Glossary G

Gavvalu Peeta refers to an Indian cooking tool; a shell making tool for cooking a shell-shaped or shell design dish called Gavvalu . Gawala Paeeta is a wooden tool with tiny grooves. It is used by pressing a dough over it and rolled, the finished product is a shell-like dough design. Gavvalu is a Telugu word which means "shells" hence the name "Gavvalu ". Telugu Gawalu is an Indian traditional food called in English as Sugar Coated shells because they are shaped like shells made by using Gawala Peeta.

- Gaybga (GB) : Gaybga which is also called GB refers to one the staple side dishes of Liberia, and is a food associated with those originating from the northeast part of Liberia, specifically the Nimba County. 'GB' is swallowed, not chewed. As described by some locals of the County, the 'GB' is prepared from cassava. The cassava is boiled, allowed to get cold a bit before pounding into a thick, smooth compound. To smoothen its way down the throat, a slippery soup called Worlor is prepared with dried meat and some bitter balls. Interestingly, some areas of Nimba, like the Yekepa area and Sanniquellie-Mahn and Gbehlay-Geh area prefer adding green grasshoppers to the soup and adding dried and pounded Zogloecaterpillars , respectively for flavor enhancement and additional nourishment.

Gayette refers to pork liver sausage that hails from Provence and is also flavored with bacon, wrapped in a membrane from a pig's intestines and baked.

Gaziler Helvasi refers to a variety/kind of Halva made from semolina or flour, butter or margarine, almonds and crystal sugar. In Turkey there are diffrent kinds of Helvah or desserts made from semolina or flour; among them are: Irmik Helvasi, Un Helvasi, and Nisasta Helvasi.

Gazo is the Turkish word which means "Soda Drink"

Deutsch: Gazpacho / Español: Gazpacho / Português: Gazpacho / Français: Gazpacho / Italiano: Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a traditional Spanish cold soup made from raw vegetables and served chilled. This dish is especially popular in the southern region of Andalusia, where it is consumed during the hot summer months. Gazpacho typically features tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and bread as its main ingredients.

Gbafilo refers to one of African spices which is used to prepare traditional and authenticl Pepper soup. Gbafilo is listed as one of African herbs and spices

Gbegiri refers to the traditional Nigerian bean stew

Ingredients

450g white or red beans
6 fresh habanero chillies (liquidized)
2 medium onions (liquidized)
450g fresh tomatoes (liquidized)
1kg dry smoked fish (omit for the vegetarian version)
3 tbsp tomato puree

Gebäck is the German word that refer to cakes, pastries, Gebäck is also means of cookies in American, biscuits in British and bread rolls in various shapes in Austria.

Deutsch: Gebacken / Español: Horneado / Português: Assado / Français: Cuit au four / Italiano: Al forno

Gebacken in the food context refers to food that has been baked, a cooking method involving dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven. This method is widely used for preparing a variety of dishes, from breads, cakes, and pastries to casseroles, meat, and vegetables. Baking transforms the ingredients through the heat, resulting in changes in texture, flavor, and appearance. It's a fundamental cooking technique in many cuisines around the world, celebrated for its ability to produce both savory and sweet dishes with a distinct taste and texture.

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Glossary G

Gavvala Peeta

Gaybga (GB)

Gayette

Gaziler Helvasi

Gazo

Gazpacho

Gbafilo

Gbegiri

Gebäck

Gebacken

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