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Vegetarian Lumpia
''Lumpiang gulay'', also known as vegetable ''lumpia'', is a Filipino appetizer consisting of julienned or cubed vegetables with ground meat or shrimp in a thin lumpia wrapper made from rice flour that is deep-fried. A notable variant of ''lumpiang gulay'' is ''lumpiang togue'', which is made mostly with ''togue'' (mung bean sprouts). Despite the name, ''lumpiang gulay'' is not a vegetarian dish by default, though vegetarian ''lumpia'', a vegetarian variant, can be created from the basic recipe. Description Typical ingredients in ''lumpiang gulay'' include carrots, ''kamote'' (sweet potato), onions, garlic, shallots, cabbage or lettuce, potatoes, ''singkamas'' (jicama), ''sitaw'' (green beans), ''sayote'' (chayote), and ''togue'' (mung bean sprouts). It is mixed with a small amount of ground meat, meat strips, and/or shrimp. Fish flakes can also be used. The meat is simmered for a few minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients. They are then wrapped in lumpia wrapper a ...
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Philippines
The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an Archipelagic state, archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of List of islands of the Philippines, 7,641 islands, with a total area of roughly 300,000 square kilometers, which are broadly categorized in Island groups of the Philippines, three main geographical divisions from north to south: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. With a population of over 110 million, it is the world's List of countries and dependencies by population, twelfth-most-populous country. The Philippines is bounded by the South China Sea to the west, the Philippine Sea to the east, and the Celebes Sea to the south. It shares maritime borders with Taiwan to the north, Japan to the northeast, Palau to the east and southeast, Indonesia to the south, Malaysia to the southwest, Vietnam to the west, and China to the northwest. It has Ethnic groups in the Philippines, diverse ethnicities and Culture o ...
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Jicama
''Pachyrhizus erosus'', commonly known as ''jícama'' ( or ; ; from ) or Mexican turnip, is a native Mesoamerican vine, although the name ''jícama'' most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root. It is in the pea family (Fabaceae). ''Pachyrhizus tuberosus'' and '' Pachyrhizus ahipa'' are the other two cultivated species in the genus. The naming of this group of edible plants can sometimes be confusing, with much overlap of similar, or the same, common names. Flowers, either blue or white, and pods similar to peas, are produced on fully developed plants. Several species of ''Pachyrhizus'' are known as jícama, but the one found in many markets is ''P. erosus''. The two cultivated forms of ''P. erosus'' are ''jícama de agua'' and ''jícama de leche'', both named for the consistency of their juice. The ''leche'' form has an elongated root and milky juice, while the ''agua'' form has a top-shaped to oblate root and a more watery, translucent juice and is the ...
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List Of Original Programs Distributed By Netflix
Netflix is an American global Internet streaming-on-demand media provider that has distributed a number of original streaming television shows, including original series, specials, miniseries, documentaries and films. Netflix's original productions also include continuations of canceled series from other networks, as well as licensing or co-producing content from international broadcasters for exclusive broadcast in other territories, which is also branded in those regions as Netflix original content. Netflix previously produced content through Red Envelope Entertainment. The company has since increased its original content. All programming is in English unless stated otherwise, is organized by its primary genre or format, and is sorted by premiere date. These shows had their original production commissioned by Netflix, or had additional seasons commissioned by Netflix. Drama Comedy Kids & family Animation Adult animation Anime Kids & family Non-En ...
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Vegan
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products and the consumption of animal source foods, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A person who practices veganism is known as a vegan. The foundations of veganism include ethical, moral, environmental, health and humanitarian arguments. Strict veganism excludes all forms of animal use, whether in agriculture for labour or food (e.g., meat, fish and other animal seafood, eggs, dairy products such as milk or cheese, and honey), in clothing and industry (e.g., leather, wool, fur, and some cosmetics), in entertainment (e.g., zoos, exotic pets, and circuses), or in services (e.g., guide dogs, police dogs, hunting dogs, working animals, and animal testing, including medical experimentation and the use of pharmaceuticals derived from or tested on animals). A person who practices veganism may do so for personal health benefits or to reduce animal deaths, minimize ...
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Pescetarian
Pescetarianism ( ; sometimes spelled pescatarianism) is a dietary practice in which seafood is the only source of meat in an otherwise vegetarian diet. The inclusion of other animal products, such as eggs and dairy, is optional. According to research conducted from 2017 to 2018, approximately 3% of adults worldwide are pescetarian. Definition and etymology "Pescetarian" is a neologism formed as a portmanteau of the Italian word "pesce" ("fish") and the English word "vegetarian". The term was coined in the United Kingdom in the late 1980s. "Pesco-vegetarian" is a synonymous term that is seldom used outside of academic research, but it has sometimes appeared in other American publications and literature since at least 1980. History Early history The first vegetarians in written western history may have been the Pythagoreans, a title derived from the Greek philosopher Pythagoras. Though Pythagoras loaned his name to the meatless diet, some biographers suspect he may have ea ...
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Tofu
or bean curd is a food prepared by Coagulation (milk), coagulating soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into solid white blocks of varying softness: ''silken'', ''soft'', ''firm'', and ''extra (or super) firm''. It originated in China and has been consumed in the country for over 2,000 years. Tofu is a traditional component of many East Asian cuisine, East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine, Southeast Asian cuisines; in modern Western cooking, it is often used as a Meat alternative, meat substitute. Nutritionally, tofu is low in calories, while containing a relatively large amount of protein. It is a high and reliable source of iron, and can have a high calcium or magnesium content depending on the Flocculation, coagulants (e.g. calcium chloride, calcium sulphate, magnesium sulphate) used in manufacturing. Cultivation of tofu, as a protein-rich food source, has one of the lowest needs for land use (1.3 m²/ 1000 kcal) and emits some of the lowest amount of greenhouse ...
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Edible Mushroom
Edible mushrooms are the fleshy fruit bodies of numerous species of macrofungi (fungi that bear fruiting structures large enough to be seen with the naked eye). Edibility may be defined by criteria including the absence of poisonous effects on humans and desirable taste and aroma. Mushrooms that have a particularly desirable taste are described as "''choice''". Edible mushrooms are consumed for their nutritional and culinary value. Mushrooms, especially dried shiitake, are sources of umami flavor. To ensure safety, wild mushrooms must be correctly identified before their edibility can be assumed. Deadly poisonous mushrooms that are frequently confused with edible mushrooms include several species of the genus ''Amanita'', particularly '' A. phalloides'', the death cap. Some mushrooms that are edible for most people can cause allergic reactions in others; old or improperly stored specimens can go rancid and cause food poisoning. Additionally, mushrooms can absor ...
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Lumpiang Singkamas
''Lumpia'' are various types of spring rolls commonly found in Indonesian and Filipino cuisines. Lumpia are made of thin paper-like or crêpe-like pastry skin called "lumpia wrapper" enveloping savory or sweet fillings. It is often served as an appetizer or snack, and might be served deep-fried or fresh (unfried). Lumpia are Indonesian and Filipino adaptations of the Fujianese ''lūn-piáⁿ'' (潤餅) and Teochew ''popiah'' (薄餅), usually consumed during Qingming Festival. In Indonesia, lumpia is a favorite snack, and is known as a street hawker food in the country. Lumpia was introduced by Chinese settlers to Indonesia during colonial times possibly in the 19th century. In the Philippines, lumpia is one of the most common dishes served in gatherings and celebrations. In the Netherlands and Belgium, it is spelled ''loempia'', the old Indonesian spelling, which has also become the generic name for "spring roll" in Dutch. Etymology The name ''lumpia'' , sometimes ...
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Lumpiang Ubod
''Lumpiang ubod'', also known as heart of palm spring rolls, is a Filipino appetizer consisting of julienned ''ubod'' (heart of palm) with various meat and vegetables in a thin egg crêpe. It is commonly served fresh (as '' lumpiang sariwa''), but it can also be deep-fried. It originates from the city of Silay in Negros Occidental where an original variant, ''lumpiang Silay'', is still popular. Names and origin ''Lumpiang ubod'' derives its name from ''ubod'' ("heart of palm") which is the edible pith derived from coconut trunks. The dish originates from the city of Silay in the province of Negros Occidental, Negros Island in the Visayas. Purportedly it emerged as one of the appetizers carried on woven trays (''bilao'') by servers (''manuglibod'') in mahjong gambling dens frequented by the city's large affluent class. The ''ubod'' was taken from freshly felled coconut trees that are also used widely in Ilonggo cuisine. It became popular and was adopted in other parts of the ...
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Lumpiang Shanghai
''Lumpiang Shanghai'' (also known as Filipino spring rolls, or simply ''lumpia'' or ''lumpiya'') is a Cuisine of the Philippines, Filipino deep-fried appetizer consisting of a mixture of ''giniling'' (ground pork) with vegetables like carrots, chopped scallions or red onions and garlic, wrapped in a thin egg crêpe. ''Lumpiang Shanghai'' is regarded as the most basic type of lumpia in Filipino cuisine, and it is usually smaller and thinner than other lumpia variants. Names and origin Lumpia wrapper was introduced to the Philippines by early Hokkien immigrants from Fujian. The name of the wrapper is derived from Hokkien: "lun" means wet, moist, or soft, and "pia" means cake or pastry. They have been thoroughly nativized to Philippine cuisine and are found throughout the islands. They use various fillings inspired by local ingredients and dishes, and the later cuisines of Spain, China, and the United States. It is a Filipino version of Taquito; the name of the wrap is derived fr ...
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Agre Dulce
Sweet and sour is a generic term that encompasses many styles of sauce, cuisine, and cooking methods. It is commonly used in East Asia and Southeast Asia and has been used in England since the Middle Ages. Dickson Wright, Clarissa (2011) ''A History of English Food''. Random House. . Pages 52–53 Sweet and sour sauce remains popular in Asian and Western cuisines. By region East Asia Chinese cuisine Sweet and sour dishes, sauces, and cooking methods have a long history in China. One of the earliest recordings of sweet and sour may come from ''Shaowei Yanshi Dan'' (), a menu of the food served in Tang dynasty (618–907) "Shaowei banquet" festivals written in 708. It included many sweet and sour adjacent dishes and recorded that they were invented by Chancellor Wei Juyuan under Emperor Zhongzong of Tang when he hosted the Emperor at his house. Some authors say that the original sweet and sour sauce () came from the Chinese province of Henan, but the sauce in this area is a light ...
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