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This may take awhile. A Snack Semiotics Side Project
A selection of lesser-seen juices: Sea Buckthorn (Armenia), Blueberry (Slovenia), Ditakh (Senegal), Calamansi (Philippines). Some more info on Ditakh here snacksemiotics.weebly.com/posts/ditakh
January 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A selection of lesser-seen juices: Sea Buckthorn (Armenia), Blueberry (Slovenia), Ditakh (Senegal), Calamansi (Philippines). Some more info on Ditakh here snacksemiotics.weebly.com/posts/ditakh
Shooting off in another direction, the dish has also established itself as Kkanpung-saeu in Korea, where it becomes spicy again, in keeping with the local palate
www.koreanbapsang.com/kkanpung-sae...
www.koreanbapsang.com/kkanpung-sae...
October 5, 2023 at 3:23 PM
Shooting off in another direction, the dish has also established itself as Kkanpung-saeu in Korea, where it becomes spicy again, in keeping with the local palate
www.koreanbapsang.com/kkanpung-sae...
www.koreanbapsang.com/kkanpung-sae...
In a continuation of the original theme, the Shanghai version leads to Japanese Ebichiri, a prime example of C/J fusion cuisine (Chūka), where sweetness completely outweighs the spice. Name is a literal translation of the original
sudachirecipes.com/japanese-ebi...
sudachirecipes.com/japanese-ebi...
October 5, 2023 at 3:23 PM
In a continuation of the original theme, the Shanghai version leads to Japanese Ebichiri, a prime example of C/J fusion cuisine (Chūka), where sweetness completely outweighs the spice. Name is a literal translation of the original
sudachirecipes.com/japanese-ebi...
sudachirecipes.com/japanese-ebi...
#99. Chili Garlic Shrimp: Chinese dish with 2 distinct versions: Sichuan original, and it’s Shanghai reimagining, which significantly dials down heat. Preparations in both styles vary, as does inclusion or removal of shells, + style in which shrimp is fried
thewoksoflife.com/chili-garlic...
thewoksoflife.com/chili-garlic...
October 5, 2023 at 3:23 PM
#99. Chili Garlic Shrimp: Chinese dish with 2 distinct versions: Sichuan original, and it’s Shanghai reimagining, which significantly dials down heat. Preparations in both styles vary, as does inclusion or removal of shells, + style in which shrimp is fried
thewoksoflife.com/chili-garlic...
thewoksoflife.com/chili-garlic...
#98. Llapingacho: Ecuadorian potato patties stuffed with cheese, a common side dish or breakfast main. Reminiscent of Andean Arepas, and shares similar mountainous root, with name from Kichwa, an offshoot of Quechua. Sometimes made with cassava
www.laylita.com/recipes/llap...
www.laylita.com/recipes/llap...
September 28, 2023 at 3:15 PM
#98. Llapingacho: Ecuadorian potato patties stuffed with cheese, a common side dish or breakfast main. Reminiscent of Andean Arepas, and shares similar mountainous root, with name from Kichwa, an offshoot of Quechua. Sometimes made with cassava
www.laylita.com/recipes/llap...
www.laylita.com/recipes/llap...
#97. Curry Puff: Perfect fusion point of Cornish Pasty, Empanada, and Samosa; curried potatoes or chicken encased within a fried pastry casing. Common across Maritime SE Asia, name origin in Fujianese 泡 (pop), which describes the bubbled outer shell
christieathome.com/blog/malaysi...
christieathome.com/blog/malaysi...
September 19, 2023 at 2:59 PM
#97. Curry Puff: Perfect fusion point of Cornish Pasty, Empanada, and Samosa; curried potatoes or chicken encased within a fried pastry casing. Common across Maritime SE Asia, name origin in Fujianese 泡 (pop), which describes the bubbled outer shell
christieathome.com/blog/malaysi...
christieathome.com/blog/malaysi...
#96. Hariyali Tikka: Punjabi kebab named for color (“Greenery” in Hindi), flavored with mint, cilantro & greens, primarily fenugreek. Possible origin in reuse of Green Chutney, a popular local condiment familiar to anyone who’s ordered US Indian takeout
www.spiceindiaonline.com/hariyali-chi...
www.spiceindiaonline.com/hariyali-chi...
September 9, 2023 at 1:44 PM
#96. Hariyali Tikka: Punjabi kebab named for color (“Greenery” in Hindi), flavored with mint, cilantro & greens, primarily fenugreek. Possible origin in reuse of Green Chutney, a popular local condiment familiar to anyone who’s ordered US Indian takeout
www.spiceindiaonline.com/hariyali-chi...
www.spiceindiaonline.com/hariyali-chi...
#95. Banh Mi: Post-colonial Vietnamese fusion, one of the world’s finest sandwiches. Classic version (at least in US) is Saigon “Special Combo” (Bánh Mì Đặc Biệt): Head Cheese, Giò Lụa Sausage, Liver Pâté, Butter/Mayo, Pickled Daikon/Carrot, Pepper, Cilantro
nomvietnom.com/recipes/stre...
nomvietnom.com/recipes/stre...
August 31, 2023 at 2:40 PM
#95. Banh Mi: Post-colonial Vietnamese fusion, one of the world’s finest sandwiches. Classic version (at least in US) is Saigon “Special Combo” (Bánh Mì Đặc Biệt): Head Cheese, Giò Lụa Sausage, Liver Pâté, Butter/Mayo, Pickled Daikon/Carrot, Pepper, Cilantro
nomvietnom.com/recipes/stre...
nomvietnom.com/recipes/stre...
In Puebla and Veracruz, the Molote’s shape has become so distorted that it’s indistinguishable from an Empanada. It is possible that this is the original version and the Oaxacan is the distortion, but that seems unlikely
https://www.recetasgratis.net/receta-de-molotes-poblanos-75413.html
https://www.recetasgratis.net/receta-de-molotes-poblanos-75413.html
August 21, 2023 at 3:39 PM
In Puebla and Veracruz, the Molote’s shape has become so distorted that it’s indistinguishable from an Empanada. It is possible that this is the original version and the Oaxacan is the distortion, but that seems unlikely
https://www.recetasgratis.net/receta-de-molotes-poblanos-75413.html
https://www.recetasgratis.net/receta-de-molotes-poblanos-75413.html
There’s also another Oaxacan version, in which the masa is replaced with mashed plantain
https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/molotes-plantain-patties
https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/molotes-plantain-patties
August 21, 2023 at 3:38 PM
There’s also another Oaxacan version, in which the masa is replaced with mashed plantain
https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/molotes-plantain-patties
https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/molotes-plantain-patties
#94. Molote: Torpedo-shaped blob of masa stuffed with a variety of ingredients, from bean to chorizo, then fried, constituting a classic Antojito snack. Mashed potato is sometimes a filling, or mixed into dough. Origin point is likely Oaxacan
August 21, 2023 at 3:37 PM
#94. Molote: Torpedo-shaped blob of masa stuffed with a variety of ingredients, from bean to chorizo, then fried, constituting a classic Antojito snack. Mashed potato is sometimes a filling, or mixed into dough. Origin point is likely Oaxacan
In Guatemala, Mollete describes a totally different dessert, a fried, custard-stuffed roll commonly eaten on Día de Muertos. If simply fried and soaked in syrup but not stuffed, it’s called a Torreja
https://growingupbilingual.com/guatemalan-molletes-a-traditional-dessert-for-dia-de-los-muertos
https://growingupbilingual.com/guatemalan-molletes-a-traditional-dessert-for-dia-de-los-muertos
August 15, 2023 at 6:55 PM
In Guatemala, Mollete describes a totally different dessert, a fried, custard-stuffed roll commonly eaten on Día de Muertos. If simply fried and soaked in syrup but not stuffed, it’s called a Torreja
https://growingupbilingual.com/guatemalan-molletes-a-traditional-dessert-for-dia-de-los-muertos
https://growingupbilingual.com/guatemalan-molletes-a-traditional-dessert-for-dia-de-los-muertos
Now common, both in its origin country and north into Texas, is the Mollete Dulce, a sweetened version that uses butter and cinnamon sugar instead, creating a Mexican version of Cinnamon Toast
August 15, 2023 at 6:54 PM
Now common, both in its origin country and north into Texas, is the Mollete Dulce, a sweetened version that uses butter and cinnamon sugar instead, creating a Mexican version of Cinnamon Toast
#93. Mollete: Mexico City breakfast staple of refried beans spread on a sliced Bolillo roll, often complemented by cheese, peppers and/or salsa, served open face. Some versions, purportedly Southern in origin, expand further with mushrooms and chorizo
https://www.isabeleats.com/molletes
https://www.isabeleats.com/molletes
August 15, 2023 at 6:53 PM
#93. Mollete: Mexico City breakfast staple of refried beans spread on a sliced Bolillo roll, often complemented by cheese, peppers and/or salsa, served open face. Some versions, purportedly Southern in origin, expand further with mushrooms and chorizo
https://www.isabeleats.com/molletes
https://www.isabeleats.com/molletes
Agoulou Follow-Up: This gimmick also appears to exist, or did at one point
July 27, 2023 at 7:18 PM
Agoulou Follow-Up: This gimmick also appears to exist, or did at one point
#92. Agoulou: Large Martinican/Guadeloupean pressed sandwich, possibly named after bread on which it’s served. Contents vary, although usage of ground beef, ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato seems prominent, suggesting a jumbo-sized island burger variant
July 27, 2023 at 7:12 PM
#92. Agoulou: Large Martinican/Guadeloupean pressed sandwich, possibly named after bread on which it’s served. Contents vary, although usage of ground beef, ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato seems prominent, suggesting a jumbo-sized island burger variant
#90. Concha: Shell-shaped Mexican pastry with streusel coating, thin layer of crunch cladding mild sweet bread. Crumb is descendent of brioche, relic of 17th c. French-Mx. bakers who established Pan Francés tradition. Point at which coat appears is unclear
https://dorastable.com/vegan-concha-recipe
https://dorastable.com/vegan-concha-recipe
July 21, 2023 at 3:51 PM
#90. Concha: Shell-shaped Mexican pastry with streusel coating, thin layer of crunch cladding mild sweet bread. Crumb is descendent of brioche, relic of 17th c. French-Mx. bakers who established Pan Francés tradition. Point at which coat appears is unclear
https://dorastable.com/vegan-concha-recipe
https://dorastable.com/vegan-concha-recipe
#89. Chechil: Brined, smoked and knotted strings of Armenian cow cheese, popular throughout Caucasus, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Braids are constructed in style similar to Italian Pasta Filata. Commonly paired with beer, in countries that partake
July 14, 2023 at 3:04 PM
#89. Chechil: Brined, smoked and knotted strings of Armenian cow cheese, popular throughout Caucasus, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Braids are constructed in style similar to Italian Pasta Filata. Commonly paired with beer, in countries that partake
#88. Potato Stix: Snipped shoestring potatoes fried to an artificial crisp, usually served in a can for some reason, dating back to 1930s. Difference from actual SP is stark enough that this gets its own entry
https://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/new_york_city/entry/potato_sticks
https://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/new_york_city/entry/potato_sticks
July 6, 2023 at 2:51 PM
#88. Potato Stix: Snipped shoestring potatoes fried to an artificial crisp, usually served in a can for some reason, dating back to 1930s. Difference from actual SP is stark enough that this gets its own entry
https://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/new_york_city/entry/potato_sticks
https://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/new_york_city/entry/potato_sticks
Parsis and Iranis represent different periods of migration by refugees persecuted for practicing the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism. The former, originally appearing from the Pars region over a millennium ago, first took root in Gujarat, and still speak that language
July 3, 2023 at 3:32 PM
Parsis and Iranis represent different periods of migration by refugees persecuted for practicing the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism. The former, originally appearing from the Pars region over a millennium ago, first took root in Gujarat, and still speak that language
#87. Sali Boti: Classic Parsi mutton dish: rich, tomato-ey curry topped with a smattering of fried matchstick potatoes. In modern incarnations, these are generally pre-packaged Potato Stix, fitting as “Sali” means “Sticks” in Gujarati
https://bawibride.com/salli-boti
https://bawibride.com/salli-boti
July 3, 2023 at 3:27 PM
#87. Sali Boti: Classic Parsi mutton dish: rich, tomato-ey curry topped with a smattering of fried matchstick potatoes. In modern incarnations, these are generally pre-packaged Potato Stix, fitting as “Sali” means “Sticks” in Gujarati
https://bawibride.com/salli-boti
https://bawibride.com/salli-boti