garums

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fermented fish sauce originating from Latvia and Estonia.

  - "Garums is a popular condiment in Baltic cuisine."
  - "The strong aroma of garums can be overpowering."
  - "Can I add a spoonful of garums to my stew?"

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Variants

List of all variants of garums that leads to same result
arum , arums

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'garums' is believed to be derived from the Old Prussian word 'karuma' meaning 'fish sauce'.

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Trivia

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1. Garums is traditionally served in small spoons, called 'skabos', to allow diners to control the amount they consume.

2. The production of garums is a labor-intensive process, with the fish being salted and pressed regularly to ensure proper fermentation.

3. Some restaurants in the Baltics offer 'garums tastings', allowing visitors to sample different varieties and vintages of this unique condiment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fish sauce: Garums is a type of fish sauce, similar to other Asian fish sauces like nam pla and nuoc mam.

2. Fermented food: Garums is an example of a fermented food, which can add complex flavors to dishes.

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Culture

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Garums is an essential ingredient in Baltic cuisine, particularly in Latvia and Estonia. It is traditionally made by fermenting herring or other fish in salt for several months.

How to Memorize "garums"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a jar of garums, filled with a dark, pungent liquid. Visualize the strong aroma and the way it is used in cooking.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the smell of garums with the taste of Baltic cuisine, or with the flavors of herring and salt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'garums' as 'Garlic and Rum sauce', even though it doesn't contain rum or garlic.

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