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What is mean by mastic ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 5:00 PM on January 06, 2009

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Mastic is a type of resin which is collected from the tree of the same name. The island of Chios in Greece is particularly famous for its mastic production, although mastic is also harvested in other regions of the Mediterranean. Middle Easterners and Greeks have been using mastic for centuries in a variety of applications ranging from cosmetics to chewing gum. Many people who experiment with recipes from these regions have probably also noticed that mastic is used as a spice in many traditional foods

Answered at 5:08 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by havarthi ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 5:00 PM on January 06, 2009

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Havarti is a creamy semi-firm Danish cheese, named after the farm where it was developed at the turn of the twentieth century. Havarti is a mild cheese, similar somewhat to Tilsit or Gouda in flavor, and is peppered with small holes and irregularities. The cheese has a distinctive flavor which develops on the tongue, and can pack a subtle punch. In addition to being sold plain in blocks, Havarti is often flavored with dill, caraway, cumin or other spices.

Havarti was initially created by a Danish farmer's wife, who traveled to many parts of the world exploring the art of cheese making. Upon her return, she decided to experiment with different methods of making cheese, and named her finest creation after the farm it was made on. Havarti is made like most cheeses, by introducing rennet to milk to cause curdling. The curds are pressed into cheese molds which are drained, and then the cheese is aged. Havarti is a washed rind cheese, which contributes to the subtle flavor of the cheese.

Answered at 5:07 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by rouille ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 5:01 PM on January 06, 2009

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Rouille is a thick sauce that is often used as a garnish with fish or fish based soups. The actual name for the sauce is actually the French word for rust. This is because of the reddish brown color of rouille when prepared with a traditional recipe.

There are actually two different ways to create rouille. The traditional method of preparing this red sauce is to use a combination of olive oil, chili peppers, and cloves of garlic. Breadcrumbs are added to give the sauce the proper texture. Along with these basic ingredients, the oil-based rouille may also include a wide range of spices, depending on the preferences of the chef. Saffron, orange peel and basil are examples of spices that often find their way into rouille.

Answered at 5:07 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by pulque ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 5:02 PM on January 06, 2009

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Pulque, or octli, is a fermented beverage made from the juice of the agave or maguey plant. Outside of Mexico, pulque can be difficult to obtain, because it is not very shelf-stable. Most consumers are more familiar with tequila, another alcoholic beverage made from agave, although tequila is fermented and distilled to make a strong alcohol, while pulque is more like a type of beer, with a relatively low alcohol content and a distinct sour flavor which comes from fermentation

Answered at 5:06 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by Au jus ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 5:02 PM on January 06, 2009

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Au jus in French means served with the natural juices or gravy made from the juices of cooked meat. In the US, meals served au jus tend to be defined as served with a light broth-like dipping sauce. One of the most well known au jus meals is the french dip, a roast beef sandwich accompanied with au jus broth.

Au jus broth tends not to incorporate much of the meat’s natural juices, but it is a good pairing with a roast beef sandwich. Typical ingredients in an American au jus include soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, and often beef broth. Sometimes, an au jus is merely a beef bouillon. You can even purchase a powdered form of au jus, which helps meat give off the au jus flavored juices. These may be skimmed from a pan after meat has cooked and brought to a quick boil.

Answered at 5:06 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by terrine ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 5:01 PM on January 06, 2009

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Terrine is a French forcemeat loaf that is served at room temperature. Forcemeat is meat that is ground or finely chopped. Terrine also refers to the covered, glazed earthenware cooking dish used to cook the terrine meatloaf.

Pate is also a French blend of meats and is often considered the same as terrine. However, pate may consist of meat that is more finely ground and terrine may contain meat that is more coarsely minced. Terrine is widely associated with the cooking dish. The terrine cooking dish also serves as a mold.

Answered at 5:07 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by Homini ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:33 PM on January 06, 2009

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Hominy referrs to corn without the germ. It is served both whole or ground. Hominy is boiled until cooked and served as either a cereal or as a vegetable. Hominy may also be pressed into patties and fried. This dish is especially popular in the southern United States. Samp is another name for coarse hominy. Hominy ground into small grains is sometimes called "hominy grits."

Answered at 4:54 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by squash ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 5:03 PM on January 06, 2009

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squash is a fleshy vegetable protected by a rind. All squashes belong to one of four species of the Curcurbita family of vegetables. In the United States, squash is typically categorized as summer or winter squashes.

Summer squash, sometimes called Italian or vegetable marrow, is a popular vegetable to cultivate in warm areas. Summer squash grows on bush-like plants and are harvested before the rind hardens and the fruit matures. These plants can produce abundant yields in a short amount of time. Summer squash varieties include zucchini, yellow crookneck, scallop and yellow straightneck squashes.

Answered at 5:05 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by punsch ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 4:33 PM on January 06, 2009

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Punsch or Punch, sometimes also called Arrack Punch or Caloric Punch is a Swedish liqueur that is popular in Nordic countries. It is made from a base of the Indian drink Arrack. Various flavors of arrack are made, but most rely on the fermentation of fruit, often raisins, or of mixtures of sugar or grains. Punsch gained popularity in Sweden when the Swedish East India Company imported arrack into Sweden in the early 18th century.

There’s a little dispute about whether the name punsch is related to a Hindi word that translates as “five flavors,” and describes an alcoholic punch. Alternately it may have derived from the British use of the word punch, which is actually taken from the Hindi word. Most believe the British use of the word, and it was much used at that time. Another important factor is that many people did use arrack to make various types of hot and cold punches like the British did with other alcohols, so that the product that was included in the Swedish drink got mixed up with the name the British had for such a mixed drink: punch. Both punsch (arrack), and the drinks made for it were called punsch in Sweden.

Answered at 4:54 PM on January 06, 2009

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What is mean by salumi ?

Asked by janaki ram in Food & Drink at 5:03 PM on January 06, 2009

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Salumi is a family of Italian cured meat products, similar to the French charcuterie. Some people confuse salumi with salami, a specific type of dry-cured meat produced in Italy. Salumi platters are often offered as appetizers, and individual salumi are often important ingredients in Italian recipes. Many butchers in Italy and around the world specialize in the production of traditional salumi, using techniques which have been employed in Italy for hundreds of years. Salumi products can be purchased through butchers or import stores.

Answered at 5:06 PM on January 06, 2009

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