To turn a cloudy liquid clear by removing sediments. The most common method is to add egg whites, which attract particles in the liquid, simmer for a few minutes, then strain.

Usually served as an appetizer, it is a dish of thinly sliced raw beef, often drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice or served with a mayonnaise or mustard sauce, and topped with capers.

A thick and very sweet syrup made from sugar cane.

A kitchen tool with a sharp pin which is used to poke a tiny hole in the large end of the egg. This is to prevent the egg from cracking during boiling.