Glossary R

Rooibos tea refers to a popular South African herbal tea made in the Cape from the Cyclopia genistoides bush. Rooibos is an Afrikaans word meaning "red bush". Rooibos has no caffeine and less tannin than tea.

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Rookworst refers to Dutch smoked, juicy and mild sausage which is usually served with Stamppot , a very down-to-earth meal consisting of mashed potatoes with varying ingredients like carrot (Wortel Stamppot), kale (Boerenkool Stamppot) or endive (Andijvie Stamppot).

Roomali roti is suggestive of the scarf or handkerchief like appearance of this bread.

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Roosterbrood refers to South African bread made on the grill over an open fire. Brood is the Afrikaans word for "bread".

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Roosterkoek refers to South African bread or dough cake, leavened or unleavened, baked on a grid-iron over a fire.

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Ropa vieja refers to a Cuban dish of shredded steak in a tomato sauce

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Röpere is a Maori word for strawberry

Roquillos de Vino refer to tasty and unique cookies which are flavored with white wine and aniseed. It is a dessert from Fondón, a municipality of Almeria in the Andalucian Region of Spain. Fondón is a good distance northwest of the capital Almería

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Roroi refers to Maori pudding

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Roscos de Santo refer to traditional sweets in Madrid which are made especially for the Festival of San Isidro.

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