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Csiga Noodles refer to very small Hungarian egg noodles which are short, tubular pasta that are hollow inside and with a winding ridge spiralling up their sides. The pasta is made from a mixture of flour, eggs and water, then rolled and cut into small squares, which are then curled around a small iron or wooden rod. Csiga Noodles are made on special grooved Csiga boards made of wood or bamboo. To make Csiga Noodles, a 3/4-inch square of the dough mixture is rolled from one corner to the other with a dowel about as thick as a pencil. This makes it both hollow inside and grooved outside. Some Hungarians, however, just leave the square dough as is and never bother anymore to have the special shape, although Csiga Noodles is named as such as they are supposed to be snail-shaped. Csiga is the Hungarian word for "snail", hence Csiga Noodles are called as such because they are shaped like snails. Csiga Noodles are generally used in making soups. The cuisine at most village weddings includes a Chicken Soup with special Csiga Noodles that were traditionally believed to have fertility-inducing properties. Csiga Noodle is known in Hungarian as Csigateszta.

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Csigateszta which are also known as Csiga Noodles refer to Hungary's very small egg noodles which are short, tubular pasta that are hollow inside and with a winding ridge spiralling up their sides. The Csigateszta is made from a mixture of flour, eggs and water, then rolled and cut into small squares, which are then curled around a small iron or wooden rod. Csigateszta are made on special grooved Csiga boards made of wood or bamboo. To make Csiga Noodles, a 3/4-inch square of the dough mixture is rolled from one corner to the other with a dowel about as thick as a pencil. This makes it both hollow inside and grooved outside. Some Hungarians, however, just leave the square dough as is and never bother anymore to have the special shape, although Csiga Noodles is named as such as they are supposed to be snail-shaped. Csiga is the Hungarian word for "snail", hence Csiga Noodles are called as such because they are shaped like snails. Csigateszta are generally used in making soups. The cuisine at most village weddings includes a Chicken Soup with special Csiga Noodles that were traditionally believed to have fertility-inducing properties.

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Csirke is the Hungarian word for "Chicken". Csirke is a popular and cheap meat product in Hungary and cooked in various ways. It is one of the main ingredient for Csirkepaprikas or Paprikas Csirke, one of the most famous Hungarian dishes. Csirke is pronounced "cheer-keh".

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Csülök / Csulok is the Hungarian word for "Knuckle" , more particularly knuckle of pig and also of cattle which is used for food, as in Csülökpörkölt, a dish made of knuckle of pork and which is usually served at the countryside weddings. Csülök is pronounced "chew-look".

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Cu is the Chinese word for "vinegar"

Cua rang muoi refers to crabs fried in garlic and onion. It is one of the popular dishes in Vietnam.

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Deutsch: Kuba / Español: Cuba / Português: Cuba / Français: Cuba / Italiano: Cuba

Cuba in the food context refers to the rich and diverse culinary traditions of the island nation, which are influenced by Spanish, African, Caribbean, and indigenous Taíno cultures. Cuban cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors, use of fresh ingredients, and a variety of dishes that reflect the island's history and cultural heritage.

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Cucchiaio da te is the Italian term for "teaspoon"

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Deutsch: Gurke / Indian: Vellarikka
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. It is a creeping vine that bears cylindrical fruit that are edible when ripe. There are three main varieties of cucumber: slicing, pickling, and burpless. Within these varieties, several different cultivars have emerged. The cucumber is originally from Southern Asia, but now grows on most continents. Many different varieties are traded on the global market.

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Deutsch: wiedergekäutes Futter / Español: bolo alimenticio / Português: bolo alimentar / Français: bol alimentaire / Italiano: bolo alimentare

Cud is partially digested food that is regurgitated from the first stomach of ruminants, such as cows and sheep, to be chewed again. This process, known as rumination, is a key part of their digestive system, allowing them to efficiently Break down fibrous plant material and extract essential nutrients.

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