Glossary R

Deutsch: Rösten
Roasting is a cooking method that uses dry heat, whether an open flame, oven, or other heat source. Roasting can enhance flavor through caramelization and Maillard browning on the surface of the food. Roasting uses indirect, diffused heat (as in an oven), and is suitable for slower cooking of meat in a larger, whole piece. Meats and most root and bulb vegetables can be roasted. Any piece of meat, especially red meat, that has been cooked in this fashion is called a roast.

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Rob Roy refers to a cocktail made with Scotch, sweet Vermouth and bitters. Rob Roy is also known as Rob Roy Cocktail

Rocca is referring to Arabia's aromatic salad green with a peppery mustard flavour, used in salads or mixed with hot yoghurt

Rock Melon is another term for cantaloupe in the United Kingdom

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Rock Salt refers to a crystalline form of salt that is mixed with cracked ice to freeze ice cream. Rock Salt is an unpurified salt, as dug from the mines. This is purified by boiling, etc, and crystallized by heat.

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Deutsch: Rucola / Español: Rúcula / Português: Rúcula / Français: Roquette / Italiano: Rucola

Rocket, also known as arugula or roquette, is a leafy green vegetable popular in salads and other dishes for its peppery, slightly bitter flavor. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which includes broccoli, cauliflower, and kale.

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Rocky Mountain Oysters refers to a dish made of breaded and deep-fried lamb or cattle testicles.

Rocoto refers to a red, hot pepper/chili used in Peru. Rocoto pepper looks like a sweet red pepper, however, it is a very hot pepper. It is used in cooking many classic and traditional Peruvian dishes. Rocoto are thinly sliced and mixed with chopped onion for a sauce to accompany fried Guinea pigs, a traditional dish from Peru. The following are the detailed information about Rocoto: Species Name: Capsicum pubescens Color: Green to golden yellow, orange or red Average Size: 2 inches wide, 2 inches long Shape: Round, sometimes pear-shaped Description: Very hot, thick-walled pods, usually eaten fresh as they don't dry well Scoville Heat Units: Not rated but hotter than Habanero (300,000+) If not available, Rocoto can be substituted with Habanero but only for sharpness, but not for the flavor. Rocoto is also known as: Manzano, Canaria, Locoto, Perron (Mexico), Caballo (Guatemala), Manzana, Jalapeno (Costa Rica) Rocotos are most commonly grown in South America, Central America and Mexico. Interesting Facts: The rocoto is still quite unknown in North America as it is not grown commercially in the U.S. It is an exotic looking chile with long, hairy stems, purple flowers, and jet-black seeds. It grows at a high altitude of between 3,500 to 6,000 feet and requires a cool climate. The rocoto is believed by many to be much hotter than a habanero but this has still not been substantiated. Most Common Uses: In sauces, as a seasoning, in meat and vegetable dishes.

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Rocoto Relleno refers to one of Peru's typical dish with meat, onions, peanuts, milk and eggs, everything baked inside of the delicious Rocoto (pepper), with potatoes and cheese.

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Rodaballo refers to Turbot fish in Spanish