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Arroz Chaufa de Pescado y Mariscos refers to a Peruvian dish of Chaufa (Cantonese-style fried rice) with fish and seafood. Other ingredients include, garlic paste, minced ginger, egg, cooked brown rice, dark and light soy sauce and chopped green onions. Peruvians cook this dish in several versions, depending on what ingredients they want to add with the basic ingredients.
Apom Manis refers to Indian pancakes which is one of the hawker foods found in Penang. Apom Manis is made of rice flour batter which is mixed with coconut milk, eggs and sugar. The end result is a pancake with an edge which is thin and crispy and a center that is thick and fluffy.
Penang is a state in Malaysia and foods found in the state is widely regarded as the best in Malaysia.
Anasazi Bean refer to a type of legume which were first discovered on an archaeological dig in the Southwest and were called New Mexico cave beans. After introduction to the public, the beans were renamed Anasazis. They are colored with speckles of red and white and taste rather sweet. They are a good addition to chili, salads and salsas.
To prepare dried beans, soak overnight, bring to a boil and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Store dried beans in an airtight container for up to 1 year.
Anasazi Bean is also known as Jacob's cattle beans.