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Glossary of Spanish Food Words
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZWord or Term | Definition |
lado | side |
lampuga | dolphin |
lata | tin, can |
latifundio | large country estate |
laurel | bayleaf |
lavar | wash |
leche | milk |
leche cuajada | junket |
lechoso | milky |
lechuga | lettuce |
lentamente | gradually |
lentejas | lentils |
levadura (en polvo) | baking powder |
liebre | hare |
ligado | thickened, bound with cream, egg yolk, or butter |
lima | lime |
limpiar con agua | rinse |
limpiar con un paño | wipe |
lomo | loin, usually pork |
lomo embuchado | pork loin marinated in vinegar, pimentón and other spices |
longaniza/llonganissa (Cat.) | a thin sausage from Cataluña |