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Satsuma-Age refers to a Japanese dish made from fresh, low-fat seasonal fish: fried fish cake fish cake fried in oil, hence it hasan external rich golden brown color. It is said to have been introduced into Kagoshima from China through Ryukyu (present day Okinawa). The fresh fish is grated and flavored in a local style with ingredients such as the locally produced alcohol, and subsequently fried. Satsuma-Age is available in various shapes and flavors, example is that the large rectangular ones have carrot in the middle, the small round ones have sweet-potato flavor, and there are times when the fish paste is mixed with other vegetables such as Gobo (burdock root), squid or boiled egg before frying. Satsuma-Age is often round or semi-circular in shape, with a thickness of around 1-2 centimeters. However, shape and flavor are available, it is said that the best aroma and the most enticing color of Satsuma-Age is obtained by using rapeseed oil when frying and that it is at its best when when they are served freshly cook and piping hot. Satsuma-Age is a popular addition to O-den, or hot Udon noodles in soup.

Sandesh is one of the most popular desserts in the eastern part of India. This variety of milk dish is as popular as the sweet Rasgulla in Kolkata. It is made with cottage cheese (Paneer) and garnished with pistachio and almonds. To make Sandesh more delicious, ripe magoes can be added to the mixture.

Sakhachapure refers to cheap Georgian workers cafes where only Khachapuri or Khinkali are being served.

Satoo refers to a traditional Indian drink that is popular in the interiors of Punjab. Satoo can be made either with wheat or barley. It is made with water which is mixed with crunched wheat or barley, juice of half a lemon, chilli powder and freshly ground black pepper. Satoo is considered to be a perfect drink or beverage during hot summer days.

Suluguni is the most widely used Georgian cheese. It is usually sold in large rounds up to a foot in diameter, but for special occassions it is prepared in a flat, individual disks which can be thinly rolled. Cheese is the essential ingredient for the famous Georgian bread Khachapuri. Mozarella is an adequate substitue for Suluguni.

Stangenbohnen is the German word for "runner beans", a leguminous plant (Phaseolus coccineus) with kidney-shaped edible seeds in a long thin pod. Native of Mesoamerica. Domesticated from perhaps 3000 BC.