Glossary V

Deutsch: Wildfleisch / Español: Carne de Venado / Português: Carne de veado / Français: Venaison / Italiano: Carne di Cervo

Venison in the food context refers to the meat of deer or similar game animals, including elk and antelope. It is known for its rich, earthy flavour and is often prized as a lean and nutrient-dense alternative to more common meats like beef or pork.

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Venkel is the Dutch word for "fennel" Fennel is known for its mild aniseed taste and goes really well with fish dishes. The Dutch have a penchant for anything with an aniseed or liquorice-like taste, like their Drop. Example of Dutch dish using Venkel is Venkel en Ui Soep (Fennel and Onion Soup)

Verde de Papa refers to a Peruvian juicy potato soup, prepared with potatoes, eggs, cheese, spiced with wormseed (Paico) leaves, herbs, parsley and hot chili pepper.

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Verenets refer to Russian fermented baked milk. It is a milk delicacy based on baked milk made with almost the same technology, as Ryazhenka. However, Bulgarian or Acidophillian sour-milk bacillus is usually added to the ferment of clear cultures of sour-milk streptococcus. The Acidophilus bacteria which participates in fermentation of wholesome milk possess antibiotic qualities, particularly to suppress tuberculosis bacillus. But unlike the strong medicines, their actions do not cause dangerous side effects. This is what many call "sour-milk natural healing". The Bulgarian bacillus, inserted in the complex ferment of Varenets, normalizes the activity of the digestive system; stimulates the work of the liver and the blood system; protects the organism from food allergy; prevents the development of bacterium and sepsis; and works as a prophylactic means of intestinal disbacteriosis. Aside from its delicious and original taste, Verenets is popular among the people because of its health benefits.

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Verivorst means "Blood Sausage" in Estonia which is served with mulgikapsad.

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Verjus/Verjuice refers to the acid juice extracted from large unripened grapes which is used as a substitute for lemon juice in sauces, as a condiment and in deglazing.

verlorene Eier is a German term which means "poached eggs"

Indian: Semiya
Vermicelli is a traditional type of pasta round in section which is thinner than spaghetti.

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verriegeln is a German term which means "to close" a pressure cooker

Deutsch: Vielseitigkeit / Español: Versatilidad / Português: Versatilidade / Français: Polyvalence / Italiano: Versatilità

Versatility in the food context refers to the adaptability and wide range of uses that a particular ingredient, dish, or cooking method offers. A versatile food can be prepared in many ways, paired with a variety of other ingredients, or used across different cuisines and recipes. It allows for flexibility in cooking, offering both home cooks and chefs creative freedom in the kitchen.

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