Glossary C
Curacao refers to a bitter orange liqueur, usually colored white, blue or brown.
Curanto refers to one of the Chile's finest dishes which is an all-encompassing, hearty stew of fish, shellfish, chicken, pork, lamb, beef and potato.
Curanto is made from lots of sea food, beef, chicken and pork, potatoes, cheese, and potato "burguers", prepared in a hole in the ground ("en hoyo") or in a pot ("en olla ").
Curd Rice refers to rice specialty from South India. The different ingredients used to make this rice dish are cooked rice, plain yoghurt, mustard, green and red chillies, grated ginger, asafoetida, salt and oil. Grated carrots and grapes can also be added if desired.
Curd Rice is garnished with coriander leaves and generally served with lime or mango pickle.
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.