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Deutsch: Fajitas / Español: Fajitas / Português: Fajitas / Français: Fajitas / Italiano: Fajitas
Fajitas are a popular Mexican-American dish consisting of grilled meat served on a flour or corn tortilla. Originally, the term referred specifically to grilled strips of skirt steak, but it has since broadened to include other types of meat such as chicken, pork, or shrimp, all typically seasoned and cooked with onions and bell peppers.
Deutsch: Fettuccine / Español: Fettuccine / Português: Fettuccine / Français: Fettuccine / Italiano: Fettuccine
Fettuccine is a type of pasta that is popular in Italian cuisine. It is characterized by its long, flat ribbons, which are wider than spaghetti but not as wide as tagliatelle. The name 'fettuccine' means 'little ribbons' in Italian, which describes its appearance.
Deutsch: Aromatisierung / Español: Saborizante / Português: Aromatizante / Français: Aromatisation / Italiano: Aromatizzazione
Flavoring refers to substances added to food to enhance its taste or smell. These substances can be derived from natural sources, synthesized artificially, or a combination of both. Flavorings play a critical role in the development of sensory profiles that make food products enjoyable and distinctive.
Deutsch: Braten / Español: Freír / Português: Fritar / Français: Faire frire / Italiano: Friggere
Frying is a cooking process wherein food is submerged in hot fat, most commonly oil, heated to temperatures typically between 175°C (350°F) and 190°C (375°F). This method achieves a unique combination of crispy exterior and tender interior by dehydrating the food's surface and sometimes triggering chemical reactions like the Maillard reaction, which enhances flavor.
Deutsch: Bauernhof / Español: Granja / Português: Fazenda / Français: Ferme / Italiano: Fattoria
Farm in the food context refers to a plot of land devoted to the production and management of food products, including crops and livestock. Farms are the cornerstone of agriculture, the practice of cultivating the soil, growing crops, and raising animals to provide food, fiber, medicinal plants, and other products to sustain and enhance life.