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
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.
Lebkuchen
Deutsch: Lebkuchen / Español: Lebkuchen / Português: Lebkuchen / Français: Lebkuchen / Italiano: Lebkuchen
Lebkuchen is a traditional German baked Christmas treat, somewhat akin to gingerbread. It is made from a variety of ingredients including honey, spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves, nuts such as almonds and hazelnuts, and candied fruit.
Lentils Fried Rice
Deutsch: Linsen-Gebratener Reis / Español: Arroz frito con lentejas / Português: Arroz frito com lentilhas / Français: Riz frit aux lentilles / Italiano: Riso fritto con lenticchie
Lentils Fried Rice in the food context refers to a dish that combines cooked lentils and rice, stir-fried together with various seasonings, vegetables, and sometimes meats or seafood. This dish is a hearty, nutritious meal that merges the rich proteins and fibers of lentils with the comforting texture of fried rice. Lentils, being a staple Legume in many cultures around the world, offer a versatile and healthful addition to fried rice, infusing the dish with additional flavors, textures, and nutritional benefits.
Kulawong Talong
Deutsch: Gegrillte Aubergine in Kokosmilchsauce / Español: Berenjena ahumada en salsa de coco / Português: Berinjela defumada em molho de coco / Français: Aubergine fumée dans une sauce Au lait de coco / Italiano: Melanzana affumicata in salsa di cocco
Kulawong Talong in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish made from grilled or smoked eggplant immersed in a rich coconut milk sauce. This dish is renowned for its distinctive smoky flavor, achieved by grilling the eggplant until the skin is charred, which is then peeled off to reveal the soft, tender flesh.