ameixa

ENTRY: ameixa

CLASS: noun

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Prunus domestica

EQUIVALENT: prune

DEFINITION: Dried plum which is pitted to be used in the preparation of cake fillings, coconut flan topping, candies etc.

EXAMPLE: Roll the boat-shapes prune in the powdered sugar and place on a serving tray.

SOURCE: Brazil: a Culinary Journey

COMMENT: If very dry, prunes can be boiled to soften. It is an essential ingredient of olho de sogra.

CLUSTERS: pitted prune(s); tenderized prune(s);