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SIDE DISH [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
- Restaurant Menus
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- garlic bread
1, record 1, English, garlic%20bread
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A side dish consisting of bread that is topped with garlic and olive oil [or butter] and that is grilled or broiled. 2, record 1, English, - garlic%20bread
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plats cuisinés
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pain à l'ail
1, record 1, French, pain%20%C3%A0%20l%27ail
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Platos preparados (Cocina)
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pan de ajo
1, record 1, Spanish, pan%20de%20ajo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-07-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
- Restaurant Menus
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sukiyaki
1, record 2, English, sukiyaki
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A classic shaved beef [Japanese] hot pot traditionally cooked in a special cast-iron pot. 2, record 2, English, - sukiyaki
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sukiyaki is a type of one-pot dish that is cooked table side... Traditionally, it contains beef, but some parts of Japan use pork.... Sukiyaki is served communal-style, with each diner placing ingredients from the pot into a small bowl and eating. Traditionally, the food is dipped in raw beaten egg before being consumed... 3, record 2, English, - sukiyaki
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Plats cuisinés
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sukiyaki
1, record 2, French, sukiyaki
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fondue japonaise 2, record 2, French, fondue%20japonaise
correct, feminine noun
- soukiyaki 3, record 2, French, soukiyaki
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sukiyaki est la forme la plus connue de nabemono (marmites). Il s'agit de tranches de bœuf coupées très finement que l'on fait griller dans une sauce appelée «warishita», mélange de mirin, saké, sauce soja et sucre. Chaque bouchée est ensuite plongée dans un œuf cru [...] 4, record 2, French, - sukiyaki
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Platos preparados (Cocina)
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sukiyaki
1, record 2, Spanish, sukiyaki
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plato típico de la cocina japonesa consistente en trozos finos y pequeños de carne, verduras y tofu, cocinados a fuego lento en una mezcla de salsa de soya, azúcar y mirin, en la misma mesa en la que se come. 2, record 2, Spanish, - sukiyaki
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-11-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fingerling potato
1, record 3, English, fingerling%20potato
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fingerling potatoes are gaining popularity as a result of their unique characteristics. This potato has an elongated shape with silky smooth skin and light yellow flesh. Cooking preparations include baking, roasting, and steaming. They make for an interesting garnish or side dish. 1, record 3, English, - fingerling%20potato
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pomme de terre Fingerling
1, record 3, French, pomme%20de%20terre%20Fingerling
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ratte 2, record 3, French, ratte
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pomme de terre allongée à chaire jaune, fine et savoureuse. 2, record 3, French, - pomme%20de%20terre%20Fingerling
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Étant donné ses caractéristiques uniques, la pomme de terre Fingerling gagne de plus en plus en popularité. Elle est de forme oblongue, sa pelure est douce et lisse et sa chair est d’un jaune clair. On peut la cuire au four, la rissoler ou la cuire à la vapeur. Elle s’avère très intéressante comme garniture ou dans un plat d’accompagnement. 1, record 3, French, - pomme%20de%20terre%20Fingerling
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-10-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Recipes
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- knish
1, record 4, English, knish
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pastry of Jewish origin that consists of a piece of dough (baking powder or yeast) that encloses a filling of mashed potatoes, cheese, ground meat and buckwheat groats. 1, record 4, English, - knish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These pastries can be served as a side dish or appetizer. 1, record 4, English, - knish
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Recettes de cuisine
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- knish
1, record 4, French, knish
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-10-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Cooking and Gastronomy (General)
- Restaurant Industry (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- combination meal
1, record 5, English, combination%20meal
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many fast food restaurants provide combination meals that are more economical than purchasing just a sandwich. For example, breakfast combination meals may include the sandwich, hash browns, and a drink for a cheaper price than the sandwich alone. 2, record 5, English, - combination%20meal
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Bento or Obento [is a] combination meal served in a wooden box. A traditional bento consists of rice, fish or meat and one or more pickled or cooked vegetables as a side dish. 3, record 5, English, - combination%20meal
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cuisine et gastronomie (Généralités)
- Restauration (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- repas combiné
1, record 5, French, repas%20combin%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il arrive souvent que les entreprises combinent des produits ou services de façon à offrir aux consommateurs de meilleurs prix, des incitations ou des conditions plus favorables. En constituant de tels ensembles, elles sont en mesure de proposer leurs produits et services à un prix plus bas. Une chaîne de restauration rapide peut offrir, par exemple, un repas combiné comprenant un hamburger, des frites et une boisson et demander pour l'ensemble un prix inférieur aux prix total de ces mets achetés séparément. 1, record 5, French, - repas%20combin%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-11-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- oat grits
1, record 6, English, oat%20grits
correct, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coarsely grind (like corn meal) your whole oats until you have one cup of oat grits. 2, record 6, English, - oat%20grits
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grits: Corn or other grain, soybeans, etc. ground more coarsely than for flour or meal. 3, record 6, English, - oat%20grits
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Especially, in the South, hominy ground coarsely : grits are eaten as porridge, as a side dish, and in casseroles. 3, record 6, English, - oat%20grits
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gruau d'avoine
1, record 6, French, gruau%20d%27avoine
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les céréales à grains entiers (le meilleur choix), on doit compter quatre grandes catégories. Les céréales à cuisson longue (blé concassé, gruau d'avoine ou avoine roulé) demandent un peu de temps. 2, record 6, French, - gruau%20d%27avoine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le gruau d'avoine peut se préparer comme le riz complet ou être utilisé dans les soupes et sous forme de bouillie après concassage. 3, record 6, French, - gruau%20d%27avoine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-07-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Spices and Condiments
- Translation and Interpretation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sambal
1, record 7, English, sambal
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
South-East Asian; Mixture of Chillies and spices or a relish of raw vegetables or fruit in spiced vinegar. 1, record 7, English, - sambal
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually served as an accompaniment to rice and curried dishes, either as a condiment or as a side dish. 2, record 7, English, - sambal
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Épices et condiments
- Traduction et interprétation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sambal
1, record 7, French, sambal
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condiment indonésien fait de piment rouge d'oignon rapé, de citron vert, d'huile de vinaigre [...] 1, record 7, French, - sambal
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-02-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Restaurant Menus
- Cooking and Gastronomy (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- side order
1, record 8, English, side%20order
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- extra order 2, record 8, English, extra%20order
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Individual serving of food served in a side dish rather than on a plate. 1, record 8, English, - side%20order
Record 8, Key term(s)
- side dishes
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Menus (Restauration)
- Cuisine et gastronomie (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- commande en sus
1, record 8, French, commande%20en%20sus
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- supplément de 1, record 8, French, suppl%C3%A9ment%20de
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Servie dans un ravier plutôt que dans une assiette. 2, record 8, French, - commande%20en%20sus
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il faut noter que les-à-côtés commandés en supplément, surtout dans les restaurants Chinois et les grilladeries de même que les légumes et la salade compris dans le menu du jour mais servi dans une assiette à part chez les Anglo-Saxons sont désignés sous le nom de «side dishes». 1, record 8, French, - commande%20en%20sus
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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