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Platano Canario refers to the small Canary Islands variety of banana which is prized for its soft texture and sweetness. It was the Portuguese who first planted bananas in the Islands. Everywhere you look around in Teneriffe, even in some big cities are Banana Plants, especially where my mother-in-law used to live, we have seen plenty of banana trees. In the Philippines, we also have a small banana variety which is famous in Tagaytay, still in their branches, these bananas are sold fruits and vegetable stalls along the highways. They are also very sweet, soft meat with thin skin.

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Plato Alpujarreno refers to the typical dish of the Alpujarras. Blood sausages form part of the basic ingredients of this dish which is made from potatoes fried with onions, orza chine and fried eggs. The region of mountain villages known as Las Alpujarras clings to the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada, cloven by deep, sheltered valleys and gorges which run down towards the Mediterranean.

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Plato Paceño a typical La Paz (Bolivia) food which is a mixture of meat, cheese, potatoes, broad beans and maize.

Likewise, Plato Paceño refers to La Paz dinner of corn, beans, potatoes and cheese.

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Platos Fuertes is Ecuadorian term which means "Main Dishes", such as Llapingachos, Churrasco, Fritada, Cuy and many more. Platos Fuertes are usually accompanied by mound of rice, a small salad, potatoes, and side dishes , like Patacones (mashed, fried green plantains). On the coast and in the Amazon, potatoes are often supplemented or replaced by Menestra (beans or lentils) or Yuca (manioc, similar to yam).

Plättpanna refers to a Swedish cast iron Pan with several small curves or dents. It is used for making small pancakes

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Play cheu is a Cambodian word for "fruit ".

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Deutsch: Plaza / Español: Plaza / Português: Praça / Français: Place / Italiano: Piazza

In the food context, plaza typically refers to a central public square or marketplace where food vendors, stalls, or restaurants are located, offering a variety of local dishes, ingredients, and dining experiences. These spaces are common in many cultures and serve as hubs for culinary exploration, social gatherings, and cultural exchange.

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Pleah Sach Ko refers to Cambodia's beef Ceviche with garlic, lime and sugar

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Pleah Saiko is a cured beef and vegetable salad found throughout Southeast Asia, but is extremely popular in Cambodia.

Pljeskavica refers to a Balkan sausage made of mutton, pork and veal. Among the Balkan countries enjoying this dish are Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro and Macedonia. Pljeskavica can also be found in Slovenia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria.