Adjectives
smelling, looking, or sounding delicious.
mouth-watering
cook (food) in hot fat or oil, typically in a shallow pan.
fry
It's a dish consisting of cooked rice and pieces of raw fish mixed with vinegar and formed into little cakes, served cold. The presentation is very important and because the fish is raw, it must be served completely fresh.
Sushi: Japan
stimulating one's appetite.
appetizing
cook or food by immersing in very hot water or stock.
boil
This dish consists of a combination of meat, cheese and beans which is wrapped in a piece of thin, flat bread made from wheat flour. The name of the dish depends on whether the wrap completely encloses the filling.
Burritos and tacos: Mexico
(of food or drink) unseasoned, mild-tasting
bland
cook a dish of meat and vegetables slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan.
stew
Pieces of chicken are marinated in yoghurt to tenderize them and then baked and served in spicy sauce. The ingredients of the sauce vary from one region to another but it is always hot and creamy.
Chicken tikka masala: India
developed to the point of readiness for harvesting and eating.
ripe
stay just below boiling point while bubbling gently.
simmer
This is a dish for sharing perfect for parties. In the centre of the table is a pot of melted cheese sitting over a burner to keep it hot. Guests dip cubes of bread into the mixture using a long fork.
decaying
rotten
cook (food, especially meat) by prolonged exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire.
roast
This is a traditional fish stew using several different types of fish. First, vegetables, including onions or leeks, are sautéed and then the fish, cut into cubes, is added along with water and brought to the boil, then simmered to make a thick stew.
Bouillabaisse: France