Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Canasta

👉 In culinary context, a "canasta" is a large plate of food served in a communal manner. It typically consists of several types of foods such as breads, meat, vegetables, and desserts, often arranged on a wide platter for easy sharing among guests. The term originates from the French word "canard," which means pig in English.

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👉 Canasta is a type of traditional Mexican food that originated in Mexico. It typically consists of a mixture of various ingredients such as beans, corn, tomatoes, and peppers, which are combined with flour or masa and then formed into small pieces called "canastos." The canastas are often served on bread sticks (canastos) or on a plate. Canasta is also known as a "tortilla" in Spanish, referring to the flat tortillas used for making it.

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