Glossary D

Denoyauter/Dénoyauter is the French word /verb which literally means "to stone or to pit" that is to remove the seed or pit of stone fruits (dates, plums, etc) or olives.

Dénoyauter is pronounced "day nwAH yoh tay".

Denshi renji is in Japanese means microwave oven

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Dentelle is the French word that literally means "lace", it is a culinary term that describes a portion of meat or fish so thinly sliced that it has already an appearance of a "lace". As in Crepe Dentelle, a very thin pancake that resembles a lace.

Denver Omelet whichis also known as Western Omelette is an egg dish; an omelette containing onions and green or red peppers.

Deoch is a Scottish term for drink

Deodeok-saengchae (Deodeok Salad). Deodeok-saengchae is a Korean food (salad) made from thinly ripped deodeok roots mixed with spicy and sour seasonings. Deodeok is referred to as Sasam (ginseng from sand). It is high in saponin like ginseng and bellflower roots. Deodeok is also valued for its medicinal properties. In Oriental medicine, it is considered a health food that is good for the stomach, and strengthens the lungs, intestines and kidney.

English: Skinning / Deutsch: Abschälen / Español: Desollado / Português: Esfola / Français: Dépouillage / Italiano: Scuoiatura /

Depouillage is the French culinary term which means "to skim fat" which is done to remove the fat that rises to the top of sauces, stocks and other cooking liquid during cooking. Depouillage is simply and more easily done by placing the pot off-center on the burner and skimming the impurities as they collect at one side of the pot.

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Deutsch: Tiefe / Español: Profundidad / Português: Profundidade / Français: Profondeur / Italiano: Profondità

Depth in the food context refers to the complexity and richness of flavours in a dish. It describes how the flavours interact, evolve, and create a layered experience on the palate, often leaving a lasting impression. Depth is achieved through balancing different taste elements, such as sweetness, acidity, saltiness, bitterness, and umami.

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Dereotu is the Turkish word for "Dill

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Desalt is a cooking term which means to remove salt by soaking in cold water.

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