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101 nopal
( MEXICA)Edible cactus♦ The typical Mexican edible cactus, either the whole plant or the leaf. Called nopalitos when the leaves are chopped into small pieces. Considered an aid to lowering cholesterol. -
102 pâté
A French term referring to pastes or pastry.♦ A term referring to many different preparations of meat, fish and vegetable pies. The definitions of which have been altered through the years. Originally pat‚ referred to a filled pastry much like American or English pies. Now the term pâté en croute is used to describe these preparations. Pâté en terrine has been shortened to either pâté or terrine. A terrine is generally a finer forcemeat than that used for pâté, and always served cold. Pâtés are coarser forcemeats and, as stated before, are often prepared in a pastry crust. These terms are interchangeably and inclusive of all styles of forcemeat. Look for definitions under Ballantine and Galantine. -
103 pot roast
To cook meat slowly by moist heat in a covered pot.( Braise) The meat is first browned, then braised either on top of the stove or in the oven. Pot roasting is best for tougher cuts of meat which require longer cooking times to break down connective tissue. -
104 sear
(Dry heat)To brown meat or fish quickly (Maillard Protein Reaction) extremely high heat either in a fry pan, Searing helps seal in the food's juices and provides a crispier tasty exterior. Seared food can then be eaten rare or roasted or braised to desired degree of doneness.To brown very quickly by intense heat. This method increases shrinkage but develops flavor and improves appearance. -
105 shmurah matzah
(lit. "watched" or "guarded" matzah)( JEWISH)Matzah which has been made from grain which was guarded from the time of either reaping or grinding to ensure that it never came into contact with water or other liquids, to prevent it from rising. -
106 taco
( MEXICA)A corn tortilla filled with meat, cheese, or beans.♦ Soft tortillas wrapped around almost anything with no seal on either end♦ Usually a fried corn tortilla, folded in half and filled with meat, cheese, tomatoes, lettuce and salsa. Can also be served soft and filled with a variety of ingredients. Soft taco.(and types of tacos) See antojito.♦ a folded, warmed or fried tortilla filled with ground beef (or other meats or fish), refried beans, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cheese and salsa -
107 tonkatsu
( JAPAN)pork cutlet, breaded then fried.♦ Deep fried pork cutlet served on a bed of shredded cabbage♦ breaded pork cutlet, usually served with shredded cabbage and either a thick, sweet sauce or seasoned salt. -
108 tortilla
( MEXICA)A flat Mexican bread made of cornmeal or flour.♦ Flat, thin, circular unleavened bread made of masa for corn tortillas or harina for flour tortillas. Most important item in Mexican cooking.♦ Flat, thin bread made from nixtamalized corn. The most important aspect of Mexican cooking.♦ A thin, flat unleavened bread made of masa for corn tortillas or harina (flour) for flour tortillas.♦ A thin, round unleavened bread made of either corn flour or wheat flour and baked on a griddle.(SPAIN / LA)a flat, unleavened, crêpelike bread made with cornmeal flour (masa) or wheat flour♦ A thin pancake made of cornmeal or flour. They are served both soft and fried, being an integral part of Mexican and Latin American cooking. -
109 wasabi
( JAPAN)very hot, green Japanese horseradish.Green relative of horseradish that is primarily used with sushi and sashimi.♦ Japanese plant with green roots tasting like strong horseradish and used in cooking in the form of green paste. Many people call it "Japanese mustard", although it is not related to the mustard plant.♦ a hot, spicy condiment made from the roots of Japanese horseradish, chartreuse in color♦ Called Japanese horseradish, this is a root that is dried and ground to a fine powder. This powder is then reconstituted and used for dipping sauce with soy sauce when eating sushi and sashimi. Water Bath -The French call this cooking technique Bain Marie. It consists of placing a container of food in a large, shallow pan of warm water, which surrounds the food with consistent gentle heat. The food may be cooked in this manner either in an oven or on top of a range. This technique is designed to cook delicate dishes such as custards, sauces and savory mousses without breaking or curdling them. It can also be used to keep foods warm. The principle is that the water in the water bath must come to the level of the product being cooked within the container.♦ Japanese horseradish style flavoring, comes in tubes or powder. maya’s bachan (grandma) has a wasabi farm on the side of a mountain and it’s very cool -
110 yakumi
( JAPAN)a condiment made up of either fresh vegetables (spring onion, shiso and myoga) or dried seaweed and shichimi.♦ one of several strongly flavored seasonings that are accompaniments to some dishes -
111 entrambi
both, either
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either — 1. pronunciation. The pronunciations iy dhǝ and ee dhǝ are about equally common. 2. parts of speech. Either functions in two ways: as an adjective or pronoun, and as an adverb or conjunction. In all these uses, it means essentially ‘one or other… … Modern English usage
either — [ē′thər, ī′thər] adj. [ME < OE æghwæther < a (æ), always (see AY) + gehwæther, each of two (see WHETHER): akin to, and of same formation as, OHG eogihwedar] 1. one or the other (of two) [use either hand] 2. each (of two); the one and the… … English World dictionary
Either — Ei ther ([=e] [th][ e]r or [imac] [th][ e]r; 277), a. & pron. [OE. either, aither, AS. [=ae]g[eth]er, [=ae]ghw[ae][eth]er (akin to OHG. [=e]ogiwedar, MHG. iegeweder); [=a] + ge + hw[ae][eth]er whether. See {Each}, and {Whether}, and cf. {Or},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Either — Ei ther, conj. Either precedes two, or more, co[ o]rdinate words or phrases, and is introductory to an alternative. It is correlative to or. [1913 Webster] Either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
either — Either suggests a duality and is almost always better avoided when the context involves quantities of more than two, as in Decisions on Mansfield’s economy are now made in either Detroit, Pittsburgh, or New York. Often in such constructions,… … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
Either/Or — Album par Elliott Smith Sortie 27 février 1997 Durée 37:00 Genre(s) Rock indépendant Producteur(s) Elliott Smith Tom Rothrock Rob Schnapf … Wikipédia en Français
either...or ...or — either...or (...or) phrase used for showing two or more possibilities or choices You must answer either yes or no. You can contact us either by phone, by email, or by letter. When there’s a crisis, they either do nothing or do something totally… … Useful english dictionary
either — O.E. ægðer, contraction of æghwæðer each of two, both, from a always (see AYE (Cf. aye) (2)) + ge collective prefix + hwæðer which of two, whether (see WHETHER (Cf. whether)). Cognate with Du. ieder, O.H.G. eogiwedar, G … Etymology dictionary
Either — Either/or means one or the other. Its usage, versus the simple or structure, is often for emphatic purposes, sometimes intending to emphasize that only one option is possible, or to emphasize that there are only two options. Its use in a sentence … Wikipedia
either — ► CONJUNCTION & ADVERB 1) used before the first of two (or occasionally more) alternatives specified (the other being introduced by ‘or’). 2) (adverb ) used to indicate a similarity or link with a statement just made: You don t like him, do you?… … English terms dictionary
either-or — [ē′thərôr′] adj. designating a proposition, situation, etc. limited to only two alternatives … English World dictionary
