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Vocabulario de Platos Clave - Falafel

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falafel
falafel
[Sustantivo]

a dish of mashed chickpeas made into balls and deep fried, originated in the Middle East

falafel

falafel

popular
popular
[Adjetivo]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

popular

popular

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world. 
Middle East
Middle East
[Sustantivo]

the region including countries such as Egypt, Iran, Turkey, etc. that has Mediterranean Sea to its west and India to its east

Medio Oriente

Medio Oriente

Ex: The Middle East is home to some of the world’s oldest civilizations. 

El Medio Oriente alberga algunas de las civilizaciones más antiguas del mundo.

chickpea
chickpea
[Sustantivo]

a round yellowish seed that resembles a pea, used in cooking

garbanzo

garbanzo

Ex: She mashed chickpeas with garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, creating a creamy and delicious homemade hummus. 

Ella trituró garbanzos con ajo, jugo de limón y aceite de oliva, creando un hummus casero cremoso y delicioso.

fava bean
fava bean
[Sustantivo]

a type of large, flat, edible seed from the plant Vicia faba. These beans are typically pale green to whitish in color and can be eaten raw, blanched, or cooked

haba, faba

haba, faba

Ex: The farmer rotated crops by planting fava beans to enrich the soil. 

El agricultor rotó los cultivos sembrando habas para enriquecer el suelo.

to smash
to smash
[Verbo]

to hit or drive someone or something against another object or surface with great force

golpear, estrellar

golpear, estrellar

Ex: Emma accidentally smashed her shoulder against the doorframe. 
to mix
to mix
[Verbo]

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

mezclar

mezclar

Ex: She skillfully mixed the colors on the palette to achieve the desired shade for her painting. 
to shape
to shape
[Verbo]

to give something a particular form

moldear, dar forma

moldear, dar forma

Ex: The carpenter used a saw to shape the wood into a curve. 
flat
flat
[Adjetivo]

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

plano

plano

Ex: The landscape was mostly flat with no hills or mountains in sight. 
cake
cake
[Sustantivo]

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

pastel

pastel

Ex: I baked a chocolate cake for my friend's birthday. 
to fry
to fry
[Verbo]

to cook food in hot oil or fat

freír

freír

Ex: Fry the chicken until it is golden and fully cooked. 
crispy
crispy
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

crujiente, crocante

crujiente, crocante

Ex: The crispy bacon sizzled in the pan, releasing its savory aroma. 

El tocino crujiente chisporroteaba en la sartén, liberando su aroma sabroso.

pita
pita
[Sustantivo]

a flat oval bread that is yeasted and could be opened and filled with food, originally in Middle Eastern cuisines

pan pita, pan árabe

pan pita, pan árabe

to hold
to hold
[Verbo]

to have in your hands or arms

agarrar, coger

agarrar, coger

Ex: He gently held the fragile vase, careful not to drop it. 
vegetable
vegetable
[Sustantivo]

a plant or edible part of a plant that is eaten as food

verdura

verdura

Ex: We grow several vegetables in our backyard. 
creamy
creamy
[Adjetivo]

having a smooth and soft texture

cremoso

cremoso

Ex: The lotion left her skin feeling soft and creamy. 

La loción dejó su piel suave y cremosa.

sauce
sauce
[Sustantivo]

a liquid or soft mixture served with food to add flavor

salsa

salsa

Ex: The chicken is served with a creamy mushroom sauce. 
topping
topping
[Sustantivo]

a layer of food that is spread over the top of a dish to make it taste or look better

cobertura, ingrediente, cubierta

cobertura, ingrediente, cubierta

Ex: He sprinkled nuts as a topping on the cake. 

Espolvoreó nueces como cobertura en el pastel.

tahini
tahini
[Sustantivo]

a creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds, commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine

tahini, pasta de sésamo

tahini, pasta de sésamo

Ex: As a vegan, she often used tahini as a substitute for butter or cream in her recipes. 

Como vegana, a menudo usaba tahini como sustituto de la mantequilla o la crema en sus recetas.

snack
snack
[Sustantivo]

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

tentempié

tentempié

Ex: Potato chips are a common snack, but they aren't very healthy. 

Las patatas fritas son un tentempié común, pero no son muy saludables.

protein
protein
[Sustantivo]

a substance found in food such as meat, eggs, seeds, etc. which is an essential part of the diet and keeps the body strong and healthy

proteína

proteína

Ex: Athletes often consume extra protein to support muscle recovery. 
fiber
fiber
[Sustantivo]

the part of plant-based food that the body cannot fully digest and that helps keep the digestive system working properly

fibra

fibra

Ex: A diet high in fiber can help prevent constipation. 
vegetarian
vegetarian
[Sustantivo]

someone who avoids eating meat

vegetariano

vegetariano

Ex: He has been a vegetarian for years and enjoys experimenting with plant-based recipes at home. 

Él ha sido vegetariano durante años y disfruta experimentando con recetas a base de plantas en casa.

sesame seed
sesame seed
[Sustantivo]

a small, edible seed with a nutty flavor commonly used in cooking and baking

semilla de sésamo, sésamo

semilla de sésamo, sésamo

Ex: They ground sesame seeds into a paste and used it as a base for making tahini sauce. 

Molieron semillas de sésamo hasta hacer una pasta y la usaron como base para hacer salsa de tahini.

pocket
pocket
[Sustantivo]

an enclosed space

bolsillo, compartimento

bolsillo, compartimento

Ex: Workers discovered a pocket of gas underground. 
to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verbo]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

disfrutar, gozar

disfrutar, gozar

Ex: He often enjoys hiking in the mountains during the weekends. 
special
special
[Adjetivo]

different or better than what is normal

especial, particular

especial, particular

Ex: Their special relationship blossomed into a deep and meaningful friendship over the years. 
hummus
hummus
[Sustantivo]

a dish that is a paste made with mashed sesame seeds and chickpeas with lemon juice, garlic, and oil, originated in the Middle East

hummus

hummus

Ex: I like to pair my hummus with cucumber slices for a light snack. 

Me gusta acompañar mi hummus con rodajas de pepino para un tentempié ligero.

during
during
[Preposición]

used to express that something happens continuously from the beginning to the end of a period of time

durante

durante

Ex: The students were attentive during the entire class. 

Los estudiantes estuvieron atentos durante toda la clase.

Egypt
Egypt
[Sustantivo]

a country on the continent of Africa with a rich history, famous for its pyramids, temples, and pharaohs

Egipto

Egipto

Ex: I bought a beautiful handmade rug from Egypt. 
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