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Arak refers to Lebanese distilled grape liquor flavoured with anise and mixed with water

Arame refers to a mild, sweet tasting, brown seaweed often served as a side dish in Japanese cuisine. Arame which is a mild flavored sea vegetable is rich in calcium, iodine and potassium. To use, simmer with tamari, lemon juice and rice wine until tender and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve as a side dish with fish or with grains and beans for a vegetarian option. Soaked Arame can be added to stir-fry dishes.

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Arancia is the Italian word for orange.

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Arancia rossa is the Italian term for "blood orange". It is also known as sanguinello.

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Aranciata is the Italian term for "orange ade". It refers to carbonated orange drink or orange-based soft drink.

Aranciata is pronounced "ah-rahn-chyah-tah"

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Ärani is a Maori word for orange

Aranzada is referring to a typical dessert from the region of Nuoro, prepared with orange rind, almonds and honey.

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Arare refer to Japanese crisp rice crackers which are seasoned with soy sauce. Arare are smaller bite-sized versions of senbei, made from glutinous rice. Like Senbei, arare come in a

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Arare refers to Japanese sweet rice crackers. Arare is one of the foods associated with Hina Matsuri. On Hina Matsuri, Japanese families with girls will display a special set of dolls and serve special foods, like Arare to celebrate having a girl or girls in the family. Arare is also called Hina-Arare.

Arashio means "Sea salt" in Japan.

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