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coastal [noun]

Pua ya mpunga

Maana (Definition)

A refined coastal culinary term for long-grain, aromatic whole rice used for festive biryani.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

tip of rice grain / premium aromatic coastal rice grade

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pua ya mpunga

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili Gastronomy
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Pishi hilo lilitengenezwa kwa mchele wa pua ya mpunga."

Translation: That dish was made using premium long-grain aromatic coastal rice.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mchele safiChakula
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