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Morros de Cerdo is the Spanish culinary term which means pigs' cheeks

Mikhaki means "Cloves" in Georgia where ground cloves are mostly to flavor soups and stews.

Mana Chhoyla refers to a variety or kind of Chholya that is made from properly boiled and spiced meat. It is made with meat from water buffalo or pork cooked with lots of herbs and spices, namely; trurmeric powder (Haldi ), Fenugreek seeds (Methi), minced garlic, minced ginger, Green onions, cumin, chili powder and salt. Mana Chhoyla is a Newari specialty of Nepal. Mana Chhoyla is also called Manchoyla.

English: Stuffed grape leaves / Deutsch: Gefüllte Weinblätter / Español: Hojas de parra rellenas / Português: Folhas de uva recheadas / Français: Feuilles de vigne farcies / Italiano: Foglie di vite ripiene /

Madila refers to Botswana's fermented milk or sour milk which is usually added to Bogobe and can be taken on ist own. Madila is a popular food in Botswana produced through the process of fermentation. When Madila is added to Bogobe, it takes on a different flavor and can be eaten on its own. Bogobe or Botswana's porridge is usually cooked and eaten together with meat dishes. Usually, the porridge is prepared by immersing sorghum and maize in boiling water until it turns into paste forms.

Mowana Madila refers to a Botswana's drink which is made by mixing together Madila, baobab fruit pulp and sugar or honey to make the drink a bit sweeter. Mowana Madila can be taken on its own or can also be added to porridge.

Maldive Fish refers to a a seasoning used in almost all Sri Lankan dishes. It is made from Bonito which is also known as Skipjack which is boiled, smoked and sun-dried until rock-hard. Shavings or tiny chunks of Maldive fish are sprinkled into Curries, Sambols and Mallums.