Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of the most universally used aromatic ingredients in world cuisines. In food technology, garlic is processed as fresh cloves, minced, dried granules, powder, paste, oil, and black garlic (fermented). Its antimicrobial properties also make it a natural preservative in many traditional food preparations.
Aligot is a traditional French dish from the Aubrac region of south-central France, made by vigorously working fresh tomme cheese into smooth mashed potatoes until… Read More »Aligot — French Stretchy Cheese and Potato Purée
Albondigas is a hearty meatball soup originating in Spanish culinary tradition and widely adopted across Mexican cuisine. The dish features seasoned ground meat balls simmered… Read More »Albondigas — Spanish-Mexican Meatball Soup
Al pastor is a Mexican street food preparation of thinly sliced pork marinated in a blend of dried chili peppers, achiote paste, pineapple, and spices,… Read More »Al Pastor — Mexican Spit-Roasted Marinated Pork
Ajvar is a thick, smoky relish from the Balkans made primarily from roasted red peppers and eggplant, slow-cooked with garlic and sunflower oil until it… Read More »Ajvar — Balkan Roasted Pepper and Eggplant Relish
Aioli is a traditional Mediterranean emulsion sauce made by pounding garlic into a paste and gradually incorporating olive oil until a thick, creamy condiment forms.… Read More »Aioli — Mediterranean Garlic and Olive Oil Emulsion Sauce
Aglio e olio is a classic Italian pasta dish from Naples made by sautéing sliced garlic in extra virgin olive oil with red chili flakes… Read More »Aglio e Olio — Italian Garlic and Oil Pasta
Adobo is a Filipino braised dish in which chicken, pork, or a combination of both is slowly cooked in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce,… Read More »Adobo — Filipino Braised Meat in Vinegar and Soy Sauce
Adjika is a spicy aromatic paste from the Caucasus region made primarily from hot peppers, garlic, salt, and a blend of herbs and spices including… Read More »Adjika — Spicy Caucasian Pepper and Herb Paste
A comprehensive alphabetical encyclopedia of food products, dishes, and beverages from around the world — compiled as a reference for food technologists, chefs, and anyone… Read More »Complete A-Z Encyclopedia of Food Products and Dishes