Glossary R

Rhum Arrangé refers to Réunion Island's drink which is a blend of rum with spices, leaves, orange peel, delicacies or macerated fruits. Likewise, Rhum Arrangé refers to a white rum with vanilla, orchids, aniseed and cinnamon; a good local rum found in the Island.

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Riba is the Russian word for fish

Ribbetjie refers to South African dish made of mutton ribs

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Deutsch: Ribeye / Español: Entrecot / Português: Contra-filé / Français: Côte de bœuf / Italiano: Costata di manzo

Ribeye in the food context refers to a premium cut of beef that comes from the rib section of the cow. It is known for its rich marbling of fat, which gives it a tender, juicy texture and intense flavour when cooked. The ribeye steak can be served with or without the rib bone, and it is one of the most popular cuts for grilling, pan-searing, or roasting due to its tenderness and flavour profile.

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Ribncan is a type of brown bean from Slovenia. Ribncan beans is also known and loved abroad due to its taste and quality. Ribncan goes very well with Sour turnip or Sauerkraut.

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Deutsch: Ribollita (toskana-Eintopf) / Español: Ribollita (sopa toscana) / Português: Ribollita (sopa toscana) / Français: Ribollita (soupe toscane) / Italiano: Ribollita (zuppa di pane e verdure)

The Ribollita is a traditional Tuscan dish that embodies the essence of cucina povera—Italian "peasant cooking"—by transforming simple, affordable ingredients into a hearty and flavorful meal. Originating in the rural regions of Tuscany, it reflects the resourcefulness of farmers who repurposed stale bread and seasonal vegetables to create a nourishing, satisfying soup.

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Ricardos refers to custard-filled pastry sprinkled with pecans, and named after the chef who invented it.

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Ricci di Mare is the Italina name for raw sea urchin roe which is popular for making both sushi and pasta dishes. Ricci di Mare is also known in Japan as Uni.

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Riccio is the Italian descriptive term which means curly; wavy; frizzy, like Riccioli, a curly variety of pasta

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Deutsch: Reis
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice). As a cereal grain, it is the most widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in Asia.

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