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.
Meen Porichathu / Fish Fry
Meen Porichathu also commonly called as Fish Fry is one of the popular dishes from Kerala, India which is simply fried fish which is made special by coating or marinating the cleaned fresh pieces of fish in Masala powder , then deep fry in coconut oil until they are crispy.
Coconut oil which is the favored oil for cooking by the Malayalees is the secret of delicious dishes in Kerala, India.
Please enjoy the pictures of Fish Fry made in Allepey, Kerala, India.
Picture below is called Choora Porichatu. Choora Porichathu is the Malayalam term for Tuna Fish Fry
Coating the cleaned whole piece of Tuna with Masala powder first for some time before frying in Coconut oil gives the Keralite Fish Fry its distinct tasty flavor.
Below is one of the special Fish Fry "fit for a Prince". A Karimeen Fry made from fried Pearl Spot. This is a delicious meal of Karimeen Fry served with salad of raw sweet red onions on top. Prince Charles of England ate what I have eaten in Kerala, India after a wonderful and quiet boat tour of the Backwater of Allepey.
Karimeen (Pearl spot fish) fry is a sought after delicacy in Kerala. The Pearl Spot fish is marinated in a mixture of lemon juice, red chillies, and other spices and Masala Powder, too and and deep fried until crisp and golden brown. This is an exotic dish of Karimeen fry cooked Kerala style. The Karimeen fry is a spicy fried fish coated with the delicious and spicy Masala.
Karimeen is the state fish of Kerala and is one of the most important fish species in this state of India
Rossogolla
Rossogolla refers to the classic and historical Bengali sweet ball which is also famous in the other parts of India, as well as in some neighboring countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Pakistan. It is almost a custom in Bengal to serve Rossogolla as welcome refreshment, as well as a dessert in any festival or domestic occasion to their important guests sand relatives.
Sea Cukes
Sea Cukes is another name for Sea Cucumbers which is a staple in peoples' diets, mainly in soups, stews and stir-fries, and demand for this homely undersea animal — cucumber is a misnomer, they're really echinoderms — is high.
Organic Farming
Deutsch: Ökologische Landwirtschaft / Español: Agricultura ecológica / Português: Agricultura orgânica / Français: Agriculture biologique / Italiano: Agricoltura biologica
Organic farming is a holistic agricultural system that prioritizes environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and the well-being of ecosystems over short-term productivity gains. It excludes the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and growth regulators, relying instead on natural processes and inputs to maintain soil fertility and manage pests. This approach aligns with global efforts to reduce agricultural pollution, conserve resources, and promote animal welfare, while also addressing consumer demand for food produced with minimal chemical intervention.
Deli
Deutsch: Feinkost/Deli/Delikatessenladen, Español: Delicatessen, Português: Charcutaria/Delicatessen, Français: Charcuterie/Traiteur/Deli, Italiano: Salumeria/Delicatessen
Deli in the food context is a common shortened form of delicatessen, which primarily refers to two related concepts:
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A Store/Establishment: A retail store specializing in the sale of high-quality, often imported or specialty prepared foods. These items typically include fine cheeses, cured meats, unusual condiments, olives, baked goods, and prepared salads.
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A Type of Food: The prepared foods themselves, especially sliced cold cuts and sandwich fillings (often called "deli meats"), such as pastrami, corned beef, bologna, ham, and various salamis.