Alley in Buk-gu (Northern District)

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