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Hae kun refers to thin slices of shrimp eaten with a side order of Chinese syrup.

Haeng is a Thair term which literally means dry, is used to indicate that a dish is without broth

Hierbas Ibicencas is a special liqueur made from sweet Anisette and wide variety of aromatic herbs from Ibiza. It is based on alcohol, flavored with anise, thyme, rosemary, spearmint, mint, juniper, sage, fennel, camomile, laurel, lavender, etc. lemon and orange peel, and many other secret ingredients. The very refreshing liqueur has also aids digestion and healing. It is a digestive liquous which is mostly made in farmhouses and some Ibizan restaurants also have their own supply.

Hierbas Ibicencas is produced commercially, too and makes an excellent souvenir for the tourist who visit the area on their way back home.

Hidegtál is the Hungarian word for "cold cuts platter" and refers to refers to a plate or tray of cold cuts, sliced cheeses and vegetables arranged in an appetizing manner. The vegetables are usually used for decoration purposes, too.

Hidegtál is often served at large gatherings as an appetizer.

The word Hidegtál literally means "cold dish" and is pronounced as "hee-deg-tuhl".

Hirse is the German word for "millet" or "sorghum". Cooked as alternate to rice in some states in Germany both as an ingredient for sweet or savory dishes.

Hurmašice/Hurmasice refers to a traditional Bosnian dessert made up of flour, eggs and nuts (walnuts for example) formed into a dough and baked then sprinkled with a mixture of sugar melted into a mixture of boiling water and lemon juice.