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Deutsch: Gebratener Bittermelone / Español: Amargoso salteado / Português: Refogado de Melão Amargo / Français: Courge amère sautée / Italiano: Melone amaro saltato
Ginisang Ampalaya in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish made from sautéed bitter melon (ampalaya) with garlic, onion, and tomato, often including beaten eggs and sometimes meat like pork or shrimp. This dish is valued both for its distinctive bitter flavor, which is considered appetizing and refreshing by many, and for its health benefits, as ampalaya is known to be rich in vitamins and minerals, and it's particularly noted for its potential to regulate blood sugar levels.
Deutsch: Gemahlene Mungobohnen / Español: Mungo molido / Português: Mungo moído / Français: Mungo moulu / Italiano: Mungo macinato
Giniling na Munggo in the food context refers to a Filipino dish made from ground or mashed mung beans (munggo). This hearty and nutritious dish is typically cooked with garlic, onion, tomatoes, and often includes pork, shrimp, or fish for added flavor. It's a versatile recipe that can be customized with various ingredients such as leafy greens (like spinach or malunggay leaves), and it is seasoned with fish sauce or salt for taste.
Deutsch: Lebkuchen / Español: Pan de jengibre / Português: Pão de gengibre / Français: Pain d'épices / Italiano: Pan di zenzero
Ginger Bread in the food context refers to a sweet baked good that comes in various forms, from a dense, cake-like loaf to a crisp, cookie-style treat, all flavored primarily with ginger and a mix of other spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Molasses or honey is often used as a sweetener, contributing to its dark color and rich, moist texture. Gingerbread is commonly associated with the winter holiday season, especially in Western cultures, where it's used to make festive treats such as gingerbread houses and gingerbread men cookies.
Deutsch: Ginataang Santol und Garnelen / Español: Santol y camarones en leche de coco / Português: Santol e camarão em leite de coco / Français: Santol et crevettes au lait de coco / Italiano: Santol e gamberi in latte di cocco
Ginataang Santol at Hipon in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish that combines santol (cottonfruit) and shrimp cooked in coconut milk. This dish is a unique blend of flavors, showcasing the sourness of the santol fruit with the sweetness of shrimp, all balanced within the rich, creamy texture of coconut milk. The santol fruit is peeled and grated or finely chopped, then cooked with shrimp, garlic, onion, ginger, and sometimes chili peppers to create a savory, slightly spicy, and aromatic dish.
Deutsch: Ginataang Papaya / Español: Ginataang Papaya / Português: Ginataang Papaya / Français: Ginataang Papaya / Italiano: Ginataang Papaya
Ginataang Papaya in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish where unripe papaya is cooked in coconut milk (gata). This dish is a savory and creamy stew, often enhanced with the addition of shrimp, fish, or pork and spiced with garlic, onion, ginger, and sometimes chili peppers for heat. The use of green, unripe papaya gives the dish a mild sweetness and a slightly crisp texture, which contrasts beautifully with the rich, creamy coconut milk.
Deutsch: Ginataang Labong / Español: Ginataang Labong / Português: Ginataang Labong / Français: Ginataang Labong / Italiano: Ginataang Labong
Ginataang Labong in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish made from bamboo shoots (labong) cooked in coconut milk (gata). This dish is a staple in Philippine cuisine, known for its creamy texture and rich, slightly spicy flavor. The bamboo shoots provide a tender yet crisp contrast to the creamy sauce, making it a beloved comfort food. Often, shrimp, pork, or dried fish are added to the dish for extra flavor and protein, along with spices like garlic, onion, ginger, and sometimes chili peppers for heat.