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.
Inihaw na Hito
English: Grilled Catfish / Deutsch: Gegrillter Wels / Español: Bagre a la Parrilla / Português: Bagre Grelhado / Français: Poisson-chat grillé / Italiano: Pesciolino da griglia /
Inihaw na Hito is one of the grilled/broiled foods from the Philippines which makes use of Catfish/Cat Fish called Hito in the country.
Inihaw na Hito is often served with a Sawsawan (dip) made from Calamansi juice (local lemon from Philippines) and Patis (fish sauce ).
Honestly, I have never tasted Hito in my entire adult life because my Mom never bough any fish caught from the rivers or lakes in the Philippines as she found it unsafe to eat due to dirty and polluted rivers and lakes of the Philippines.
Picture below is Inihaw na Hito (Grilled Catfish/Cat Fish) on display in one of the FastFood Chains serving Filipino foods in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines
Chicken Qursan
Deutsch: Chicken Qursan / Español: Chicken Qursan / Português: Chicken Qursan / Français: Chicken Qursan / Italiano: Chicken Qursan
Chicken Qursan is a traditional Somali dish that combines tender chicken with a distinctive, layered flatbread known as qursan or canjeero. This culinary specialty reflects Somalia's rich cultural heritage, blending indigenous cooking techniques with influences from Arab, Indian, and East African cuisines. Often served during festive occasions or family gatherings, Chicken Qursan exemplifies the balance of flavors and textures that define Somali gastronomy.
Beef bulgogi
Deutsch: Rindfleisch-Bulgogi / Español: Bulgogi de ternera / Português: Bulgogi de carne bovina / Français: Bulgogi de bœuf / Italiano: Bulgogi di manzo
Beef bulgogi is a quintessential Korean dish renowned for its tender, marinated slices of beef, grilled or stir-fried to achieve a harmonious balance of sweet, savory, and umami flavors. As a cornerstone of Korean barbecue, it exemplifies the culinary tradition of gui (grilled dishes) while incorporating influences from both royal court cuisine and everyday home cooking. Its preparation and presentation reflect Korea's emphasis on texture, seasonality, and the art of marinating, making it a globally recognized symbol of Korean gastronomy.
Bycatch
Deutsch: Beifang / Español: Captura incidental / Português: Captura acessória / Français: Prise accessoire / Italiano: Cattura accessoria
Bycatch refers to the unintended capture of non-target species during commercial fishing operations. It represents a significant ecological and economic challenge in marine resource management, as it often involves juvenile fish, endangered species, or organisms with no commercial value. The phenomenon is closely linked to fishing gear selectivity, spatial-temporal fishing patterns, and regulatory frameworks governing fisheries.