Glossary Z

Zan refers to the staple food of the Monpa Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh in India. Zan is made by adding millets or any other flour to the boiling water and then stirring with a flat wooden implement. Zan is served with vegetable or meat items, to which fermented cheese of soyabean is added as condiment.

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Zanahorias is a Spanish word for carrots.

Zander refers to a large fresh-water fish with firm flesh.

Zapallo Chino is the Peruvian word for Zucchini. It is also known as Zapallo Italiano.

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Zapekanka refers to Russian dish made by baking various graded foods.

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Zapianka z Jablykami refers to a Belarus dish; a baked rice pudding dessert with apples. After slow baking, a buttery brown rice crust is formed and the apples cook fragrant and tender. The dessert is cut into large squares and served with sweet cream or sour cream stirred with sugar. Such a dessert often makes a light meal when served after a bowl of soup.

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Zapiekanki refer to baked foot-long, open-faced baguettes topped with sauce and cheese. It is one of snacks found in the country and fondly called as "Polish Pizza".

Zapravka is the Russian culinary term that means "dressing of food with flavours"

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Zartar Blend refers to a herb and spice blend from Lebanon. A blend of zaatar (a marjoram-like herb), sumac bark and chick peas or sesame seeds. It is common in foods from the Middle East. Zartar Blend can be found in Middle Eastern food shops or spice stores.

Zaru refers to Japanese cooking implement; a shallow bamboo basket used to drain things. Zaru Soba, a cold Soba noodles are served on a Zaru during summer, accompanied by a small bowl filled with dipping sauce.