Glossary P

Pineau refers to a delicious brandy-based wine from the Poitou Charentes Region of France which is usually taken as an Aperitif (Apéritif = appetizer).

An Aperitif refers to a drink, perhaps flavoured with herbs, fruits, etc. which is served before a meal to stimulate the appetite, hence it is defined as an "appetizer", often sweet or mild bitter.

Poitou Charentes lies on the west coast of France.

Ping tung lien tzu is one of the more famous Peking desserts made of lotus seeds with crystal-sugar.

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Pinipig is the Filipino word for immature rice which is usually roated or pounded.

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Pinkel refers to a kind of German sausage made from groats (Grütze). Moreover, Pinkel refers to a smoked sausage from Germany that is made from raw bacon, onions and groats. It is classified as "Kochwürste" (cooked sausage) and is the specialty of the Northern region of Germany, like Bremen and Hamburg.

Pinkel is usually serve with Kale (Grünkohl) for Kohl und Pinkel, a traditional Northern German dish.

The 2 pictures above show raw Pinkel. And below is how it looks when it is cooked

The picture below is one of the brands of Pinkel being sold in supermarkets in Bremen, Germany

Pinkelwurst refers to a thick, foot-long German sausage made with beef fat, pork fat, onions, oat groats, water, and spices. It is typically cooked in water. Pinkelwurst is popularly known as Pinkel.

Pinnekjott/Pinnekjøtt refer to Norway's salted and dried, and sometimes smoked, lamb's ribs which are usually steamed over birch branches. Pinnekjott/Pinnekjøtt are served with sausages and mashed potatoes and swedes. Pinnekjott/Pinnekjøtt is typical Christmas dish In Norway.

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Pinnekjøtt refers to one of the popular dishes from Norway which is made from salted or sometimes smoked lamb ribs. Pinnekjøtt was originally a specialty of the Western region of Norway, but is now served all over the country, especially during Christmas.

Pinot Blanc refers to a white grape, called Pinot Bianco in Italy, which produces light, crisp wines.

Pinot Grigio refers to the Italian version of Pinot Gris.

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Pinot Gris refers to a medium-bodied white wine but deep in color and low acidity.