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Leche Frita is the Spanish for "fried milk" , a popular dessert from Gádor and some other towns in Spain. To make fried milk, the milk is thickened with egg and sweetened with honey or sugar. This custard is then spread in a pan and allowed to thicken. After it has set, it is cut into cubes, dipped in bread crumbs, and pan fried. The final product is dusted with sugar and served warm. Gádor is one of the small Andalusian towns that is seeing its population grow steadily located just eighteen kilometers north of the capital city of Almería. Gádor is home to citruses of Andarax and relies on olives, oranges, and cattle ranching.

Leche quemada is referring to a Mexican burnt milk candy or caramel sauce.

Lechon is a mouthwatering and iconic dish that is synonymous with celebration and feasting in many parts of the world. It is a flavorful and succulent roasted pig, often prepared whole, and is known for its crispy, golden-brown skin and tender, juicy meat. Lechon is a cherished delicacy in various cultures and is prepared using a variety of seasonings and cooking methods to achieve its signature taste and texture.

- Lechon al Horno : Lechon al Horno refers to a Bolivian dish which consists of a roasted pig served with fried plantains and sweet potatoes and usually served as a main meal.

Lechon Paksiw also called Paksiw na Lechon is a dish from the Philippines usually made from lefover Lechon (roasted pig). Lechon Paksiw is a Filipino stew whose essential ingredient is Suka (Vinegar), the chopped meat from the leftover roasted pig (most often the head on the roasted pork), Lechon sauce and spices like pepper and bay leaves (called laurel in the Philippines).

Deutsch: Gebratenes Schwein / Español: Lechón asado / Português: Leitão assado / Français: Cochon de lait rôti / Italiano: Maiale arrosto

Lechong Baboy in the food context refers to a traditional Filipino dish of roasted whole pig. It is renowned for its crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat, making it a centerpiece at many celebrations, festivals, and special occasions in the Philippines. The process of preparing Lechong Baboy involves seasoning the pig with a mixture of spices and ingredients, then slowly roasting it over an open flame for several hours until the skin achieves a golden, crispy texture and the meat becomes succulent and juicy.

Deutsch: Gegrillter Schweinebauch / Español: Panceta de cerdo asada / Português: Barriga de porco assada / Français: Poitrine de porc rôtie / Italiano: Pancetta di Maiale arrosto

Lechong Liempo in the food context refers to a Filipino dish that consists of roasted or grilled pork belly, prepared in the style of traditional lechon, which is a whole roasted pig. The dish captures the essence of lechon with its crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat, but it focuses specifically on the pork belly portion, making it more accessible and practical for everyday cooking compared to roasting a whole pig.

Lecsó Tojással refers to Hungarian vegetarian dish made with eggs scrambled in a thick tomato-onion-paprika sauce.

Lederpiessli refers grilled liver. One of the typical meat-based dishes of Switzerland.

Leek Pasty refers to a Wales pasty that is usually made in the shape of a little leek, is a popular appetizer or side dish.

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