Dab:
This flatfish is variety of flounder that features a sweet, firm
flesh.
Daidaizu:
Japanese for bitter orange vinegar
Daikon:
Japanese for Radish
Daikonoroshi:
Japanese for Grated radish
Daiquiri:
A cocktail prepared with rum, lime, and sugar.
Dashi:
Japanese-- extracted source of kelp bonito
Dashinomoto:
MSG
Datsu:
Pacific needlefish, Horn fish, Sea pike, Snipe eel
Deglaze:
Add liquid to pan.
Demiglace:
A stock made from browning beef and veal bones.
Devein:
To remove the vein found in the back of shrimp.
Dextrin:
Soluble gummy substance formed from starch by heat & steam.
Dextrous
sugar: This type of sugar is produced from grape or corn
sugar.
DHA: Docosa
hexanoic acid.
Diastase:
An enzyme present in germinated barley, potatoes etc.
Dijon:
this pale variety of mustard is known for its sharp, clean flavor
that can range from mild to hot. It is made from brown mustard
seeds, white wine, unfermented grape juice and a variety of seasonings.
Dill:
A hardy, aromatic herb that has been cultivated for thousands
of years. Marketed in two forms: dried leaves and seed it was
a symbol of good luck for first-century Romans.
Dock:
Any of several varieties of the hardy perennial herb from the
buckwheat family
Dollarfish:
This small, high-fat fish has a tender texture and a rich, sweet
flavor. Found off the coast of the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico,
this fish is also called the "butterfish."
Dolphin:
Also called "Mahi Mahi" and "Dorado." Although
this fish is a dolphin, it is not a mammal. To avoid confusion,
the Hawaiian name "Mahi Mahi" is becoming prevalent.
This fish is moderately fat with firm, flavorful flesh.
Donburi,
don: Japanese for of large bowl
Dozen:
Unit of twelve
Drambuie:
This Scotch-based liqueur is sweetened with honey and flavored
with herbs.
Dredge:
To lightly coat food with flour, cornmeal or breadcrumbs.
Drum:
Any of a variety of fish named for the drumming or deep croaking
noise they make. These fish are firm and low in fat. The drum
family includes the black croaker, black drum, hardhead, kingfish,
and queenfish.
Duchess:
Mash potatoes enriched with cream and/or egg yolk to produce a
faster browning affect when baked.
Dumplings:
Shaped dough balls or pillows poached with stews.
Durian:
Definitely the most interesting of all tropical fruits & the
most loved fruit of Southeast Asia
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