International Cuisine

11 words in this vocabulary list

noun the art or activity of cooking and preparing food

  • The school offers a wide range of cookery classes for students interested in culinary arts.
  • I love trying out new recipes I find in cookery books.
  • My grandma's cookery skills are off the charts!
  • The cookery of words in her novel created a flavorful story.

noun a type of German sausage, typically made of ground pork seasoned with garlic, salt, and other spices, and usually smoked

  • The chef prepared a delicious knockwurst sausage with sauerkraut and mustard.
  • I'm craving a juicy knockwurst from the local German deli.
  • Let's grill up some knockwursts for the barbecue this weekend.
  • The knockwurst of truth was finally revealed during the investigation.

noun a serving of food eaten at a specific time

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  • The restaurant served a delicious three-course meal.
  • Let's grab a quick meal before the movie starts.
  • I'm craving some fast food for my next meal.
  • Reading a good book is a mental meal for the soul.

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 South American dish made of raw fish marinated in citrus juice, typically lime or lemon, and mixed with onions, peppers, and seasonings

  • Ceviche is a traditional dish from Latin America that typically consists of raw fish cured in citrus juices.
  • I love ordering ceviche at my favorite seafood restaurant.
  • Let's grab some ceviche and chill at the beach.
  • The chef's ceviche recipe is like a burst of flavors in your mouth.

noun a type of dumpling originating from Tibet, typically filled with meat or vegetables and served with a dipping sauce

  • The momo is a traditional Nepalese dumpling filled with meat or vegetables.
  • Let's grab some momos for lunch, they're so delicious!
  • I could really go for some momos right now, they're my favorite.
  • The momo of the story represents the hidden truth that was finally revealed.

noun a made-up or fictional word that does not have a specific definition

  • The chef prepared a delicious beanerschnitzel for the guests at the dinner party.
  • I could really go for some beanerschnitzel right now, it's my favorite comfort food.
  • I heard this new restaurant serves the best beanerschnitzel in town, we should check it out.
  • Her performance on stage was like a beanerschnitzel - unexpected and full of flavor.

noun a type of German fast food consisting of steamed, then fried pork sausage typically cut into slices and seasoned with curry ketchup

  • The traditional German dish, currywurst, consists of sliced sausages topped with curry ketchup.
  • I love grabbing a currywurst from the food stand on the corner.
  • Let's go grab some currywurst and chill out at the park.
  • The spicy kick of currywurst really adds flavor to the meal.

noun a type of Turkish or Middle Eastern flatbread topped with minced meat, vegetables, and spices

  • Lahmacun is a traditional Turkish dish made with thin dough topped with minced meat, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Let's order some lahmacun for dinner tonight, I'm craving it!
  • I could eat lahmacun all day, it's just so delicious!
  • The way she dances is like a lahmacun, so full of flavor and energy.

pho

noun a Vietnamese soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat (usually beef or chicken)

  • Pho is a traditional Vietnamese soup made with broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat.
  • Let's go grab some pho for lunch, I'm craving it!
  • I could eat pho every day, it's so dang good!
  • The atmosphere in the restaurant was like a bowl of pho - warm, comforting, and inviting.

noun a type of Basque tapas or snack typically served on a stick

adjective used to describe the style of small snacks or tapas served on a stick

  • The pintxo is a traditional Basque appetizer consisting of a small slice of bread topped with various ingredients.
  • Let's go grab some pintxos at the local tapas bar.
  • I could really go for some pintxos right now, they're so tasty!
  • The variety of flavors in a pintxo can be seen as a metaphor for the diversity of life experiences.