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Periuk is Bahasia Malaysian word for cooking pot

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Perkedel Tahu refers to Tofu Croquettes from Indonesia. Perkedel Tahu are delicious croquettes made from tofu which is often serve as an appetizer.

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Perlemoen is the Afrikaans name for Abalone, a shellfish somewhat snail-like, with a distinct head and muscular foot for movement inside a richly coloured shell witch is rough and mostly brown on the outside with a smooth "mother of pearl-like" finish on the inside. The thick muscle or foot with which the "Perlemoen" attaches itself to a rock, is edible. It has a clam-like flavor and is one of the most delectable seafoods/seashells product from the seas. After taking the flesh from the shell, the soft flesh is allowed to relax for at least 12 hours in a cool moist environment, like the rrefrigerator, after which it is rinsed and gently tenderized. The best way to cook Perlemoen is to cut them into thick slices and having trimmed off the frizzy parts, fry them in plenty of butter in a sizzling hot frying pan. Overcooking the Perlemoen toughen its meat, so frying Perlemoen should not take longer then 1. 5 minutes at the most Many locals from South Africa claim that the best way to eat Perlemoen is by barbecuing the flesh on the beach in a piece of kelp (hollow seaweed), but they are also offered in some restaurants made into a schnitzel or stir-fried.

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Perlhuhn is the German word for Guinea Fowl, a kind of poultry which is used in Germany like ordinary an chicken meat.

Perlovka is the Russian word for barley

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Perry refers to a British hard cider made from pears.

Persilja is the Swedish word for parsley

Persillade refers to a mixture of chopped parsley and garlic which is added to recipes at the end of cooking. It is a dressing made with about as much as three (3) times parsley as garlic. This mixture is generally added into shellfish or chickn dishes.

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Deutsch: Kaki / Español: Caqui / Português: Caqui / Français: Kaki / Italiano: Cachi

Persimmon is a type of fruit that comes from trees belonging to the genus Diospyros. Known for their bright orange color and sweet, honey-like flavor when ripe, persimmons are popular in many parts of the world, especially in East Asia, where they originated.

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Deutsch: Kaki / Español: Caqui / Português: Caqui / Français: Kaki / Italiano: Cachi

Persimmons in the food context refer to a type of sweet, fleshy fruit that belongs to the genus Diospyros. They are known for their bright orange colour, honey-like sweetness, and smooth, glossy skin. Persimmons are consumed both raw and cooked and are used in various culinary applications, particularly in desserts, salads, and baked goods. The two most common varieties are Fuyu and Hachiya persimmons.

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