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Sis is the Turkish word for "Skewer".

Saddle refers to the undivided loins of an animal which as roasted as a unit.

Scullery refers to a back kitchen.

Saleeg refers to Saudi Arabian dish made by cooking rice with milk until the mixture becomes solid. After cooking, Saleeg is then served in a bowl with butter spread on it and poached meat.
Saankase refers to Switzerland's cooked, pressed, hard, pressed cheese made from cows' milk from two (2) successive milkings. Saankase is made into large orange discs, aged up to five (5) years, and prized as a dessert or grating cheese for its mellow fragrant flavor.
Saag is an Indian term meaning "green vegetable ". Saag or Palak dishes are spiced purees of spinach or other greens common in Northern India. Saag often contain additional ingredients such as potatoes, fresh cheese, chicken or chickpeas to make a more substantial dish. To make a more tasty and nourishing meal, Saag must be eaten with Chapati or Naan. Some of the popular vareities of Saag are: 1. Paalak Paneer (Spinach and fried cubes of Indian cheese) which has also 2 varieties: - Mughalai/Shahi Paalak Paneer may have Khoya - Makhani/Buttery Paalak Paneer may have heavy cream 2. Saag Wala Ghosht (Mutton with either Mustard greens or Spinach) Mustard green are common in Indian homes. Spinach is used in the restaurants for convenience. 3. Sarson ka Saag (Mustard greens) 4. Makhani Paalak (Buttery Spinach)