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
Guinness Beer
Deutsch: Guinness Bier / Español: Cerveza Guinness / Português: Cerveja Guinness / Français: Bière Guinness / Italiano: Birra Guinness
Guinness Beer in the food context refers to a world-renowned dark stout beer that originated in Dublin, Ireland, in the 18th century. It is one of the most iconic and recognizable beer brands globally, famous for its rich, creamy head and distinctive deep-black color. The flavor of Guinness is characterized by a mix of malted barley, roasted unmalted barley, yeast, and hops, giving it a slightly bitter taste with coffee and chocolate undertones.
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.
Overcomplication
Deutsch: Überkomplizierung / Español: Sobrecomplicación / Português: Sobrecomplicação / Français: Surcomplexification / Italiano: Sovracomplicazione
In the context of food, overcomplication refers to the unnecessary addition of steps, ingredients, or techniques that do not enhance the final product but instead detract from its clarity, functionality, or enjoyment. This phenomenon is often observed in culinary practices, recipe development, and food presentation, where the pursuit of novelty or perceived sophistication leads to counterproductive outcomes. Overcomplication can manifest in various forms, from overly intricate plating techniques to the inclusion of superfluous ingredients that disrupt flavor balance.
Almuerzo
Deutsch: Mittagessen / Español: almuerzo / Português: almoço / Français: déjeuner / Italiano: pranzo
The term almuerzo refers to a midday meal deeply rooted in Spanish-speaking cultures, particularly in Spain and Latin America. It is more than just a meal—it embodies social, cultural, and nutritional significance, often serving as the largest and most important meal of the day. The timing, composition, and traditions surrounding almuerzo vary by region but consistently reflect local culinary practices and daily rhythms.