Glossary Z

Zalm is the Netherlands term for "Salmon", a kind of fish

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Zganci / žganci refers to the typical Slovenian porridge/gruel

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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.

Zarzamora is the Spanish word for "blackberry"; a wild blackberry.

Zigni is an Ethiopian dish of ground beef stew. Likewise, Zigni is one of Eritrea staple foods which is actually a meat or vegetable stew. Ethiopia and Eritrea are neighboring countires located in eastern Africa, hence they share some similarities in cooking.

Zik de Venado refers to a Yucatan dish of venison cooked in a pit, then served with sour oranges, chilies, onions and cilantro. Yucatan is one of the states of Mexico.