Glossary D

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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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Dragoncello is the Italian word for tarragon

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Deutsch: Abtropfen / Español: escurrir / Português: escorrer / Français: égoutter / Italiano: scolare

Drain in the food context refers to the process of removing excess liquid from food items. This is often done using a colander, sieve, or similar kitchen tool to separate liquids such as water, oil, or broth from solid food components. Draining is a common step in various cooking and food preparation methods to achieve the desired texture and consistency in dishes.

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Drambuie refers to a Scotch-based liqueur which is sweetened with honey and flavored with a variety of herbs. It is a pale brown Scotch liqueur

Draniki refer to Belorussian name for pancakes made from graded potatoes. Draniki is one of Russia's traditional easter foods. It is a type of potato pancake which is usually fried and stuffed with grated potatoes, onions or garlic and seasoning. Draniki is also very popular throughout Central and Eastern Europe.