Glossary P
Deutsch: Braten in der Pfanne / Español: Saltear en sartén / Português: Fritar em frigideira / Français: Sauter à la poêle / Italiano: Saltare in padella
Pan-frying is a dry-heat cooking method that uses moderate to high temperatures to cook food in a shallow layer of fat or oil. This technique is widely used in both home and professional kitchens due to its simplicity and ability to create flavorful, textured dishes. Unlike deep-frying, which submerges food completely, pan-frying relies on direct contact with the pan and minimal oil, making it a versatile and efficient approach.
Panaderia is the Filipino term for local bakery/bakeshop located around almost neighborhood in the cities, as well as in the provinces of the Philippines. A Panaderia is a common sight in any localities all over the Philippines with glass counters that display local bakery products like Pan de Sal, Pan de Coco, Spanish Bread, Kalihim, Machakaw, Pinagong, Eggpies, Macarons, and a lot more. These Panaderia also bake cakes for all occassions.
In the Panaderia, especially in the rural and provincial areas, the breads and other baked products sold are simple, almost crude, but comforting. These Panaderias sold breads, biscuits and crackers alongside pies, cakes, pastries, and candies, a wide, assorted and diverse selection that fully utilized the skills of the Master Baker called Panadero in Filipino.
A visit to a Panaderia in the Philippines is something one will definitely enjoy. I, for one always feels like a child when I visit a local Panaderia. I want to taste everything. It evokes a lot a happy memories of the days gone by.
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Deutsch: Bäcker / Español: Panadero / Português: Padeiro / Français: Boulanger / Italiano: Panettiere
Panadero is the Spanish term for a baker, specifically referring to a person who prepares and bakes Bread and other baked goods. In the food context, a panadero is skilled in the craft of baking and is responsible for creating a variety of bread, pastries, and other baked items in a bakery or similar establishment. In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term can also refer to the bakery itself, a place where bread and other baked goods are made and sold.
Panara refers to the food from the Visayas Region of the Philippines made of sauteed upo (bottle gourd) garlic, onion and shrimps, and salt and pepper to taste. When the upo is already done, all the liquid mus be drained, and then cooled. The cooked ingredients are then wrapped with lumpia wrappers, fold or form into triangles and then deep fried until golden brown.
Upo is very cheap in the Philippines, and Panara is one of the best ways to use them, we just usually sautee Upo in the Philippines and by wrapping it and make it like a Samosa and spirng rolls is a great way to make use of this cheap vegetable product.
Deutsch: Pfannkuchen / Español: Panqueque / Português: Panqueca / Français: Crêpe / Italiano: Frittella
Pancakes are flat, round cakes prepared from a batter made of flour, eggs, Milk, and a leavening agent like baking powder. They are cooked on a griddle or frying pan and are typically served hot. Pancakes can be savoury or sweet and are a popular breakfast item as well as a versatile dish in many cuisines worldwide.