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Galanga
Used in Thai cooking, galanga is a rhizome similar to ginger
in many ways. Tom ka gai (chicken in coconut milk soup) uses galanga,
chicken, green chiles, lemon grass and lime juice as well as coconut
milk.
Galette
French for a flat, round cake. It may also refer to several savory and sweet tarts, and even a small shortbread cookie.
Garbanzo Beans
Also known as chickpeas, ceci beans and channa, garbanzo beans have a pale, buff color and an irregular, round shape, and they are slightly larger than a pea. Originating in West Asia, garbanzos now span the globe as an essential legume, found in such dishes as curries in India, hummus in the Middle East, minestrone soup in Italy and couscous in Morocco. To prepare dried beans, soak overnight, bring to a boil and simmer 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Store dried beans in an airtight container for up to 1 year. Cooked garbanzo beans are also available canned.
Glaze
n. 1. A 90% reduction of stock. 2. A thin glossy coating applied to foods. A reduction or aspic can cover savory foods. Anything from melted chocolate to thin icings can cover pastries and cakes. v. To apply a thin shiny coating to food.
Golden Delicious Apple
Yellow to yellow-green with juicy and crisp flesh, the Golden is a tastier and more versatile cousin of the Red Delicious. More mature apples will have a sweeter flavor. A good, all-around apple (and excellent as a base for cider), the Golden Delicious does tend to lose some flavor, but keeps its shape, when cooked. They’re found fresh from October through April and are grown extensively around the world.
Graham Crackers
A wholemeal biscuit (cookie) with honey and soda
taste. Can be substituted for Digestive Biscuits but are not exactly the
same thing.
Granny Smith Apple
The distinctively green Granny Smith holds a sweetly tart flavor and crisp texture that’s excellent for both snacking and cooking. Most of the crop is imported from New Zealand and Australia, where it was first grown by Mary Ann (Granny) Smith. The overseas produce arrives in summer, while Grannies from Washington state are fresh from September through November.
Granulated Sugar
see Substitutions
Green Onions
see Scallions
Green Shallots
An inaccurate but occasionally used name for Scallions.
Gremolada
This garnish is made of chopped fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. It is sprinkled over dishes like ossobuco to add a punch of fresh flavor.
Grill
In the UK, the same as US broiler; in the US, a device for
cooking food over a charcoal or gas fire, outdoors.
Grits
Usually a breakfast item in the US Southern region. Made from
the kernel of corn. When corn has been soaked in lye and the casing
has been removed it becomes Hominy. The lye is rinsed out very well
and the corn is left to harden. Then the swollen hominy is ground up
to the texture of tiny pellets. When boiled with water, milk and
butter it becomes a cereal similar to cream of wheat. It's used as a
side dish for a good old fashioned Southern breakfast. Sometimes you
can make it with cheese and garlic for a casserole.
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