The Glorious Food Glossary
The Glorious Food Glossary tells you everything important about the world of food. The Food Glosssary is all about different kinds of food from all over the world and how they are prepared and what their main ingredients are.
Moreover, the glossary is all about what people all over the world are eating and drinking and their activities, festivities, marriages, etc that involves food.
This Food Glossary is all about food . . . glorious food. We tell you about the food, some stories about them and we try our best to make photos of them as we travel around the world. As of now, we are featuring extensively foods from Germany, the Philippines and the State of Kerala, India, but we will add more pictures for you to enjoy as we discover the food of the world... as we travel around the globe.
All articles are available through the search function or via the A to Z line at the top of every page.
Masala Podi
Masala Podi is the Malayalam term for Masala Powder which is used extensively in Indian cooking, especially in Kerala, India for making curries and other foods.
Masala Podi is sometimes referred to as Garam Masala, but based on my experience Masala Podi from Kerala, India is tasting much, much better than the Garam Masala I bought in Germany.
Masala Podi is used in such dish as Egg Masala, Beef Masala. I can guarantee you that you will also love this spice (Masala) when i have tasted dishes cooked with it. I have grown to love it and I am searching for Indian stores in Bremen, Germany to find the right Masala so I can again cook my favorite Masala Beef.
Masala Podi is available in spice shops around Kerala and also available plastic bottles in groceries.
Pictures below are Masala Podi bought from a spice shops in Allepey, Kerala, India and Masala Podi in plastic bottles in supermarkets and groceries.
Peanut
Deutsch: Erdnuss / Español: Cacahuete / Português: Amendoim / Français: Arachide / Italiano: Arachide
The peanut (Arachis hypogaea), also known as groundnut, is a legume crop cultivated primarily for its edible seeds. Despite its name, the peanut is not a true nut but belongs to the Fabaceae family, which includes beans and peas. It is a staple in global agriculture due to its nutritional value, versatility, and economic significance, particularly in regions with warm climates.
Kohlrabi
Deutsch: Kohlrabi / Español: Colirrábano / Português: Couve-rábano / Français: Chou-rave / Italiano: Cavolo rapa
Kohlrabi in the food context refers to a type of vegetable that belongs to the brassica family, which also includes cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Its name comes from the German words for cabbage ("Kohl") and turnip ("Rabi"), reflecting its appearance and taste, which resemble a cross between a turnip and a cabbage stem. Kohlrabi can be eaten both raw and cooked and comes in green or purple varieties, although the flesh inside is usually pale green or white.
Ginisang Labanos
Deutsch: Gebratener Rettich / Español: Rábano salteado / Português: Rabanete refogado / Français: Radis sauté / Italiano: Ravanello saltato
Ginisang Labanos in the food context refers to a Filipino dish consisting of sautéed white radish (labanos). It's a simple yet flavorful dish, highlighting the mild, slightly peppery taste of the radish. The dish often includes garlic, onion, and tomato for the base sauté, with the addition of pork, shrimp, or dried fish to provide depth and richness. Leafy greens like spinach or moringa leaves (malunggay) can also be added for extra nutrition and color. Seasoned with fish sauce or salt, ginisang labanos is a common home-cooked meal in the Philippines, valued for its health benefits and the ease of preparation.
Gebacken
Deutsch: Gebacken / Español: Horneado / Português: Assado / Français: Cuit au four / Italiano: Al forno
Gebacken in the food context refers to food that has been baked, a cooking method involving dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven. This method is widely used for preparing a variety of dishes, from breads, cakes, and pastries to casseroles, meat, and vegetables. Baking transforms the ingredients through the heat, resulting in changes in texture, flavor, and appearance. It's a fundamental cooking technique in many cuisines around the world, celebrated for its ability to produce both savory and sweet dishes with a distinct taste and texture.