Glossary R

Rassis is a French word for stale, food which is not fresh

Rassis is pronounced "ras-see

Rassolnik refers to a Russian soup that is made from pickled cucumbers, with meat or poultry on the base of pickle.

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Rastafari is the most famous movement of the Caribbean. It has affected the culture and society of the Caribbean. Below are some of the main foundational beliefs of Rastafarians. The other articles will provide some of the other beliefs and standards * Rastafarians believe that God is a spirit and that this spirit was manifested in King H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I. * Rastafarians believe that Jesus was a direct descendant of King David and was black. * Rastafarians believe that the Ethiopian Solomonic Dynasty is a direct representation of King David. * Rastafarians believe that they are the original Lost Tribes of Israel that were once scattered by Babylon until the appearance of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I. * Rastafarians believe that God will return them to Zion (Rastafarians refer to Ethiopia as Zion). * Rastafarians believe that Ethiopia is the Promised Land and that it is Heaven on Earth. * The White Man took them away from the Promised Land (Ethiopia/Zion) as slaves to Babylon and a Babylonian system. (Please note that some Rastafarians will say Pink people vs. White people)

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Rastegai refers to a Russian dish, an appetizer of tiny pies of the lightest paste with a fish stuffing and a little fresh caviar in the opening at the top, an example of Russian cooking.

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Rat khao refers to any dish served over rice.

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Ratatouille is referring to a Southern French vegetable stew of onions, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant and green peppers.

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Ratluk refers to a potent, clear plum brandy. In Serbia, Ratluk refers to a sweet jelly confection

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Räucherhering is a german word for smoked herring

Rauchfleisch is a German term which means "smoke-dried meat".

Rauchfleisch is also one of Namibia's popular German-inspired meat dishes - a smoked meat usually made of games.

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Rauke (Eruca sativa) is a german word for rocket salad