Global Cuisine

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun a popular beverage in many Asian countries and around the world

  • Bubble tea, also known as pearl milk tea, is a Taiwanese tea-based drink that originated in the 1980s.
  • Let's go grab some bubble tea after work, it's so refreshing!
  • I'm addicted to boba, I can't go a day without bubble tea!
  • The feeling of sipping on bubble tea is like a burst of happiness in every sip.

noun a Middle Eastern dessert made with thin noodle-like pastry soaked in sweet syrup and typically layered with cheese or nuts

  • Kanafeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with thin noodle-like pastry soaked in sugar-based syrup, layered with cheese, and topped with crushed pistachios.
  • I can't wait to indulge in some kanafeh at the dessert table during the party.
  • Hey, let's grab some kanafeh from that new bakery down the street, I heard it's amazing!
  • The kanafeh of life is the sweet moments we savor amidst the challenges we face.

noun a Greek dish consisting of small pieces of meat and sometimes vegetables grilled on a skewer

  • The traditional Greek dish, souvlaki, consists of grilled skewers of meat and vegetables.
  • Let's grab some souvlaki for lunch, it's always a tasty choice.
  • I could really go for some souvlaki right now, it's so good!
  • The team's performance was like a well-made souvlaki - a perfect blend of different elements coming together.

noun a meal consumed early in the morning before fasting begins during Ramadan

  • During Ramadan, Muslims wake up before dawn to have Suhoor, the pre-dawn meal before fasting begins.
  • Hey, are you joining us for Suhoor tomorrow morning?
  • Let's grab some late-night snacks for Suhoor.
  • Suhoor is like fuel for the body to keep going throughout the day of fasting.

noun A Middle Eastern dish consisting of meat, usually lamb, chicken, or beef, cooked on a vertical spit and served in a pita or flatbread with various toppings and sauces.

  • I am craving a delicious shawarma wrap for lunch today.
  • Let's grab some shawarma for dinner, it's so tasty!
  • Shawarma is my go-to when I'm too lazy to cook.
  • The layers of flavors in a shawarma sandwich are like a culinary masterpiece.

noun a Japanese dish consisting of small balls or rolls of vinegar-flavored cold cooked rice served with a garnish of raw fish, vegetables, or egg

  • Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice topped with raw fish or other ingredients.
  • Let's grab some sushi for lunch today!
  • I could really go for some sushi right now, it's so bomb!
  • Eating sushi is like experiencing a burst of flavors in every bite.