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CHORIZO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Restaurant Menus
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chistorra
1, record 1, English, chistorra
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- txistorra 2, record 1, English, txistorra
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A semi-cured sausage that [is] a speciality of the Basque region of Spain. 3, record 1, English, - chistorra
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
They are long, thin, flavourful pork sausages produced in links. Ingredients include garlic. Chistorra are lightly cured and dried for only a few days. 3, record 1, English, - chistorra
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chistorra
1, record 1, French, chistorra
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- txistorra 2, record 1, French, txistorra
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Saucisson typique d'Aragon et de Navarre. 3, record 1, French, - chistorra
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- chistorra
1, record 1, Spanish, chistorra
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Embutido de origen navarro semejante al chorizo, pero más delgado. 1, record 1, Spanish, - chistorra
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Restaurant Menus
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chorizo
1, record 2, English, chorizo
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A highly seasoned, coarsely ground pork sausage flavored with garlic, chili powder and other spices. 2, record 2, English, - chorizo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chorizos are sometimes prepared with both pork and beef. 3, record 2, English, - chorizo
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chorizo
1, record 2, French, chorizo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Saucisse à base de porc, ou de porc et de bœuf, [...] toujours fortement assaisonnée au pimenton, une variété de paprika espagnol, et à l'ail. 2, record 2, French, - chorizo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sa couleur rouge est parfois renforcée par un colorant. Il existe différentes variétés de chorizos, de calibres et de formes variés. 2, record 2, French, - chorizo
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- chorizo
1, record 2, Spanish, chorizo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pedazo corto de tripa lleno de carne, regularmente de puerco, picada y adobada, el cual se cura al humo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - chorizo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-08-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Prepared Dishes (Cooking)
- Restaurant Menus
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fabada asturiana
1, record 3, English, fabada%20asturiana
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fabada 2, record 3, English, fabada
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hearty Spanish peasant stew of dried fava or white beans cooked slowly with salt pork, ham, sausages, and onions. 3, record 3, English, - fabada%20asturiana
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Plats cuisinés
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fabada asturiana
1, record 3, French, fabada%20asturiana
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fabada 2, record 3, French, fabada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cassoulet typique de la cuisine des Asturies. 3, record 3, French, - fabada%20asturiana
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fabada asturiana est l'un des plats les plus typiques du nord de l'Espagne. [...]Préparé à base de charcuterie régionale, de morcilla, de chorizo séché au four, d'épaule de porc ferme et savoureuse ainsi qu'avec du lard, un os de jambon, une oreille, un pied ou une queue de porc, ce plat atteint les sommets de la perfection de la gastronomie. 2, record 3, French, - fabada%20asturiana
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Platos preparados (Cocina)
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fabada
1, record 3, Spanish, fabada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- fabada asturiana 1, record 3, Spanish, fabada%20asturiana
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El plato más universal de Asturias es la fabada. Un plato abundante y popular, fuente de energía sobre todo [...] Según la costumbre actual, el compangu [acompañamiento] más extendido, consta de chorizo, morcilla asturiana curada, lacón y tocino; si bien en algunas zonas se autoriza(o se tolera) la longaniza. [...] Para servirlo en la mesa meteremos las fabes con su caldo en una sopera y el "compangu" en una fuente aparte. 1, record 3, Spanish, - fabada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Fabes" o "fabas" es la manera asturiana de denominar las habas. 2, record 3, Spanish, - fabada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Asturias es una provincia situada en el noroeste de España. 2, record 3, Spanish, - fabada
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