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Batuan is a tropical fruit primarily used as a souring agent in Filipino cuisine. This small, green fruit is known for its tangy and acidic flavor, making it a popular ingredient in various Filipino dishes. In this article, we will delve into the definition of Batuan, provide numerous examples of its use in both international and national culinary contexts, explore its applications and potential risks, share a traditional Filipino recipe, and touch upon its historical and legal aspects.
Garcinia binucao is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is commonly known as binukaw, batwan or batuan, is a species of Garcinia endemic to the Philippines. It is not cultivated, though its edible fruits are harvested from the wild for use as a souring agent in some Filipino dishes.
English: Batwan / Deutsch: Batwan / Español: Batwan / Português: Batwan / Français: Batwan / Italiano: Batwan /
Batwan refers to a green sour fruit which is used as a souring agent for making Sinigang dishes (sour soup) in the Philippines in placed of tomatoes, Calamansi, Kamias and Tamarind (Sampaloc).
Bauernfrühstück is the German word which literally means "farmers' breakfast". It refers to a hearty breakfast that usually consists of bacon (speck) or ham, fried potatoes, onion and scrambled eggs.
Bauer means farmer and frühstück means breakfast. It is popular in Bavaria , as well as in other German states.
This one below is the version I had when I was still living in Hamburg which is located in the nothern part of Germany.
Baumkuchen refers to one of the many traditional cakes from Germany, a German Tree Cake. It is a layered cake coated with chocolates . Baumkuchen is literally translated as "Tree Cake" (Baum = Tree and Kuchen = Cake)
Baumkuchen has a characteristic concentric rings that appear when sliced which resemble tree rings that give the cake its German name.
The origins of Baumkuchen which is known in Germany as the "King of Cakes"can be traced back into the distant past, from the 15th century and lingered in Europe until the 20the century.
Baumkuchen is also well known in Japan as it is in Germany. In Japan, it is known as "the Ultimate Wedding Cake". The first German confectionaer to bake Baumkuchen in Japan was Karl Juchheim who was captured by the Japanese during Worl War I in China. The Juchheim company is very famous in Japan and their Baumkuchen is usually used for presents or souvenirs given for the guests at wedding receptions.
Enjoy the pictures below of Baumkuchen I always buy in Germany during the Christmas season.
