FOOD IN MOVIES
This movie rat becomes a chef in Paris.
Ratatouille
This Southeast Asian fruit smells terrible to many people but tastes sweet and creamy.
durian
This everyday ingredient makes dough soft and helps bread rise.
yeast
This snack is made from dried seaweed sheets and is popular in Korea and Japan.
nori (or seaweed snacks)
I come in many flavors like vanilla or mint. I melt quickly, so eat me fast.
ice cream
In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this food is everywhere.
chocolate
People in Japan eat this raw fish dish.
sashimi
This herb is often used in Italian cooking; it has a strong smell and is used to make pesto.
basil
This Latin American snack is fried dough filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables.
empanada
I’m crunchy, often salted, and you can dip me in guacamole or salsa.
tortilla chips
In Shrek, this food makes Donkey say, “Everybody loves ‘em!”
waffles
In Mexico, some people eat these small insects — crunchy and full of protein.
grasshoppers
This spice comes from the bark of a tree and is often used in desserts or chai.
cinnamon
This Middle Eastern street food is made of deep-fried chickpea balls served in a pita.
falafel
I’m a drink made by grinding roasted beans. Many people need me every morning.
coffee
In Snow White, the Queen gives her a dangerous fruit.
apple
This blue cheese is made with mold on purpose — but people love it.
Roquefort
This ingredient is used in sushi to give rice its sour, sticky flavor.
rice vinegar
This spicy snack from Mexico includes chips topped with cheese, jalapeños, beans, and more.
nachos
I’m long and yellow, but once you fry me, I turn crisp and golden.
French fries
This animated movie shows sushi, tempura, and Japanese food while a girl works in a magical bathhouse.
Spirited Away
In Peru, some people eat this small animal often kept as a pet in other countries.
cuy (guinea pig)
This is the main ingredient in hummus; it’s a type of legume.
chickpeas
These French pastries are delicate, colorful, and made from almond flour and meringue.
macarons
I’m bitter, dark, and made from cacao beans. The purer I am, the healthier.
dark chocolate