The term gullet can be used as a synonym for "throat."
The notion of gullet has several meanings. The first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) in its dictionary refers to the garguero : the upper sector of the trachea.
Throat
Throat, therefore, can be used as a synonym for throat , which is the front section of the neck. The gullet, due to its blood vessels and allowing breathing, is a sensitive area that must be cared for and protected.
For example: “My throat is dry, let's go get a drink at the bar” , “The young man grabbed the offender by the throat and squeezed him until he was out of breath” , “The footballer stood in front of the referee and threatened to cut his throat before the eyes of the crowd.”
In gastronomy
The concept of gullet also appears in the gastronomy of different countries. In Mexico , indicates the RAE , gaznate is a sweet that is usually made with coconut or pineapple .
A gullet, on the other hand, is a cylinder-shaped Mexican candy. In this case, it is a dough developed with wheat flour, egg and oil that is fried and then filled with meringue.
In Argentina , the gaznate is a traditional dough or snack from the province of Salta and other areas of the northwest. The recipe includes anise and dulce de leche. As is often the case with other recipes that include typical ingredients from a region or part of the world, it is possible to replace dulce de leche with another if it is not sold in our city and if we do not know how to prepare it at home.
As you can see, the term gullet can name various gastronomic preparations. That is why it is essential to take into account the context to understand what food is being referred to, since the Mexican gullet and the Argentine gullet present several differences.
Mexican gullet recipe
Within Mexican gastronomy, the gaznate is considered one of the most well-known and delicious sweets in the country. Their popularity occurs especially in central Mexico, in whose streets they were sold to the delight of passersby. Although its recipe is not especially easy or quick, the result can compensate for persistence and effort with an unmatched fusion of flavors . It is important to get a used metal cylindrical mold for this and other desserts. Let's see the list of ingredients below.
On the one hand, we must prepare the dough, for which we will need:
* wheat flour , 2 cups;
* salt, half a teaspoon;
* sugar, one tablespoon;
* butter, 130 grams;
* orange juice, 100 milliliters;
* egg, 1;
* vegetable oil, 1 and a half cups.
For the meringue, however:
* egg whites, 3;
* salt;
* water, a quarter cup;
* sugar, 180 grams;
* the zest of a lemon;
* colored beads, 50 grams;
* red vegetable coloring.
Each piece of dough must be stretched with a rolling pin.
The first step is to mix the flour, salt and sugar in a container , then add the butter and knead for a while until everything is completely integrated. Next, we add the orange juice, little by little, while continuing to beat. The dough should exhibit notable elasticity. It should be left to rest for no less than 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
We remove it and divide it into ten portions , which we stretch and use to wrap the cylindrical molds. The edges can be painted with egg to keep them adhered. They should be fried until crispy , remove them from the pan and let them cool on absorbent paper. For the meringue, we make a syrup with water and sugar; We beat the egg whites in another container, where we add the lemon and the syrup. Once the desired consistency is obtained, coloring can be added. Finally, we fill the gullets and serve.