25 Exotic Foods Your Waiter Has to Explain
Dense, soft, classic pudding
50 percent of people didn’t know this term, according to a survey from OpenTable.
(pronounced tuh-reen)
A French meat, vegetable or fish loaf dish like paté made with chopped ingredients
51 percent of people didn’t know this term.
(pronounced semi – freddo)
A partially frozen Italian dessert
51 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced kroo-stahd)
French culinary term for a pie crust, often made of flaky or puff pastry
52 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced kruːdo)
A dish of raw fish or seafood, usually dressed with oil, citrus juice and seasonings
54 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced pav-luh-vuh)
A dessert with a meringue base or shell filled with whipped cream and fruit
54 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced pri-mi)
An Italian first course, usually pastas, to be followed by other courses
54 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced ah-mooz-boosh)
Single, bite-sized appetizer served according to the chef's selection
55 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced ruˈmesku)
A Spanish (specifically Catalan) term for a spicy sauce of red peppers, nuts, garlic, and other ingredients
55 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced lar-do)
An Italian cured pork product made from the thick layer of fat below the skin of a pig
55 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced ä lə ˈplän(t)SHə)
Meat or fish that is pan-fried or cooked on a griddle
55 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced ahn pa-pee-yawt)
A method of cooking food in a folded parcel, usually parchment paper
57 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced muh n-yair)
Cooked or served in lightly browned butter with lemon juice and parsley, usually fish
58 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced pəˌtɑːtəs ˈbrɑːvəs)
A Spanish dish of sautéed potatoes in or with a spicy tomato sauce
58 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced hah-ree-suh)
A North African spice mixture that contains chile peppers, cumin, garlic, coriander and olive oil
60 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced bal- -teen)
A piece of roasted meat which has first been boned, stuffed, and folded or rolled into an egg-like shape
61 percent of people didn’t know this term
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(pronounced en BROH/doh)
A beef or vegetable stock that is used as a broth or as a base for sauces, stews and more
61 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced SHēsō)
An Asian plant of the mint family used as a culinary herb
62 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced gwan-cha-lay)
A type of Italian cured pork made from the cheeks of a pig
62 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced ɡo͞oˈZHer)
A puff of choux pastry flavored with cheese and often stuffed with a savory filling
63 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced bi-bim-bop)
A Korean dish of rice topped with sautéed vegetables, chili paste, and beef or other meat, sometimes with a raw or fried egg
64 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced yoo-zoo)
A round, yellowish citrus fruit with a fragrant juice used for flavoring
64 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced pir-ree-pir-ree)
A Portuguese term for hot chilies or the hot sauce made from them
64 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced go-choo-jang)
A Korean condiment made from red chili, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans and salt
67 percent of people didn’t know this term
(pronounced o-konomi-yaki)
A Japanese savory pancake containing a variety of ingredients
69 percent of people didn’t know this term