Glossary P

Portuguese is the official language of Brazil.

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Portuguese sweet bread is also known as Pao doce is one of the foods serve in many luaus

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Porzellan is a German word for china or porcelain.

Posho refers to the dish from Uganda that is made from maize or cassava flour

- Posirti (Bacon) : Posirti bacon refers to one of the authentic meat products from Cyprus which is made of pork chest. Posirti matures in salted wine for 10 days and then smoked over burning wood for another 20 days at a rate of 2-3 times daily. Posirti is normally cut into into cubes when served and served fried, grilled or cold sprinkled over with Cyprus dry oregano.

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Posole refers to the traditional food of Taos Pueblo Indians which is hominy-like corn made by roasting dried white corn, and then removing and boiling the kernels.

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Pot Pie refers to a dish made with chunks of meat, vegetables, and a light sauce, topped with a flaky pastry crust and baked.

Pot Roast refers to a tough cut of beef that has been slowly braised in a pot with a tiny bit of liquid. It also refers to a beef that is cooked in a covered pot by browning the beef first, then cooked until tender.

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Pot Stickers refer to dumplings made of wonton skins, and filled with fish or meat, and scallions and seasonings. They are usually served with a variety of dipping sauces.

Pot-au-feu refers to French dish of boiled beef, vegetables and beef broth, although there are many variations.

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