Glossary of terms

The goji berry, also known as wolfberry, comes from a shrub native to China whose red-orange berries have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. The dried fruits have a sweet flavour with a slightly bitter undertone and are used in teas, smoothies, muesli, salads, and baking. Goji berries are considered a superfood due to their high content of antioxidants, vitamins A and C, iron, and fibre. In Chinese cuisine they are added to soups and stews.

Golabki are Polish cabbage rolls stuffed with a mixture of ground meat, rice and onion, slowly braised in tomato sauce.

Golonka is a Polish pork knuckle prepared by braising or roasting, served with horseradish, mustard and sauerkraut.

Goose is a large domestic poultry with dark juicy meat and a rich flavour. In Central European cuisine it holds a special place as the traditional dish of St. Martin's Day on November 11th. Roast goose is prepared with apples, caraway, and marjoram and served with bread dumplings and braised red cabbage. Goose meat is rich in protein and iron. Goose fat is prized for frying and as a bread spread.

Gooseberry is a small round berry fruit growing on thorny bushes. The fruits can be green, yellow, red, or purple and have a distinctly tart to sweet-sour taste. In cooking, gooseberries are mainly used for making jams, compotes, pies, and sauces. They are high in vitamin C and fiber.

Goulash is a rich stew of beef with onion, paprika, and caraway seeds, enjoyed across Czech, Slovak, and German cuisines, each with its own tradition.

A gourmet is a person with refined taste in food and drink who actively seeks quality gastronomic experiences. Unlike a foodie who focuses on the pleasure of eating, a gourmet also emphasizes knowledge of ingredients, preparation techniques, and culinary traditions. Gourmets often travel for gastronomic experiences and visit renowned restaurants.

Graham flour is a type of whole wheat flour named after American physician Sylvester Graham. Unlike regular whole wheat flour, it is milled so that the endosperm is finely ground while the bran and germ remain coarser. This gives it a specific texture and pronounced nutty flavor. It is used for baking bread, rolls, cookies, and crackers. It is rich in fiber, B vitamins, and minerals.

Grapefruit is a large citrus fruit with a characteristic bittersweet taste. It likely originated as a cross between an orange and a pomelo on Barbados in the 18th century. There are varieties with white, pink, and red flesh, with red ones being the sweetest. Grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C and fiber.

Kaprovitá ryba (Amur) je velká sladkovodní ryba původem z východní Asie. Dorůstá délky přes jeden metr a váhy až 35 kilogramů. Maso je bílé, jemné s mírnou chutí a relativně málo kostmi. Připravuje se smažením, pečením nebo grilováním a je oblíbenou alternativou k běžnému kaprovi.

Gratinating is a culinary technique involving baking dishes under a broiler or in the upper part of an oven to create a golden, crispy crust on the surface. Grated cheese, breadcrumbs, butter, or their combination are most commonly used. This technique originates from French cuisine and is applied to potatoes, vegetables, pasta, and even desserts.

Gravlax is a traditional Scandinavian dish of fresh salmon cured in a mixture of salt, sugar, and dill. The name comes from the Swedish grava lax, meaning buried salmon, as the fish was originally buried in sand to ferment. Today it is prepared by curing in the refrigerator for 24 to 72 hours. It is served thinly sliced with mustard sauce, bread, and capers.