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Shkembe Chorba refers to Bulgarian Tripe soup with garlic, vinegar red pepper. Shkembe is one of the most popular soups in the country, consisting of tripe, milk, water and spices. It is said that Shkembe is a very good medicine for hangovers and must be consumed with chilly red pepper, garlic and vinegar.
Deutsch: Abschrecken / Español: Choque térmico / Português: Choque térmico / Français: Choc thermique / Italiano: Raffreddamento improvviso
Shocking in the food context refers to the technique of plunging cooked food, especially vegetables or eggs, into ice-cold water immediately after boiling or blanching. The purpose of shocking is to rapidly stop the cooking process, preserve the food's bright colour, retain its crisp texture, and improve its overall quality. This method is often used in professional and home kitchens to prepare ingredients for salads, stir-fries, or as a step in freezing vegetables.