Advanced culinary vocabulary for near-native speakers and food enthusiasts.
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nutritious
containing substances that the body needs to stay healthy and grow
culinary
relating to cooking or the preparation of food
fermented
preserved and transformed through a natural process involving bacteria or yeast
gourmet
of very high quality, associated with fine food and skilled cooking
cuisine
a style or tradition of cooking associated with a particular country or region
palate
a person's ability to recognise and enjoy different flavours
sustainable
produced in a way that does not cause lasting harm to the environment
organic
grown or produced without artificial chemicals or pesticides
pungent
having a very strong, sharp smell or taste
savoury
having a salty or spiced flavour rather than a sweet one
decadent
rich and indulgent in a way that feels luxurious or excessive
portion
the amount of food served to one person in a meal
texture
the way food feels in the mouth when eaten
marinated
soaked in a seasoned liquid before cooking to add flavour
braised
cooked slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot
wholesome
good for your health; made from natural, unprocessed ingredients
indulge
to allow yourself to enjoy something pleasurable, especially rich food
abundant
existing in very large quantities; more than enough
refined
delicate and sophisticated in taste or presentation
aromatic
having a pleasant, noticeable fragrance, often from herbs or spices
nourishing
providing the nutrients needed for good health and energy
delectable
extremely delicious and pleasing to taste
tangy
having a sharp, slightly sour or acidic flavour
hearty
large, filling, and satisfying, especially in cold weather
robust
having a strong, full flavour that is not subtle or delicate
subtle
delicate in flavour and not immediately obvious to the senses
garnish
to decorate a dish with a small amount of food added for appearance or flavour
infuse
to soak herbs or spices in liquid so that the flavour passes into it
preserve
to treat food so that it lasts for a long time without spoiling
sear
to cook the surface of meat very quickly over high heat to seal in the juices
simmer
to cook gently in liquid just below boiling point
blend
to mix ingredients smoothly together, usually with a machine
extract
a concentrated liquid taken from a plant or food, used to add flavour
concentrate
a substance made by removing water from a food to make it stronger in flavour
exquisite
extremely beautiful and finely made, often used of food or presentation