Glossary J
Jordbaer is the Norwegian term for "Strawberry". Strawberries are mostly eaten on hand or as a basic ingredient of a dessert, pastry, sorbet, or toppings for cake. Available during the spring and summer months in Europe.
Joue is the French word for "cheek", a culinary term referring to the cheek of animals used as food, such as the cheek of pork (Joue de porc), cheek of beef (Joue de boeuf), Jeous de veau (cheeks of veal or calf), Joue de Broutard (cheek of young goat). After cleaning, removing the unnecessary parts of the cheeks, it can be stewed, braised or made into a civet.
The cheeks of cod or monkfish are also used in Basque dish called Kokotxas.
- Joumou (Soup) : Joumou refers to the Haitian traditional and very popular spicy pumpkin soup . Soup Joumou is a vivid soup made from pumpkins and it is simmered in a saucepan along with pieces of beef and vegetables such as potato, parsley, carrots, and onions.
Varieties of Soup Joumou can be found throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.
Jowar Ki Chappati refers to an Indian bread, particularly a Punjabi unleavened wholesome bread which is made of millet. This kind of bread gives warmth to the body especially during the winter season. North Indians serve this bread with Dal or curd.
Punjab is situated in the north-western corner of India.