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White Prawn (Penaeus Indicus) is a variety of Shrimp used in most Asian cuisine/cooking. It is known by its market name Chaka (Bangladesh) and they are commonly known by country as:
Australia: Banana prawn; Indian banana prawn; Red-legged
banana prawn
Germany: Hauptmannsgarnele
India: Jinga; Naran; Chapda chingri; Vella chemeen
Japan: Indo-ebi
Pakistan: Jaira; Jiaro
Iran: Banana Shrimp
U.S.A.: Indian white shrimp
Whitloof refers to the Flemish name for the variety of chicory from which the famed Belgian endive was developed.
Wickson Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina "Wickson") refers to a Japanese-type plum. The Wickson plum is a large, heart-shaped, greenish yellow fruit that is firm and very sweet. It is very popular for fresh eating.
Other Attributes
• Sub-acid flavor
• Sweet
• Very juicy
Uses
• Cooking or baking
• Canning or freezing
• High dessert quality
Wiener Schnitzel refers to perhaps the most famous Viennese specialty; large thin (pounded) scallops of veal, dipped in scrambled egg and and bread crumbs and crisply fried. The best are so thin and large, they literally bend over the edge of the plate.
Moreover, Wiener Schnitzel is probably the most famous of all dishes developed in Austria. It is thought to have been eaten in Vienna since the 15th Century. Wiener Schnitzel is traditionally made from thinly sliced and tenderised veal, which is then dipped into flour, eggs and breadcrumbs and fried in butter or lard. In the past, sometimes gold dust was added to the breadcrumbs in order to provide a spectacularly golden color. Wiener Schnitzel is often served in Viennese restaurants with a portion of potato salad and a slice of lemon, as well as roast potatoes and cranberry sauce.
Wienerbrød refers to Danish Pastry. In Denmark it is called Wienerbrød (Viennese bread). In Vienna, Austria, Wienerbrød is known as "Kopenhagener Gebäck" or "Dänischer Plunder".
Wienerbrød has been known in Denmark since 1840 and is said to have been created by immigrant bakers from Vienna, Austria.