Glossary S

Silsi refers to Eritrea's tomato, onion and pepper sauce ; a peppery fried tomato and onion sauce; a homemade tomato sauce. Eritrea's local specialities are often spicy. For a morning pick-me-up, they usually will have silsi, a peppery fried tomato and onion sauce usually served for breakfast, or legamat (deep-fried dough). Eritrea is situated in eastern Africa north of Ethiopia and against the Red Sea.

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Silver Tequila refers to thestandard quality of Tequila, silver sees little or no oak aging.

Silverside is a culinary term in Great Britain that refers to a cut of beef that is taken from the crown of the rump.

Sima is the Finnish for Mead and refers to sweet honey-based alcoholic beverage. Its sweetness is balanced by a distinctive sour aftertaste of the lemon rind. It also contains various herbs and spices such as cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and sometimes fruit, for example strawberry or blackcurrant. In the winter it is usually drunk hot together with typical Scandinavian gingerbread.

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Simit refers to a Turkish bread; a ring of chewy bread coated with toasted sesame seeds; sesame-covered bread rings. Simit is considered as one of the most popular Turkish street foods.

Simit chorag refers to an orange flavored Armenian sweet roll.

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Simla mirch is a Hindi term that refers to bell pepper

Simmer is a culinary term that means to cook food in a liquid just below the boiling point.

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.

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Deutsch: Einfachheit / Español: Simplicidad / Português: Simplicidade / Français: Simplicité / Italiano: Semplicità

Simplicity in food refers to a focus on using a few high-quality ingredients to create dishes that emphasize natural flavours, textures, and nutritional value. This approach often involves minimal processing or preparation, allowing the Essence of each ingredient to shine. Simplicity in food aligns with philosophies like farm-to-table, seasonal cooking, and whole food diets that seek to connect people more directly with what they consume.

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