Cultural Foods

11 words in this vocabulary list

noun the flesh of sheep, especially mature sheep, used as food

  • The restaurant served a delicious mutton curry for dinner.
  • I'm craving some mutton kebabs right now.
  • Let's grab some mutton biryani from the corner shop.
  • His argument was as tough as mutton, hard to chew through.

noun a type of food in the form of long, thin strips made from dough, typically served in soups or with sauce

  • The chef prepared a delicious noodle dish with fresh vegetables and a savory broth.
  • I'm craving some noodle soup for dinner tonight.
  • Let's grab some noodles and chill at my place.
  • His mind was a tangled noodle of thoughts, making it hard to focus.

noun a traditional Georgian dish consisting of cheese-filled bread

  • The traditional Georgian dish khachapuri is often served at special occasions.
  • I can't wait to try that cheesy khachapuri at the new Georgian restaurant.
  • Khachapuri is the bomb - so cheesy and delicious!
  • Her storytelling was like a khachapuri of words, rich and satisfying.

noun a Middle Eastern dish made from mashed cooked eggplant mixed with tahini, olive oil, and various seasonings

  • Baba ganoush is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made from roasted eggplant, tahini, and garlic.
  • I love dipping pita bread in baba ganoush at parties.
  • Let's whip up some baba ganoush for our potluck tonight!
  • Her words were like a smooth baba ganoush, comforting and satisfying to the soul.

noun a plural form of the word 'pea', referring to multiple individual peas

  • Black peas are a type of legume commonly used in traditional British cuisine.
  • I love snacking on black peas while watching movies.
  • Let's grab some black peas and chill at the park.
  • His heart felt like a bag of black peas after the breakup.

noun a dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit

  • The restaurant offers a variety of kebab options on their menu.
  • Let's grab some kebabs for lunch today.
  • I could really go for a kebab right now, it's so tasty!
  • His argument was like a well-seasoned kebab, with layers of logic and evidence.

noun a traditional Romanian dish made from boiled cornmeal

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  • The traditional dish of mamaliga is a staple in Romanian cuisine.
  • I can't wait to dig into that delicious mamaliga at the family gathering.
  • Let's grab some mamaliga and chill out tonight.
  • Her words were as comforting as a warm bowl of mamaliga on a cold day.

noun a type of traditional Russian dumpling typically filled with minced meat

  • Pelmeni is a traditional Russian dish made of minced meat wrapped in thin dough and boiled.
  • I love eating pelmeni with sour cream and dill.
  • Let's grab some pelmeni for lunch, they're so tasty!
  • The pelmeni of ideas were swirling in his mind, waiting to be served to the world.

noun a type of Icelandic dairy product, similar to yogurt but with a thicker consistency

  • Skyr is a traditional Icelandic dairy product that is high in protein and low in fat.
  • I love having skyr for breakfast, it's so creamy and delicious.
  • Have you tried that new skyr flavor? It's lit!
  • The sky was as smooth and white as a bowl of skyr.

noun a type of flatbread that is a staple food in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine

  • Injera is a traditional Ethiopian flatbread made from teff flour.
  • Let's grab some injera and enjoy a delicious Ethiopian meal.
  • I could go for some injera right now, it's so tasty!
  • Injera is like a blank canvas for all the delicious Ethiopian dishes to be enjoyed with.

noun a group of people belonging to an ethnic subgroup of Georgians living in Adjara, a region in southwestern Georgia

  • The Adzhars are an ethnic group native to the autonomous republic of Adjara in Georgia.
  • Have you tried the Adzhars dish at the Georgian restaurant downtown?
  • I heard the Adzhars are throwing a big party this weekend.
  • The Adzhars have a rich cultural heritage that is worth exploring.