Taste
Cooking method
Odd one out
Describe it
100

This taste is the opposite of sweet.

Bitter

100

You do this when you use oil in a pan.

Frying

100

Spicy, bitter, oven, sour

Oven (not a taste)

100

Describe a spicy dish you like.

Spicy noodles – hot, flavorful, often with chili or pepper

200

A lemon is usually this taste.

Sour

200

This method uses steam.

Steaming

200

Fry, boil, dance, grill

Dance (not a cooking method)

200

Describe something crunchy and sweet.

Popcorn

300

What taste is chili pepper?

Spicy

300

What do we call cooking in the oven?

Baking or roasting

300

Bake, stew, run, roast

Run (not a cooking method)

300

Talk about your favorite cooking method.

Grilling – keeps food juicy, adds smoky flavor

400

Name 2 bitter foods.

Dark chocolate, coffee, bitter melon

400

Boiling vs steaming: which is healthier? Why?

Steaming, because it keeps more nutrients in the food

400

Sweet, salty, steamed, sour

Steamed (a cooking method, not a taste)

400

Describe how grilled chicken tastes and smells.

Smoky, savory, slightly crispy skin, juicy inside

500

Describe a food that is sweet and salty.

Salted caramel, chocolate-covered pretzels, sweet and sour pork

500

Describe how to make fried rice.

Cook rice → fry garlic, onion, vegetables → add rice and soy sauce → stir and serve

500

Bitter, fry, spicy, tangy

Fry (a method, not a taste)

500

Describe a traditional dish using at least 3 taste words.

Pho – savory, slightly sweet broth, a bit salty, fresh herbs

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