Glossary L

Lenteja bocona refers to a common lentil in Peru.

Lenticchia is the Italian word for lentil, a plant belonging to the legume family. Lentils is lenticchie in Italian

Deutsch: Linsen-Gebratener Reis / Español: Arroz frito con lentejas / Português: Arroz frito com lentilhas / Français: Riz frit aux lentilles / Italiano: Riso fritto con lenticchie

Lentils Fried Rice in the food context refers to a dish that combines cooked lentils and rice, stir-fried together with various seasonings, vegetables, and sometimes meats or seafood. This dish is a hearty, nutritious meal that merges the rich proteins and fibers of lentils with the comforting texture of fried rice. Lentils, being a staple Legume in many cultures around the world, offer a versatile and healthful addition to fried rice, infusing the dish with additional flavors, textures, and nutritional benefits.

Lepre is the Italian word for hare or rabbit, which is usually marinated, stewed or roasted in Italy. In Tuscany, it is oneof the most popular meats

Lepre is pronounced "leh-preh"

Lepre in salmi refers to hare or rabbit that is marinated in red wine and vinegar with herbs and spices then stewed

Lepyoshka refers to Uzbekistan's flat bread, or "non", "that is usually baked in tandoor ovens, and served with tea, not to mention at every meal. Lepyoshka is available is several varieties, some with onions or meat in the dough, while others are topped with Kalonji (nigella seeds) or sesame seeds. Lepyoshka also serves as one of the staple foods of Kyrgyzstan. This Russian flat unleavened loaf is delicious and fresh and far more superior that the other varieties of white bread found in the supermarkets in the country. Wide array of breads, leavened and unleavened, is a staple for the majority of the population of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Lessare is the Italian word which means "to boil" or "to cook"

Lessato is the Italian word for boiled, as in boiled fish or meat

Lesso is the Italian word which means "boiled". It also a term for "boiled meat"

Lesso is pronounced "lehs-so"

Lethok Son refers Myanmar's spicy vegetable and rice salad. It is one of the popular dishes in Myanmar