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Deutsch: Snacken / Español: Merienda / Português: Lanche / Français: Grignotage / Italiano: Spuntino
Snacking in the food context refers to the practice of consuming small amounts of food or drink between main meals. It can include a wide range of foods, from healthy options like fruits and nuts to less nutritious choices such as chips and candy. Snacking is often motivated by hunger, convenience, or a desire for a quick energy boost.
Deutsch: Salzig / Español: Salado / Português: Salgado / Français: Salé / Italiano: Salato
Salty in the food context refers to a taste sensation primarily driven by the presence of sodium chloride (table salt) in food. It is one of the five basic tastes, alongside sweet, sour, bitter, and umami, and plays a crucial role in enhancing and balancing the overall flavour profile of a dish.
Deutsch: Köcheln / Español: Hervir a fuego lento / Português: Fervura branda / Français: Mijoter / Italiano: Sobbollire
Simmering in the food context refers to a cooking technique where food is cooked in liquid at a temperature just below the boiling point, typically between 85°C and 95°C (185°F to 203°F). It involves gentle bubbling and is often used to develop flavours, tenderise food, and cook ingredients evenly without the harshness of full boiling.
Deutsch: Desinfizieren / Español: Sanitización / Português: Sanitização / Français: Assainissement / Italiano: Sanificazione
Sanitising in the food context refers to the process of reducing harmful microorganisms on food-contact surfaces, utensils, and equipment to safe levels, ensuring that they are free from potentially harmful levels of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. This practice is essential in both commercial and home kitchens to prevent cross-contamination and foodborne illnesses, making it a cornerstone of food safety protocols.
Deutsch: Pfannengerichte / Español: Salteados / Português: Pratos salteados / Français: Plats sautés / Italiano: Piatti saltati
Stir-fries in the food context refer to a cooking technique and type of dish that involves quickly frying ingredients in a small amount of hot oil while stirring continuously. This method originates from Chinese cuisine and has become popular worldwide due to its ability to cook food quickly while preserving nutrients and flavour.
Deutsch: Scampi / Español: Langostino / Português: Camarão / Français: Langoustine / Italiano: Scampi
Scampi refers to a type of seafood dish traditionally made with langoustines or Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus), which are small, slender lobsters found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean waters. In culinary terms, scampi can also refer to the preparation style, where shrimp or Prawns are cooked in a sauce with garlic, butter, white wine, and sometimes lemon. This dish is popular in European and American cuisines, where it has been adapted to use shrimp more commonly than langoustines.