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Chori Dal Beans is also called Whole Adzuki/ Aduki Beans. Chori Dal or Adzuki Beans are an Indian and Japanese favorite and have a similar flavor to red beans. A good source of protein and fiber, they are delicious in soups and can be substituted for red and pinto beans in other tasty recipes. Adzuki beans are an Asian variety and are also used for sprouts. Since they have a sweeter taste than most beans, Adzuki beans are sometimes used in desserts and used by the Japanese for making Mochi. The ripe Adzuki beans contain 25% protein and are highly nutritious. Sprouts from adzuki beans are particularly nutty and tasty. Sprout as you would other beans such as mung and soy. Dried adzuki beans are said to require only a short soaking (1 hour) before cooking.
Choripan refer to "hot dogs" in Bolivia, one of the familiar international snacks that made its way in Bolivia which are sold and always available at street stalls, cafes and restaurants.
Chorizo refers to one of highly spiced and famous Spanish sausage.It is a generic name of any sausage made from ground pork mixed with sweet or spicy Pimenton. Chorizo varies from region to region of Spain depending on length, width, density and curing time, the coarseness of the grind and any additional ingredient. The most popualr version of Chorizo is the lean and dry sausage made from pork, pimenton and salt. It can be served with slices of cheese or chopped and friend in olive oil served with bread.
Chorizo en Manteca Colora refers to one of the popular variety of sausages produced in the villages of Montejaque and Benaojan in the Serrania de Ronda in Andalucia, Spain. Chorizo en Manteca Colora is a sausage in lard colored with paprika or a paprika-coloured sausage in lard. It is highly recommended for people who loves great tasting sausages from Spain.
Chorogi which is also known as Japanese artichoke, Knotroot, Chinese artichoke and Crosnes refers to a hairy plant which is a native of China and Japan. It has small white tubers that have a sweet, nutty taste similar to a jerusalem artichoke. Chorogi is seldom found in the United States but, if available, it should be purchased when firm and white. Chorogi can be refrigerated in a plastic bag up to a week. Chorogi can be eaten raw, or boiled, baked or steamed.
Choron (a la Choron ) refers to a garmish made from artichoke hearts (artichoke bottom) filled with green peas or aspragus with balls of potatoes. Sauce Choron is made from Bearnaise sauce with tomatoes.