Glossary C
Deutsch: Pökeln / Español: Curado / Português: Cura / Français: Salaison / Italiano: Stagionatura
Curing is a food preservation method that involves treating food, primarily meat and fish, with salt, Sugar, nitrates, nitrites, or a combination of these, to inhibit the growth of bacteria, enhance flavour, and prolong shelf life. This technique has been used for centuries to preserve food before the advent of refrigeration and remains popular today for its unique impact on taste and texture.
Curry Leaf (Murraya koenegii) refers to a purple-black fruited tree which is most famous for its aromatic leaves that provide curry spice. The leaves are used as an important food flavoring in Indian and Asian cuisine. When cooking, the leaves are generally used fresh direct from the tree. The yellow "curry powder" which are sold in the markets which is common in Western countries is actually not curry at all, but a mixture of several spices intended to mimic the true curry flavor. The yellow color comes from turmeric root.
Deutsch: Curryblätter / Español: Hojas de curry / Português: Folhas de curry / Français: Feuilles de curry / Italiano: Foglie di curry /
Curry leaves refers to the shiny, dark green, aromatic leaves of a tree (Curry Tree) which release a deliciously nutty aroma. It is a staple of South Indian cooking.
Deutsch: Currypulver / Español: Curry en polvo / Português: Pó de caril / Français: Poudre de curry / Italiano: Polvere di curry
Curry powder is a blended spice mixture widely used in global cuisines, particularly in South Asian, British, and Caribbean cooking. Unlike the term "curry," which refers to a broad category of dishes, curry powder is a standardized dry blend designed to replicate the complex flavors of traditional Indian spice combinations. Its composition varies regionally, but it typically includes a base of turmeric, coriander, and cumin, supplemented with spices such as fenugreek, mustard seeds, black pepper, and chili powder. The blend is not a historical staple in Indian cuisine but emerged as a colonial adaptation to simplify the use of spices in Western kitchens.
Deutsch: Currywurst / Español: Currywurst / Português: Currywurst / Français: Currywurst / Italiano: Currywurst
Currywurst in the food context refers to a popular German fast-food dish consisting of steamed and then fried pork sausage (Bratwurst), which is sliced and topped with a curry-flavoured ketchup sauce. It is typically served with a side of fries or a Bread roll and is enjoyed as a quick snack or casual meal.