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Deutsch: Alugbati-Suppe / Español: Sopa de Alugbati / Português: Sopa de Alugbati / Français: Soupe d'Alugbati / Italiano: Zuppa di Alugbati

Alugbati Soup is a traditional Filipino dish renowned for its vibrant green hue and nutrient-dense composition. Originating from regional culinary practices, this soup leverages the leafy vegetable Basella alba (commonly known as alugbati or Malabar spinach) as its primary ingredient, combining it with a savory broth and complementary components to create a dish celebrated for both its flavor and health benefits. Its preparation reflects the resourcefulness of Filipino cuisine, where locally available ingredients are transformed into nourishing meals.

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Alumahan is the Filipino term for "mackarel", a kind of fish.

Alupihang Dagat refers to one of the seafoods enjoyed in the Philippines. It is called mantis shrimp in English. It is also known in the Philippine as Tatampal or Hipong Dapa. It is usually cooked like Shrimps, as in Halabos which means just cooking the Alupihang Dagat in a pan as is with just a bit of salt until they turn red.

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Alur dam and luchi refers to tangy potatoes and puris from Bengal

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Alverta refers to an extraordinary new caviar.

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Am dal is a very common dish in the Bengali's summer lunch menus.

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Ama-ebi is a Japanese sweet shrimp that is usually served raw

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Ama-ebi is a Japanese term for sweet shrimp that is usually served raw.

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Amadumbe refers one of the traditional foods from South Africa. It is sweet potato and peanut mash. Another variation from South African restaurants is made from sweet potato mashed with butter and sprinkled with roasted peanuts and topped with a drizzle of honey.

Amagwinya also known as Vetkoek refers to a popular traditional Zulu food which is flour mixture with water, sugar and salt. Amagwinya is made or shaped into small balls and put into hot oil until it is golden brown and eaten as is, or it can be eaten even more delicious with stew. Amagwinya is also sold in some schools for the school children. Moreover, Amagwinya is described as balls of deep-fried bread dough which are served plain as street food, but sweet or savory fillings can be added, if desired. Zulu are the largest South African ethnic group.

Amakuchi refers to a Japanese term for a type of sake which has a sweet flavor or sweet in flavor.

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