Tastes
Verbs
Utensils
100

Used to describe food that has a lot of sugar, like baklava from Turkey or churros from Spain.

Sweet

100

What you do when you prepare food by putting it in the oven, like when you make cookies.

To bake

100

This is what you use to cut food, like vegetables or fruit, into pieces.

A knife

200

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

200

What you do when you use a knife to cut vegetables or fruit into pieces.

To chop

200

This utensil is used to flip food, like pancakes or burgers, while cooking in a pan.

A spatula

300

This adjective refers to food that has an acid taste, like lime in Mexican guacamole or sauerbraten from Germany.

Sour

300

What you do when you put food in a pan with oil or butter to make it hot.

To fry

300

This tool is used to make cheese or vegetables into small pieces, like when you need grated cheese for pasta.

A grater

400

It describes food with a sharp, sometimes unpleasant taste, like dark chocolate or Greek coffee.

Bitter

400

What you do when you add a liquid, like water or juice, into a cup or bowl.

To pour

400

This tool helps you drain water from pasta or vegetables after boiling them.

A colander

500

This adjective describes a rich, savory flavor often found in foods like soy sauce or parmesan cheese.

Umami

500

When you mix ingredients together until smooth, like when you make a smoothie.

To blend

500

This kitchen item is used to cook soups or boil pasta, and usually has two handles.

A (boiling) pot