Food & Related Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering food items, idioms, and descriptive terms from the lecture.

chicken filet

A boneless slice of chicken breast, often breaded and fried.

broccoli

A green cruciferous vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals.

angular

Having sharp corners or many angles; characterized by a geometric, pointed shape.

ardent

Showing intense enthusiasm, passion, or loyalty.

archipelago

A group or chain of many islands.

apparel

Clothing; garments worn on the body.

predilection

A strong liking or preference for something.

elasticity

The ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed; flexibility.

pearl milk tea

A sweet tea-based drink with chewy tapioca pearls, also called bubble tea.

gutter oil

Illegally recycled cooking oil obtained from waste sources such as sewers or restaurant leftovers.

altruistic

Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

rib

One of the curved bones forming the chest cage; also used to refer to a cut of meat from that area.

fried chicken

Chicken pieces coated in batter or seasoned flour and deep-fried until crispy.

pork chop

A thick slice of pork cut perpendicularly to the spine, typically including a rib.

popcorn chicken

Small, bite-sized pieces of breaded and deep-fried chicken.

filet

A boneless cut of meat or fish, prized for tenderness.

beet

A root vegetable with dark red flesh, often used in salads and soups.

Russian soup

A hearty beet-based soup popularly known as borscht.

chowder

A thick, creamy soup, usually containing chunks of seafood, potatoes, or corn.

clam chowder

A creamy chowder made with clams, potatoes, and onions.

clam up

To suddenly stop speaking or refuse to talk about something.

shredded ginger

Thinly sliced strips of fresh ginger root, used as a flavoring or garnish.

stuffed

Filled or packed full, especially with a soft material or food filling.

stuffing

A mixture used to fill another food, such as poultry or pastries; also material used to fill cushions or toys.

soy milk

A plant-based beverage made from soaked, ground soybeans and water.

gum

1) Chewing gum, a sweetened, flavored confection to chew. 2) The firm tissue around the teeth. 3) Any viscous plant resin.

the world is your oyster

An idiom meaning you have unlimited opportunities ahead of you.

veg out

To relax completely and do nothing mentally demanding; to lounge idly.

vegetable

An edible plant or part of a plant; colloquially, a person in a coma (slang).

vegetarian

A person who does not eat meat and sometimes other animal products.

veggie soup

A soup made primarily from assorted vegetables.

filling

1) A substance used to fill pastry or sandwiches. 2) Material placed inside something to make it full.

soup dumpling

A steamed dumpling filled with meat and hot broth, known as xiaolongbao.

swine

Domestic pigs; also used insultingly to describe a contemptible person.

cast pearl before swine

To offer something valuable to someone who does not appreciate it; to waste good things on unworthy recipients.

plasticized agent

A substance (plasticizer) added to materials to increase flexibility or elasticity.

tapioca balls

Chewy spheres made from cassava starch, commonly used in bubble tea.

acrimony

Bitterness or harshness in speech, behavior, or disposition.

boba milk tea

A Taiwanese tea drink with milk and large tapioca pearls, synonymous with bubble tea.

bubble tea

A sweet, flavored tea drink containing tapioca pearls or other toppings, served hot or cold.