Glossary P
Pakpako refers to a salad from the Philippines, particularly from the Ilocos Region of the country made from edible wild fern.
Fern is called "Pako " in the Philippines. Edible and non-edible ferns are found in the Philippines. Edible ferns are mostly prepared as salad by boiling the young fern (pako) leaves mixing it with chopped tomatoes and a little bit of vinegar and salt. Best eaten with fried fish or meat.
Parippu is the Malayalam word for lentils (Dals/Dhals). In India there are different varieties of lentils and they play an important part of Indian cuisine. The different knod of Parippu in Malayalam are:
1. Kadala Parippu (Bengal Gram/Dal) - Chickpeas/Garbanzos Beans/Kabuli Chana
2. Cherupayaru Parippu (Green Gram/Dal or Moong Dal) - available in whole or splitted varieties
3. Thuvara7Tuvara Parippu (Red Gram/Toor Dal) - are Yellow split peas/Yellow pigeon peas
4. Uzhunna Parippu (Black Gram/Dal/Black Beluga Lentils)
5. Chuvana Parippu (Masoor Dal) - Red Gram/Dal
6. Mudira - Horse Gram
Pavakka is the Malayalam word for Bitter melon or Bitter gourd. Kaipakka is another name of Bitter Gourd in Malayalam.
Parasol Mushroom is a small, brown mushroom shaped like a parasol, hence it is named as such. This variety of mushroom is best when eaten young.
Pasta Fresca is the Italian for "fresh pasta".