Tastes
Used to describe food that has a lot of sugar, like baklava from Turkey or churros from Spain.
Sweet
What you do when you prepare food by putting it in the oven, like when you make cookies.
To bake
This is what you use to cut food, like vegetables or fruit, into pieces.
A knife
This word describes food that is made with or has a lot of salt, like sushi from Japan or fish and chips from the UK.
Salty
What you do when you use a knife to cut vegetables or fruit into pieces.
To chop
This utensil is used to flip food, like pancakes or burgers, while cooking in a pan.
A spatula
This adjective refers to food that has an acid taste, like lime in Mexican guacamole or sauerbraten from Germany.
Sour
What you do when you put food in a pan with oil or butter to make it hot.
To fry
This tool is used to make cheese or vegetables into small pieces, like when you need grated cheese for pasta.
A grater
It describes food with a sharp, sometimes unpleasant taste, like dark chocolate or Greek coffee.
Bitter
What you do when you add a liquid, like water or juice, into a cup or bowl.
To pour
This tool helps you drain water from pasta or vegetables after boiling them.
A colander
This adjective describes a rich, savory flavor often found in foods like soy sauce or parmesan cheese.
Umami
When you mix ingredients together until smooth, like when you make a smoothie.
To blend
This kitchen item is used to cook soups or boil pasta, and usually has two handles.