Glossary P
Deutsch: Polenta, Español: Polenta, Português: Polenta, Français: Polenta, Italiano: Polenta
Polenta in the food context is a dish made from boiled cornmeal that originated in Northern Italy but is now consumed globally. It can be served hot as a creamy, porridge-like consistency, or it can be cooled, solidified, and then baked, grilled, or fried into firm slices or shapes. Polenta serves as a versatile staple carbohydrate base, similar to rice, potatoes, or pasta.
Polenta (bela in rumena) (Yellow and white Polenta) refers to one of the staple foods of Slovenia. Polenta which is made from white and yellow corn flour is not an original dish of Slovenia, that was once food for the poor, but became a staple food that substituted bread at most meals.
Polenta remains an important part of the everyday foods of Slovenia serves as a main course and as a warm or cold side dish served with various meat and vegetable dishes.
Polipo is the Italian word for octopus that is used for food. It is also called polpo
Pollerías refer to rotisserie chicken restaurants in Peru where Pollo a la Brasa is sold.
During the last Pollo a la Brasa Day, Pollerías is Peru offered special deals deals to attract local customers, especially families and even foreign visitors looking for a tasty Pollo a la Brasa.
I have just eaten today Roasted Chicken sold in rotisserie carts around my city in Germany and mostly run by Turkish residents. The chicken are hot and freshly roasted and juicy. What I like about my particular rotisserie is not just the chicken but the friendly man who runs the place. Also, he also offers special deals, 3 half pieces (big ones) are only sold at 7 euros. Pollo a la Brasa reminds me also of home. In the Philippines we have our very own Lechong Manok which was popularized by Andok's.