fruit
aromatics炒香的食材
vegetables
seasonings
Other ingredients
100

It's red. It's not a vegetable but a fruit. You can see it on a pizza, in soup, or in a sandwich.

tomato

100

It's small, long, or round. It comes in(有) many colors, like red, yellow, green, or orange. It's spicy and it grows on a plant.

chilli peppers

100

It is long, green vegetables.
It has a smooth, cool skin and is crunchy(脆) inside.
It tastes fresh and a little bit sweet.
People like to eat it in salads or as a crunchy snack.
You can eat it raw or put them in sandwiches.

cucumber

100

It is a tiny, white crystal that tastes salty.
It looks like little grains or tiny rocks.
People use it to make food taste better.
It helps bring out the flavors in our favorite meals.

salt

100

It is a white liquid that comes from animals like cows.
It tastes creamy and a little sweet.
People drink it and use it to make cheese, yogurt, and butter.
It helps your bones grow strong because it has calcium(鈣).

milk

200

They are green on the outside, but on the inside, some are red and some are yellow. It's big and sweet. It's really good to have a bite on a hot summer day.

watermelon

200

It's a round vegetable. It has many layers(層)inside. It has a strong smell and a sharp taste when it's raw.(生的) Be careful when you cut it because it may make you cry.

onions

200

It is a round, green vegetable.
It has many crunchy leaves packed together.
It tastes fresh and a little bit sweet or bitter.
People cook it in soups or stir-fries.

cabbage

200

It is a sweet, white powder or tiny crystals.
It tastes very sweet and is used to make food and drinks yummy.
People put it in cookies, cakes, and juice.
Too much of it can be bad for your teeth, so eat it carefully!

sugar

200

It is a food made from milk.
It can be soft or hard, and comes in many different colors like white, yellow, or orange.
It tastes creamy, salty, and sometimes a little tangy.
People eat it by itself, in sandwiches, or melted on pizza.

cheese

300

It's a round(圓的) fruit, usually red, green, or yellow. It's sweet and a little sour. It grows on trees.

apple

300

It's a small, round bulb(球莖), covered in white or purple skin. It's white or off-white(灰白) inside. It has a strong smell and a spicy taste when it's raw.

garlic
300

They grow in forests or caves. They come in many colors, shapes, and flavors(口味). But when you see a colorful one, be careful! They can be dangerous!

mushrooms

300

It is a tiny, round spice that looks like little black seeds.
It tastes a little spicy and makes food a bit hot.
People use it to add flavor to soups, meat, and vegetables.
 

black pepper

300

It is a soft, white powder made by grinding(磨碎的) grains(穀物) like wheat.
It feels smooth and powdery, like dust(灰塵).
People use it to bake bread, cakes, cookies, and make noodles.
When you mix it with water, it becomes sticky and helps hold food together.

flour
400

It's long and curved(彎曲的), and it's yellow when ripe(成熟). It's sweet and soft on the inside.

banana

400

It is a kind of root that grows underground.
It looks a little bumpy and brown on the outside, and it’s yellow inside.
It smells strong and spicy — like a warm tickle in your nose!
When you taste it, it feels a little hot and zingy.
People use it in food, cookies, and even tea to make it yummy and warm.

ginger

400

They are small, round vegetables.
They grow inside a long green pod.
They taste sweet and fresh.
People eat them cooked or raw in salads, soups, and snacks.

peas

400

It is a dark brown liquid that tastes salty and a little sweet.
People use it to add flavor to food like rice, noodles, and vegetables.
It’s made from soybeans and is popular in many Asian(亞洲) dishes.
A little of it makes food taste yummy and special!

soy sauce

400

It is food that comes from animals like cows, chickens, and pigs.
It can be red, white, or brown, depending on the animal and how it’s cooked.

It tastes yummy and can be tender(柔軟) or chewy(有嚼勁).
People cook it by grilling(烤), frying(煎炸炒), or baking it.

meat

500

It's green or yellow on the outside. It has seeds on the inside. It's not sweet. It's very sour. You can use it to make some fresh drinks in summer.

lemon

500

They are long, thin vegetables.
They have green leaves on top and white bottoms.
People use them to make food taste fresh and yummy!
You can eat them raw or cooked in soups, noodles, and fried rice.

green onion

500

They are colorful vegetables that can be red, green, yellow, or orange.
They are crunchy and sweet, not spicy.
People eat them raw in salads or cooked in dishes like stir-fries.
They have a shiny, smooth skin and a hollow inside with seeds.

bell peppers

500

It is a sour liquid that can be clear or light brown.
People use it to make food taste tangy(濃郁) and fresh.
It’s often used in salad dressings(沙拉醬), pickles(醃漬類), and sauces.
It smells strong and tastes sour, like a lemon.

vinegar

500

It is a soft, yellow food made from milk or cream.
It tastes rich(濃郁) and a little salty.
People spread(塗抹) it on bread or use it to cook and bake.
When it gets warm, it melts(融化) and becomes liquid.

butter