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Lihapyörykkä refer to meatball in Finland. Lihapyörykkä are small and round meatballs made with ground meat mixed with eggs, fresh bread or breadcrumbs, spices, cream, milk or other liquid. Meatballs are fried in skillet or baked in oven. Lihapyörykkä is synonymous to Lihapulla.

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Lihiya is from the Spanish word Lejía, meaning lye. Lihiya is a Filipino word which also means lye. Lye is used in both Western / European and Asian cooking. It is used in baking and making Lutefisk in Europe, while Asians use lye water in dessert making, such as the Filipino rice cake Suman sa Lihiya. Lye is also known as Caustic soda.

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Lilikoi or Liliko'i is the Hawaiian word for "Passion Fruit ", an exotic tropical fruit which is one of Hawaii's favorite island treats. Passion fruit has a slight tart and citrus taste. Both the juice/pulp and seed is edible, but the fruit must be mature, as toxins exist in the immature fruits. While the seeds are edible, it is the fruit that is mostly used. The pulp is normally pressed through a strainer and then bottled as a concentrate. It is normally use in combination with water or other juices, along with fine crushed ice and vodka or tequila to make a delicious frozen cocktail drinks. In Hawaii, it is said that the seeds of the purple passion fruit that were brought from Australia, were first planted in 1880 and the vine came to be popular in home gardens and the yellow passion fruit is thought to be native to the Amazon region of Brazil. Lilikoi is named after the special place on the island of Maui where it was first planted in 1880. Likewise, originally from South America, it is also said that the passion fruit spread to Australia where in 1923, Mr. E. N. Reasoner brought the seeds to Hawaii. Both varieties of passion fruit yield a delicious orange colored juice and edible seeds. Passion fruit is farmed not only in Hawaii, but also in many countries. It is used in a reduced form to make jams, syrups, marinades, canned drinks, concentrates, and butter. It can be sweetened to for a variety of uses, such as marmalade, syrup which can be used on ice cream and pancakes. Passion fruit jellies, mustards, butters, syrups, dressings and teriyaki sauce as well as skin care and aromatherapy products are made on the island of Kaua’i in Hawaii. Delicious foods that incorporate passion fruit is found from the local supermarkets in Hawaii. Liliko'i is pronounced "lee-lee-koh-ee". Scientific: Passiflora edulis Sims Flower Color: White, purple, yellow Fruit Color: Yellow and Purple varieties

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Lillet is referring to a French Aperitif that is made from wine, brandy, fruit and aromatic herbs.

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Limaces à la Suçarelle refers to a French dish of snails cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes, and sausage. Limaces à la Suçarelle is a specialty of Provence.

Limande sole is the French term for lemon sole.

Limande sole is pronounced "lee-mahnd sole"

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Limão is the Portuguese word for "Lime".

Deutsch: Lime

Lime is a a green citrus fruit.

In the food context, "lime" is a citrus fruit that is widely used in cooking and as a flavoring in many different cuisines. Limes have a tart, acidic flavor and are often used to add brightness and acidity to dishes.

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Deutsch: Limettenlimonade / Español: Limonada de lima / Português: Limonada de lima / Français: Citronnade de Citron vert / Italiano: Limonata di lime

Limeade in the food context refers to a refreshing beverage made by mixing lime juice, water, and a sweetener, such as Sugar or honey. It is similar to lemonade but uses limes instead of lemons, giving it a tangier and slightly more intense citrus flavour.

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Limetten-Kaviar is a German culinary term for Finger Lime or Australian Finger Lime (Citrus australasica). It is used for its acidic taste as a new substitute for lemon or lime juices used as souring agents for some recipes. The fruit are now increasingly sought by Gourmet restauranteurs in Germany and is now being featured and introduced to the public in some television shows.

Australian Finger Lime (Citrus australasica 'Rainforest Pearl') is formerly known as Microcitrus Australasica.

Limetten-Kaviar is also called Lime Caviar or Limepearls.

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