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Maksym refers to Kyrgyzstan drink made from wheat. Shoro is the most popular and well-known propriety brand of Maksym.
Malabar Cinnamon refers to the Cinnamon from Kerala, a state in the south of India. Malabar Cinnamon is a particular type of cinnamon grown in Kerala and the Malabar coast. This is used in Indian in sweet and savory dishes. Cinnamon is made from the inner bark and is found in quills and in powder form. It has a warm flavor and pleasing fragrance. It is perfect for curries and sweet dishes. It is also one of the ingredients of Masala spice which is widely used in Kerala's cuisine. A small piece of this cinnamin goes a long way in flavoring a dish.
Directions To Use :
1. Ground cinnamon is used on buttered toast, sweet pastries and sweet breads
2. Used extensively in sweet coffee and tea
3. Use in savory curries
4. Cinnamon is used in desserts throughout the world
5. Cinnamon is usually used with apples and pears in apple and pear desserts, as in Apple strudel
6. It is commonly used in cakes and other baked goods, milk and rice puddings, chocolate dishes and fruit desserts. It may be used to spice mulled wines, ciders, creams and syrups
7. Use in pilafs/biryanis
8. Is an important component of the east Indian Garam Masala
9. Use a pinch while making red kidney beans for a spectacular flavor
Notes :
Use pieces of quill in pilafs and use powder form in curries and sweets. Ground cinnamon is much more flavor than whole or broken cinnamon so use accordingly. Cinnamon quills are superior as they have more of the essential oils and true flavor.
Malabar Gum refers to a brand of Bubble gum first created by the French company Krema in 1957. Malabar Gum is very popular with French school children. It is a pink chewing gum sold in small rectangles that are easily split in two (2) for sharing with another. It is sold in whole package, but individual pieces are sold, too at local Boulangerie. Malabar Gums are wrapped in waxed paper that sometimes features a tattoo, sometimes a cartoon, sometimes a riddle, hence, the kids like to collect the different series of wrappers.
Deutsch: Malagkit / Español: Malagkit / Português: Malagkit / Français: Malagkit / Italiano: Malagkit
Malagkit refers to glutinous or sticky rice in the context of Filipino cuisine. It is a type of rice that becomes sticky when cooked, making it ideal for various traditional Filipino dishes, particularly desserts and snacks.