Glossary P

Po cai mian refers to Chinese noodles flavored with spinach,

Poached is a cooking term for foods cooked by gently simmering in liquid at or just below boiling.

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Poblano refers to a a long, fresh, green chili pepper with a medium hot flavor.

Poeler is a French culinary term that means to cook food with a touch of fat in a closed pot.

Poire is the rench word for "pear". It is said to have 1,500 varieties of Pear depending on the form, color, skin, and flavor. It is called Birne (Germany); Pera (Spain); Pera (Italy). Varieties are Abate Fetel; Alexander Lucas; Conference; Red Bartlett, Red Williams Christ; Santa Maria; Williams Christ and Nashi

Poire Helene is a French dessert that is comprised of a pear poached in vanilla-flavored syrup, then put on ice cream and topped with chocolate sauce.