Traditional Dishes

8 words in this vocabulary list

ham

noun a cut of meat from the thigh of a hog, often cured or smoked

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  • The chef prepared a delicious ham for the holiday feast.
  • I love a good ham sandwich for lunch.
  • Let's grab some ham and cheese subs for the road trip.
  • His speech was full of ham, trying to impress the audience.

noun a soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick

  • The traditional Scottish breakfast includes a bowl of porridge.
  • I like to have porridge for breakfast because it's filling.
  • Let's grab some porridge before heading out for the day.
  • His mind felt like a bowl of porridge after a long day of work.

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 Brazilian stew made with black beans and a variety of pork and beef cuts

  • Feijoada is a traditional Brazilian stew made with black beans and various types of pork.
  • Hey, let's get together this weekend and cook up a big pot of feijoada!
  • I'm craving some feijoada like crazy right now.
  • The feijoada of ideas and opinions at the meeting was quite diverse.

noun a type of soup made with beer as one of the main ingredients

  • The traditional recipe for beer soup includes a blend of ale, broth, and seasonings.
  • My grandma makes the best beer soup for family gatherings.
  • I could go for a bowl of beer soup right about now.
  • The atmosphere at the bar was so lively, it felt like we were swimming in a sea of beer soup.

noun a Middle Eastern dish made of bulgur, minced onions, and finely ground lean meat, typically beef, lamb, or goat, mixed with Middle Eastern spices

  • Kibbeh is a traditional Levantine dish made of bulgur, minced onions, and finely ground meat.
  • I love going to my grandma's house for her homemade kibbeh.
  • Let's grab some kibbeh from that new Middle Eastern food truck.
  • His storytelling skills are like a perfectly seasoned kibbeh, rich in flavor and depth.

noun a type of food made of ground maize dough or cooked flour, typical of several Latin American countries

  • The traditional Venezuelan dish, arepa, is made from cornmeal and often stuffed with various fillings.
  • I could really go for an arepa right now, they're so delicious!
  • Let's grab some arepas and chill at the park.
  • Her smile was as warm and comforting as a freshly baked arepa.

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.