Lexical entry

マラサダ

marasada

A Portuguese fried dough pastry, popular in Hawaii and Japan.

Food & DrinkPure GairaigoSource: Portuguese

Meaning

A deep-fried yeast dough ball coated in granulated sugar, originally from Portugal and highly popular as a snack in Hawaii and Japan.

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カステラ

A type of sponge cake, usually baked in a loaf.

パステルデナタ

A Portuguese egg custard tart dusted with cinnamon.

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