Glossary P
Deutsch: Pilsner / Español: Pilsener / Português: Pilsner / Français: Pilsner / Italiano: Pilsner
Pilsner is a type of pale lager beer that originated in the Czech city of Plzeň (Pilsen) in 1842. Known for its golden colour, crisp taste, and hoppy flavour, pilsner is one of the most popular beer styles worldwide. It pairs well with a variety of foods, making it a versatile choice for casual and fine dining alike.
Other definition:
Pilze is a German word for mushrooms, examples are Champignons, Steinpilze, or Trüffel
Deutsch: Paprika / Español: Pimentón / Português: Pimentão / Français: Paprika / Italiano: Paprica
Pimentón is a type of paprika, a ground spice made from dried red peppers, and is a staple in Spanish cuisine. It comes in various forms, each with distinct flavors, such as sweet (dulce), bittersweet (agridulce), and hot (picante). Pimentón is known for its vibrant color and rich, smoky flavor, which it imparts to a wide range of dishes.
Pimientos de Padron is also simply known as Padron, a variety of non-spicy pepper which originated from Padron, Galicia, Spain. In Spain, they are often serve as Tapa.
Padron is called Bratpaprika or Paprika grun in Germany.
Brat is translated as fry, roast or grill. Bratpaprika literally means "frying pepper", pepper intented for frying grilling or roasting and served as a side dish.
I love Padron very much. Whenever they are available in the supermarkets, I buy some packs and sautee them in olive oil and a bit of salt, sometimes I put a little amount of soy sauce and it taste good, too.
Below are pictures of fresh Padron and my sauteed Padron.
Padron being sauteed in Olive Oil and Soysauce, below with a dash of lemon juice, my own invention
This Padron travelled all the way from Spain to Germany.
Deutsch: Pinagong / Español: Pinagong / Português: Pinagong / Français: Pinagong / Italiano: Pinagong
Pinagong is a traditional Filipino bread known for its distinct turtle shell-like pattern on top, which is where it gets its name – "pagong" meaning turtle in Tagalog. This bread is a type of hard bread with a slightly sweet taste and a dense, chewy texture. It is typically enjoyed as a snack or breakfast item, often paired with coffee or hot chocolate.
Deutsch: Pinais (selten; regionaler Begriff für bestimmte Nüsse oder Samen) / Español: Pinais (término poco común, posible variante regional) / Português: Pinais (termo raro, possível referência a sementes específicas) / Français: Pinais (terme obscur, usage régional limité) / Italiano: Pinais (termine non standard, possibile variante dialettale)
The term pinais refers to an obscure or regionally specific category of edible seeds or nuts, primarily documented in localized culinary traditions. While not widely recognized in global food science, the concept intersects with ethnobotanical practices where indigenous or traditional communities utilize lesser-known plant-based resources. This article explores its potential definitions, applications, and cultural significance within food systems.