El libro Interchange - Intermedio - Unidad 4 - Parte 1

cooked using a grill or open flame, often resulting in a charred or smoky flavor

a la parrilla, asado

flesh from a fish that we use as food

pescado

containing a high amount of fat, sugar, or other indulgent ingredients

rico

a variety of dishes originating from South Asia, typically made with meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice

curry

a type of sea creature with a shell, such as clams, oysters, mussels, shrimp, lobster, etc.

marisco

a white and creamy liquid made from coconut flesh, used as a substitute for dairy milk

leche de coco, crema de coco

to test something by doing or using it to find out if it is suitable, useful, good, etc.

poner a prueba

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

tradicional

a country located in the Middle East, bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west

Líbano

a country located in East Asia, sharing a border with North Korea to the north, and China and Japan to the east and west respectively

Corea del Sur

a small island country in Southeast Asia, known for its modern economy, diverse population, and efficient transportation system, which is considered to be a wealthy nation

Singapur

the largest country in both South America and Latin America

Brasil

a young sheep, especially one that is under one year

cordero

meat that is from a cow

carne de vaca

a ball of ground meat, served mostly hot in a sauce

albóndiga

a thick liquid food that is made from milk and is eaten cold

yogur

a type of dried plant with a pleasant smell used to add taste or color to the food

especia

a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making

arcilla

a container which is round, deep, and typically made of metal, used for cooking

olla

a small green animal with smooth skin, long legs for jumping and no tail, that lives both in water and on land

rana

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

mantequilla

a type of sauce made with garlic, oil, lemon juice, and salt, used to add flavor to meat, fish, or vegetables

salsa de ajo, salsa a base de ajo

a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal

entrada, aperitivo

a small, soft creature which carries a hard shell on its back and moves very slowly

caracol

(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

aventurero

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

comer

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

intentar

to cook food directly over or under high heat, typically on a metal tray

asar a la parrilla, hacer a la parrilla

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting

gustar

to move over a particular distance

ir, recorrer

a type of tall tropical plant that sugar can be extracted from its stems

caña de azúcar

someone who avoids eating meat or fish

vegetariano

not commonly happening or done

inusual

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

gusto, sabor

a specific way or process of doing something, particularly an established or systematic one

método, procedimiento

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

hornear, cocer

to cook food in very hot water

hervir