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
Retail
Deutsch: Einzelhandel / Español: Venta al por menor / Português: Varejo / Français: Commerce de détail / Italiano: Vendita al dettaglio
Retail in the food industry refers to the sale of food products directly to consumers, typically through supermarkets, grocery stores, specialty shops, or online platforms. This process involves purchasing food from producers or wholesalers and offering it in smaller quantities to meet consumer demand. Retail plays a key role in connecting food producers with the end consumer and is essential for providing access to a variety of food products in local and global markets.
Manchatti
Deutsch: Manchatti (selten; regionaler Snack aus Südindien) / Español: Manchatti (tentempié regional del sur de India) / Português: Manchatti (lanche regional do sul da Índia) / Français: Manchatti (en-cas régional du sud de l'Inde) / Italiano: Manchatti (spuntino regionale del sud dell'India)
The term Manchatti refers to a traditional deep-fried snack originating from the Kerala region of South India, prized for its crispy texture and savory-spicy flavor profile. Often prepared during festivals or as a street food, it exemplifies the culinary fusion of rice flour, lentils, and aromatic spices, reflecting the area's agricultural abundance and cultural heritage.
Preservation
Deutsch: Konservierung / Español: Conservación / Português: Conservação / Français: Conservation / Italiano: Conservazione
Preservation in the food context refers to the methods and processes used to prevent food from spoiling, allowing it to last longer while maintaining its quality, safety, and nutritional value. The goal of food preservation is to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, slow down oxidation, and prevent enzymatic changes that can cause food to decay or lose its freshness.
French Classic Sauces
French Classic Sauces are prevalent in French cooking. They are used not only as toppings for simple cooked foods, like grilled meat or steamed vegetables, but also as ingredients within other recipes.