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Deutsch: Arabisch / Español: Árabe / Português: Árabe / Français: Arabe / Italiano: Arabo
Arabic cuisine refers to the culinary traditions stemming from the Arab world, which encompasses countries in the Middle East and North Africa. This cuisine is diverse, rich in flavors and spices, and has evolved over centuries of cultural exchanges and regional developments.
Deutsch: Artischocke / Español: Alcachofa / Português: Alcachofra / Français: Artichaut / Italiano: Carciofo
Artichoke in the food context refers to a variety of thistle cultivated as food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. The budding artichoke flower-head is a cluster of many budding small flowers (an inflorescence), together with many bracts, on an edible base. Once the buds bloom, the structure changes to a coarse, barely edible form.
Deutsch: Anchois / Español: Anchoa / Português: Anchova / Français: Anchois / Italiano: Acciuga
Anchoa refers to a small, common saltwater forage fish, known for its significant role in various cuisines around the world, especially in Mediterranean and European cooking. These fish are usually preserved through salting and oiling, resulting in a rich, savory flavor that enhances many dishes.
Deutsch: Achar / Español: Achar / Português: Achar / Français: Achar / Italiano: Achar
Achar is a term used to describe a variety of pickled foods, prevalent in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent, and parts of Southeast Asia. It consists of a wide range of vegetables and fruits, pickled in an assortment of spices, oils, and vinegar, creating a distinctive, flavorful condiment. Achar is renowned for its ability to enhance the taste of meals by adding a spicy, tangy, or sweet flavor, depending on the ingredients used.
Aeppelwoi --->Äppelwoi