arak = raki = arack = arrack = arraki Notes: The name comes from the Arabic word for juice, and it's applied to a wide variety of somewhat harsh-tasting alcoholic beverages that are flavored with various herbs and spices, ...
Arak
Liquor, Wine
Shaoxing or Chinese Cooking Wine is the wine most commonly used when a dish requires wine in its recipe. Cognac, preferably Cognac X.O. is the liquor of choice for use in some Chinese gourmet dishes.
Arrack/Arak/Raki - strong liquor distilled in North Africa and in Arab lands. It is drunk in very small portions.
Arrowroot - A flour used to thicken clear liquids because it does not cloud.
arak (Mid. E.) A liqueur made from various plants; strong and anise flavored.
arancia (It.) Orange.
Arborio rice (It.) Short, fat grained Italian rice that is perfect for risotto and similar moist rice dishes.
arrack (Ah-RAK) - Also called arak. It is an anise-flavored liqueur, often homemade. It's a popular aperitif in the Middle East. It is a distilled from grapes, dates, and other fruits.
 See also: Sugar, Arrack, Water, Beverage, Drink
  
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