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Culinary glossary of terms
The culinary glossary is a clear encyclopedia of cooking terms, techniques and ingredients that you will come across in recipes from home and world cuisines. It suits beginners who want to understand what a recipe asks for, as well as experienced cooks who need to check a particular method or the name of an ingredient.
Each entry comes with a plain explanation of how the term is used and what to watch out for while cooking, often with a practical tip right at the stove. Browse the entries alphabetically, or use the search when you are looking for a specific term.
Lokše - Slovak potato flatbreads
Lokše are thin Slovak potato flatbreads baked dry on a pan. Served sweet with poppy seeds and jam or savoury as a side to roast meat.
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Lomo Saltado - Peruvian stir-fried beef
Lomo Saltado is a Peruvian stir-fried beef dish with onions, tomatoes and soy sauce, served with french fries and white rice on the same plate.
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Loupák - classic Czech sweet bread
Loupák is a traditional Czech sweet bread roll made from yeast dough, characterized by a soft interior and a glossy, slightly sweet surface. The dough is shaped into an elongated form, brushed with egg, and sprinkled with sugar. The name comes from the Czech word for peeling, as the soft bread is easily pulled apart in layers. It is popular as a breakfast pastry or snack, often enjoyed with butter or jam.
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Lučina - soft Czech cream cheese
Lučina is a soft fresh cheese with a creamy consistency, made from cow's milk. This unripened cheese has a mild, slightly tangy flavor and smooth texture. Originally developed as a Czech alternative to cream cheese, it quickly became one of the most popular fresh cheeses in the Czech Republic. Lučina is used on open-faced sandwiches, in spreads, as a pasta filling, or in cheesecake.
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Lychee - sweet tropical fruit from Asia
Lychee is a tropical fruit originating from southern China, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years. The fruit has a thin reddish-pink skin with a bumpy surface, beneath which lies translucent white flesh with a distinctly sweet and floral flavor. In the center is a large dark brown seed. Lychee is eaten fresh or used in fruit salads, cocktails, desserts, and Asian dishes. It is a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
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