Glossary D

Deutsch: Teig
Dough is a thick, malleable, sometimes elastic, paste made out of any cereals (grains) or leguminous crops by mixing flour with a small amount of water and/or other liquid. This process is a precursor to making a wide variety of foodstuffs, particularly breads and bread-based items (e.g., crusts, dumplings), flatbreads, noodles, pastry, pizza, bread rolls, biscuits, cookies and similar items.

A doughnut, often spelled as donut, is a popular and delicious baked or fried pastry confection. These sweet treats are typically in the shape of a ring or a solid, filled circle, with a hole in the center. The doughnut is made from a sweet, leavened dough and can be coated in various toppings and glazes, making it a versatile dessert enjoyed by people of all ages worldwide.

Doujiang is "soy milk" which is a typical breakfast treat in Beijing . It is usually served warm with Youtiao.

Douzhi is mung bean milk, one of the typical snacks of Beijing.

Dovga refers to Azerbaidjan's "yoghurt soup". Dovga is thick spicy soup made from rice, spices, sour milk or yoghurt, spinach, fennel and eggs. Sometimes meat is added to it, but it can be prepared with or without meat.. This yogurt-based soup may be served chilled or at room temperature. It consists of yogurt mixed with cucumber, dill, green onion and a bit of rice. It may also include a variety of herbs, including coriander, mint and chives depending on the region. Eggs, chickpeas or beans may be added. Dovga is also known or called as Dovgha.

Dovi refers to a paste or stew made from groundnuts or peanut butter. Peanut is called groundnut in South Africa. Moreover, Dovi refers to Zimbabwe's peanut butter stew, one of the typical foods of the country. Dovi is made by sauteing the following ingredients: chicken, onion, tomatoes, green peppers, butter, smooth peanut butter, cayenne pepper, spices and salt and pepper to taste. Dovi is usually serve with greens, like spinach side by side. Zimbabweans seem to love Peanut Butter more than any and it shows with Dovi which is probably the most typical Zimbabwean dish. The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly known as the Republic of Rhodesia) is a landlocked country in the southern part of the continent of Africa. It is bordered by Mozambique to the east, South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest and Zambia to the northwest.

Dovme Biber refers to semidried, crushed chilli that is an essential ingredient in Turkish cooking. When buying Dovme Biber, choose the variety which is slightly oily.

Doyyo is an Ethiopian sauce of split peas, meat--and bones.

Drachena refers to the Russian, Belorussian and Ukrainian bread-like dish made of flour, milk and eggs

Deutsch: Drachenfrucht / Español: Fruta del dragón / Português: Fruta do dragão / Français: Fruit du dragon / Italiano: Frutto del drago

Dragon Fruit, in the food context, refers to the fruit of several different cactus species indigenous to the Americas, but now cultivated worldwide, especially in Southeast Asia. The most commonly consumed species is Hylocereus undatus, known for its vibrant pink or yellow skin and speckled, white or red flesh filled with tiny black seeds. The fruit's unique appearance, with its flame-like outer skin, is why it's named "dragon fruit." Its taste is often described as a mildly sweet Blend of pear and kiwi.

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Glossary D

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