Glossary of terms

Stifado is Greek beef slowly braised with pearl onions, tomatoes, red wine, cinnamon and bay leaf in a rich sauce.

Strawberries are one of the most popular fruits, prized for their sweet taste, juiciness, and aroma. They are a rich source of vitamin C, manganese, folate, and antioxidants. They are enjoyed fresh, in desserts, cakes, ice creams, jams, and smoothies. The strawberry season runs from May to July. They are low in calories with a low glycemic index, making them suitable for diets.

Strudel is a traditional pastry made from thin stretched or puff dough rolled around a filling. The most classic variety is apple strudel filled with apples, cinnamon, raisins, and breadcrumbs. In Central European cuisine, strudel has a long tradition dating back to Viennese cooking. Savoury versions with cabbage, spinach, or meat are also popular. It is served warm or cold, often dusted with icing sugar. Strudel remains a beloved dessert and snack across the region.

Stuffing is a traditional dish made from cubed stale bread or rolls soaked in milk, mixed with eggs, herbs, and seasonings. In Central European cuisine, stuffing is often baked as a standalone dish or used to fill poultry. The most famous Czech variety is Easter stuffing with nettles and spinach. Stuffing can be meat-based, vegetable, or herbal. It is baked in the oven until golden and served as a side dish with roasted meat. In Anglo-Saxon tradition, stuffing is an essential part of the holiday turkey.

Sugar is a fundamental sweetener obtained from sugarcane or sugar beet. In the kitchen, it is indispensable not only for sweetening but also for caramelization, fermentation, and food preservation. There are many types of sugar, white granulated, cane, powdered, icing, and muscovado.

Sultanas are dried berries of white seedless grape variety Thompson Seedless. They are characterized by a golden to amber color and delicately sweet flavor. They are smaller and lighter than raisins and are often dipped in an oil and alkali solution before drying to speed up the process. In cooking, they are used in pastries, desserts, muesli, and porridge. They are rich in natural sugars and energy.

Sunday Roast is a traditional British Sunday lunch of roasted meat with Yorkshire pudding, roast vegetables, and gravy.

Sundubu jjigae is a Korean spicy stew with extra soft tofu, seafood or meat, egg and gochugaru. It is served bubbling in a clay pot at the table.

Slunečnice je jednoletá rostlina pěstovaná pro své olejové semena bohatá na vitamin E, selen a nenasycené mastné kyseliny. Semena slunečnice se jedí pražená jako svačina, přidávají se do salátů, chleba a musli. Olej ze slunečnice, jeden z nejpoužívanějších kuchyňských olejů, se lisuje ze semen. Slunečnice pochází z Ameriky a do Evropy se dostala v 16. století.

Surimi is a Japanese fish processing technique where white fish are repeatedly washed, deboned, and processed into a fine paste. This paste is then shaped, colored, and flavored to resemble crab meat or other seafood. Surimi is used as the base for crab sticks, fish balls, and other products. It is a source of protein with low fat content and a popular ingredient in both Asian and European cuisine.

Surimi tyčinky, běžně nazývané krabí tyčinky, jsou zpracovaný rybí produkt vyrobený z pasty surimi. Mají charakteristický protáhlý tvar, oranžovo-červený povrch a bílý vláknitý vnitřek, který připomíná krabí maso. Jsou vyrobeny z rybí pasty ochucené krabí aromatickou látkou, solí a cukrem. Tyto tyčinky jsou oblíbenou ingrediencí v salátech, sushi, pomazánkách a těstovinových pokrmech. Obsahují bílkoviny a mají nízký obsah tuku.

Sushi is a Japanese dish of seasoned rice combined with raw fish, seafood, vegetables, or egg. It comes in many forms from nigiri to maki rolls.