Fermented Foods

noun a type of sour milk that has thickened or curdled

verb to sour or curdle

• The process of clabbering milk involves allowing it to ferment and thicken.
• I accidentally left the milk out too long and it clabbered.
• I can't stand the taste of clabbered milk.
• The relationship between the two countries began to clabber as tensions rose.

noun the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat

• The process of fermentation is used in the production of various food and beverage products.
• My grandma makes the best pickles using fermentation.
• I heard that kombucha is made through some crazy fermentation process.
• Just like how ideas ferment in the mind, the grapes undergo fermentation to create wine.

verb to preserve in a seasoned liquid

adjective preserved in a seasoned liquid such as vinegar or brine

• The pickled cucumbers were served as a side dish at the formal dinner party.
• I love snacking on pickled vegetables straight from the jar.
• Let's grab some pickled eggs from the deli for a quick snack.
• Her mind was pickled with too much alcohol, making it hard for her to think clearly.

noun a type of cured sausage typically made with pork or beef and flavored with various spices

• The deli offers a variety of cured meats, including salami.
• I love making sandwiches with salami, it's so tasty!
• Let's grab some cold cuts and throw some salami on our subs.
• The team's defense was like a tightly wound salami, impenetrable.

noun a type of savory rice cake originating from South India, typically eaten for breakfast or as a snack

• Idli is a traditional South Indian dish made from fermented rice and lentil batter.
• I could really go for some idli with coconut chutney right now.
• Let's grab some idlis for breakfast tomorrow.
• Her mind was as light and fluffy as a freshly steamed idli.

noun a meat substitute often used in vegetarian and vegan diets

• Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian soy product made by fermenting soybeans.
• I tried cooking with tempeh for the first time and it was actually pretty good.
• I'm not a fan of tempeh, it's just not my cup of tea.
• Adding tempeh to the recipe really brought a new flavor dimension to the dish.

noun a type of fermented tofu that has a strong odor

adjective describing the strong smell of the tofu

• Stinky tofu is a popular street food in many Asian countries.
• I can't stand the smell of stinky tofu, but some people love it.
• I'm craving some stinky tofu right now, it's so good!
• The situation was like eating stinky tofu - unpleasant at first but you get used to it.

noun a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans

• Natto is a traditional Japanese dish made from fermented soybeans.
• I tried natto for the first time and it was definitely an acquired taste.
• Some people can't stand the smell of natto, but I think it's pretty good.
• The texture of natto is often compared to slimy or sticky, but some people enjoy it.

noun A South Indian dish made from fermented rice and lentil batter, typically served with chutney and sambar.

• The chef prepared a delicious dosa with a variety of chutneys.
• I could really go for a dosa right now, it's my favorite South Indian dish.
• Let's grab some dosa from that new food truck, I heard they make it really spicy.
• His storytelling skills were so captivating, it was like he was serving up a dosa of tales for us to savor.

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 person's name (Herman) followed by a type of cake, possibly a specific recipe or style of cake.

• The bakery is known for its delicious Herman cake made with a special family recipe.
• I can't resist a slice of Herman cake from that bakery down the street.
• Let's grab some Herman cake and chill at the park.
• The success of the business was the result of combining different talents like layers in a Herman cake.