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YAKITORI [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-07-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
- Restaurant Menus
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- yakitori
1, record 1, English, yakitori
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Meat, fish or vegetables] skewered and grilled (or oven-broiled) in bite-sized pieces with an applied sauce ... 2, record 1, English, - yakitori
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While "yakitori" refers literally to chicken, the term can be used more generically to refer to little skewers of grilled meats found everywhere in Japan. 3, record 1, English, - yakitori
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In traditionnal Japanese cookery, chicken is used for yakitori. 4, record 1, English, - yakitori
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plats cuisinés
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- yakitori
1, record 1, French, yakitori
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traditionnellement servis avec une sauce à base de saké, de soja et de sucre, très souvent caramélisés, les yakitoris sont [...] de petites brochettes de viande, de poisson, de légumes et de fruits [...] 2, record 1, French, - yakitori
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En japonais, «yakitori» signifie «brochette de poulet». 2, record 1, French, - yakitori
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Platos preparados (Cocina)
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- yakitori
1, record 1, Spanish, yakitori
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pincho de carne y verduras con salsa de soja [u otra] 2, record 1, Spanish, - yakitori
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