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.

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Masala-Flavored Noodles

Masala-Flavored Noodles refer to a ready-to-cook noodle products which are available in India with an authenthic Indian taste, that of Masala.

When I was in Allepey, Kerala, India, for a while I craved for noodles and what they have given me from the food shops are also "very Indian" because even the ready-to-cook noodles are flavored with Masala and I loved it of course. I brought some packs on my way home to Germany.

I am missing the taste of Masala, I searched for Masala in the spice section of groceries here in Germany, but found only Garam Masala which has not the same taste like that of Masala I have tasted in Kerala.

In Allepey, they were laughing at me, because only little children are offered these ready-to-cook noodles. The adults will always like the traditional everyday dishes that they have. I am so happy no one shared my Masala noodles.

I added this particular food in my Glossary because it sustained my cravings while I was travelling. I enjoyed my usual noodles with a twist. It is one food whihc I will never forget and whenever I eat noodles, I will remember my happy times in Allepey, Kerala, India

While travelling to Munnar, it was so hard for me to find an eatery, but I found this one place near the Echo Point, a Thathukkada, a roadside eatery where I had my breakfast, a very good Malayalee vendor offered me ready-to-cook noodles and he cooked it for me with lots of slices of red onions. He also have some hard-boiled eggs and Masala tea. What a gracious cook.

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Bhel Puri

Bhel puri refers to one of India's savory snacks made of puffed rice and lentils. Bhel Puri is one of Bombay’s favorite snacks made from a mixture of puffed rice, sev, puri, lentils, finely chopped onions and chopped coriander. They are served with 2 kinds of chutney toppings : 81) a sweet chutney made from tamarind and dates; and (2) spicy chili and onion chutney.

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Auflauf

English: Casserole / Español: Cazuela o gratinado / Português: Suflê ou assado / Français: Gratin ou casserole / Italiano: Sformato

Auflauf is a German term for a baked dish, similar to a casserole or gratin. It can be sweet or savory, often made with ingredients like potatoes, pasta, vegetables, cheese, or meat, all baked in a dish with eggs, cream, or sauce. Sweet versions, such as Quarkauflauf (curd cheese casserole), are popular as desserts, while savory variations include Kartoffelauflauf (potato casserole) or Nudelauflauf (pasta bake).

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Adzhika

Adzhika refers to Georgia's spiced paste, spicy or hot pepper relish/ condiment used in cooking and preparing various Georgian dishes. Adzhika can be added to all kinds of meat, with Plov or even dotted on Manti. It is not only popular in Georgia, but also all over the former Soviet Union. Adzhika can be purchased in any supermarkets in the country, other European markets and even in Russian food stores in the United States. If Adzhika is not available, it can also be easily prepared at home by following the instruction below: . Ingredients: 1 cup raw chopped red bell pepper (cored and seeded) 1 cup raw chopped chili pepper ½ cup of peeled garlic ¼ cup of coriander seeds 2 teaspoons of Khmeli-Suneli (optional) 1 cup of shelled walnuts Grind ingredients together in mortar or food processor. Walnuts give the Adzhika its required thickness, so keep adding them until the final product reach a butter-like consistency. To store Adzhika, refrigerate it in a covered container. Khmeli-Suneli is a herb and spice mixture which can be bought in some spiced markets. If not available, it can also be prepared at home, but if time is limited, just omit it from the recipe. Below, however is the procedure on making Khmeli-Suneli: 2 tablespoons dried marjoram 2 tablespoons dried dill 2 tablespoons dried summer savory 2 tablespoons dried mint 2 tablespoons dried parsley 2 tablespoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons dried ground marigold petals 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek seeds crushed bay leaves

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Bingdduck / Bingtteok

Bingdduck also spelled Bingtteok (traditonal rolled buckwheat pancakes) refer to one of Jeju ’s special foods. It is a thin pancake has a light texture and a slightly sweet flavor with a balanced savory, slightly salty filling/stuffing. Bingdduck's filling is made of radish strips steamed and tossed with salt, sesame oil and sesame seeds. Bingdduck is cool, salty and refreshing in the summer heat. It has a mild flavor, gentle texture, and is easy to handle, making it a great snack for everybody, including children. Radish is the more common ingredient used as a filling, but sometimes red bean paste is also used. Bingdduck, which is an ancient Korean recipe, has been made in Jeju for over 700 years. It is sometimes called "straw mat dduck" because the pancake is rolled up like a straw mat. Bingdduck is traditionally served at every important ceremony which includes, marriages, funerals, and ancestral worship days. Althought Bingdduck is found and served as side dish in restaurants. To make Bingdduck, prepare the filling and the pancake: To make the filling, slice a large white radish into thin vertical strips. Steam or boil it until soft, drain, and season with salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. To make the pancake, knead buckwheat flour and water into dough and form a thin circle about 8 inches across. The pancakes are traditonally cooked on large flat griddles,but a common frying pan can also be used at home. Grease the pan with oil, or use the traditional lard, and cook briefly on both sides until it is set, but not brown. Lay the pancake out, fill with seasoned radish, and roll up. Bingdduck is a part of Jeju heritage which can be enjoyed as a snack food or as a side dish especially perfect during hot summer days. Jeju refers to Jeju Island which is the largest island in South Korea and Jeju Province is one of the nine provinces of South Korea. The province is situated on the nation's largest island of Jeju. Please see also Bingtteok.

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