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Tadtaran is the Filipino term for "Chopping board" traditionally made from block of wood.
Talangka a very small variety of crabs found in the Philippines. Its common English name is Asian shore crab and Scientific name is Hemigrapsus sanguineus.
They are fried on its own (Halabos) and its roe or eggs are used to make a Filipino delicacy called "Taba ng Talangka" (taba means fat) which are actually the roe or eggs from the female tiny crabs. These tiny crabs are also fermented to make Burong Talangka which is made into a side dish which is especially good when paired with fried meats and fish.
Tava is referrring to a shallow frying pan made of heavy steel. Tava is also known in India as Tawa.
Taufolo is a Samoan dish made of mashed breadfruit and coconut milk. Both breadfruit and coconut milk are used extensively in Samoan Cuisine.
Turrón de Doña Pepa refers a very popular and traditional dessert from Peru which is especially prepared during the "Señor de los Milagros" religious celebrations in October. It is flour dough with margarine, yolks, salt and anise that is baked. The baked layers of anise cookie are then bathed with cane syrup called Chancaca and topped with caramels and colorful candies.