Category: G
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Gunpowder tea
This variety of green tea is processed in a way that results in small to medium-sized round rolled leaves. Gunpowder tea encompasses several types, including Country green, Hoochow, and the inferior Pingsuey.
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Guinea fowl
This is a diminutive bird, either domesticated or found in the wild, that offers a savory taste and has a rather parched consistency. Guinea fowl, in particular, is quite coveted and can be cooked using any method that would be appropriate for preparing chicken. Guinea fowl is a domesticated breed of poultry that was originally…
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Gugelhupf
This delightful pastry that is commonly consumed with a cup of coffee is a cake made with yeast, and it’s typically loaded with raisins and currants. This particular cake is crafted by baking it in a fluted pan that has been lined with almonds, which adds to its delightful texture. Additionally, this confection is a…
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Guava
A spherical, yellow fruit originating from a tree endemic to tropical regions of the Americas. It resembles a diminutive apple in size and can be either smooth or rough in texture. The flesh of the fruit is granulated and contains numerous petite seeds. Despite this, the flavor of the fruit is agreeable and unique once…
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Guandadbana
A type of fruit commonly employed in the preparation of frozen desserts or jams, however, not frequently encountered in markets within the United States. This fruit is also referred to as soursop.
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Gruyere cheese
A variety of cheese produced in France utilizing the same technique as that of Swiss cheese, which results in a comparable flavor profile albeit with lesser or negligible gaps. Gruyère cheese is a large, flat, whole-milk cheese that originated in the Swiss town of Gruyère but is now produced in other countries including France. One…
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Grunion
A diminutive, dainty, and savory marine creature prevalent in the waters along the western coast, distinguished for its exclusive inclination to ascend onto the shore for the purpose of spawning in excavations located within the sand. At the moment of this occurrence, it is declared that “the grunion are in motion,” and endeavors to seize…
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Gruel
A slurry of meager consistency, frequently prepared by blending oatmeal with liquid, and dispensed to juvenile individuals and convalescents. A simple yet satisfying dish that is often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or a nourishing snack is known as “gruel.” This dish is typically prepared by cooking fine oatmeal or barley in water until it…
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Gruau
On occasions, this word is employed in gastronomy to refer to stripped cereal grains, like pearl barley.
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Grouper
The comestible aquatic vertebrate akin to the marine perch, ordinarily traded at a mass ranging from five to fifteen avoirdupois pounds. Groupers are a diverse group of fish belonging to the sea bass family, and can be found in warm waters around the globe. These fish come in a range of sizes, with lengths ranging…