Sushi

Sushi

Kebab

Kebab

Ratatouille

Ratatouille

Omelet

Omelet

Dumplings

Dumplings

Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

Pasta

Pasta

Escargot

Escargot

Falafel

Falafel

Fish and Chips

Fish and Chips

Moussaka

Moussaka

Enchilada

Enchilada

Paella

Paella

Schnitzel

Schnitzel

Poutine

Poutine

Lasagna

Lasagna

Goulash

Goulash

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese

Ceviche

Ceviche

Couscous

Couscous

Dishes

Dishes

Sushi - Food and Drinks

40 chapters
levelbeginner

Explore simple and interesting facts about dishes from around the world, making English learning deliciously fun and easy!

Vocabulary
1.
sushi
[n]
/ˈsuʃi/
2.
japan
[n]
/dʒəˈpæn/
3.
dish
[n]
/dɪʃ/
4.
rice
[n]
/raɪs/
5.
fish
[n]
/fɪʃ/
6.
ingredient
[n]
/ˌɪnˈɡɹidiənt/
7.
taste
[n]
/teɪst/
8.
chef
[n]
/ˈʃɛf/
9.
sticky
[adj]
/ˈstɪki/
10.
raw
[adj]
//
11.
vegetable
[n]
/ˈvɛdʒtəbl/
12.
seaweed
[n]
/ˈsiˌwid/
13.
wrap
[v]
/ræp/
14.
nigiri
[n]
/nɪdʒˈiəɹi/
15.
maki
[n]
/ˈmɑki/
16.
sashimi
[n]
/sˈæʃɪmi/
17.
chopsticks
[n]
/tʃˈɑːpstɪks/
18.
soy sauce
[n]
/sˈɔɪ sˈɔːs/
19.
wasabi
[n]
/wɐsˈɑːbi/
20.
spicy
[adj]
/ˈspaɪsi/
21.
protein
[n]
/ˈpɹoʊˌtin/
22.
vitamin
[n]
/ˈvaɪtəmən/
23.
healthy
[adj]
/ˈhɛlθi/
24.
restaurant
[n]
/ˈrɛstərɑːnt/
25.
customer
[n]
/ˈkʌstəmɚ/
26.
skill
[n]
/skɪl/
27.
quickly
[adv]
/ˈkwɪkli/
28.
beautifully
[adv]
/ˈbjutəfɫi/
29.
ehomaki
[n]
/ˌɛhəmˈæki/
30.
believe
[v]
/bəˈliv/

1.
sushi
[n]
/ˈsuʃi/
2.
japan
[n]
/dʒəˈpæn/
3.
dish
[n]
/dɪʃ/
4.
rice
[n]
/raɪs/
5.
fish
[n]
/fɪʃ/
6.
ingredient
[n]
/ˌɪnˈɡɹidiənt/
7.
taste
[n]
/teɪst/
8.
chef
[n]
/ˈʃɛf/
9.
sticky
[adj]
/ˈstɪki/
10.
raw
[adj]
//
11.
vegetable
[n]
/ˈvɛdʒtəbl/
12.
seaweed
[n]
/ˈsiˌwid/
13.
wrap
[v]
/ræp/
14.
nigiri
[n]
/nɪdʒˈiəɹi/
15.
maki
[n]
/ˈmɑki/
16.
sashimi
[n]
/sˈæʃɪmi/
17.
chopsticks
[n]
/tʃˈɑːpstɪks/
18.
soy sauce
[n]
/sˈɔɪ sˈɔːs/
19.
wasabi
[n]
/wɐsˈɑːbi/
20.
spicy
[adj]
/ˈspaɪsi/
21.
protein
[n]
/ˈpɹoʊˌtin/
22.
vitamin
[n]
/ˈvaɪtəmən/
23.
healthy
[adj]
/ˈhɛlθi/
24.
restaurant
[n]
/ˈrɛstərɑːnt/
25.
customer
[n]
/ˈkʌstəmɚ/
26.
skill
[n]
/skɪl/
27.
quickly
[adv]
/ˈkwɪkli/
28.
beautifully
[adv]
/ˈbjutəfɫi/
29.
ehomaki
[n]
/ˌɛhəmˈæki/
30.
believe
[v]
/bəˈliv/
1.
sushi
[n]
/ˈsuʃi/
a dish of small rolls or balls of cold cooked rice flavored with vinegar and garnished with raw fish or vegetables, originated in Japan
2.
japan
[n]
/dʒəˈpæn/
a country that is in East Asia and made up of many islands
3.
dish
[n]
/dɪʃ/
food that is made in a special way as part of a meal
4.
rice
[n]
/raɪs/
a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia
5.
fish
[n]
/fɪʃ/
flesh from a fish that we use as food
6.
ingredient
[n]
/ˌɪnˈɡɹidiənt/
a food item that forms part of a recipe or culinary mixture
7.
taste
[n]
/teɪst/
the sense that we feel when we put food in our mouth
8.
chef
[n]
/ˈʃɛf/
a highly trained cook who often cooks for hotels or restaurants
9.
sticky
[adj]
/ˈstɪki/
having a thick consistency that clings to surfaces when in contact
10.
raw
[adj]
//
related to foods that have not been exposed to heat or any form of cooking
11.
vegetable
[n]
/ˈvɛdʒtəbl/
a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked
12.
seaweed
[n]
/ˈsiˌwid/
a type of plant that grows in or near the sea
13.
wrap
[v]
/ræp/
to cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.
14.
nigiri
[n]
/nɪdʒˈiəɹi/
a type of sushi consisting of a small, hand-pressed mound of vinegared rice topped with a slice of raw fish, seafood, or other ingredients, sometimes bound together with a thin strip of seaweed
15.
maki
[n]
/ˈmɑki/
a type of sushi roll consisting of vinegared rice and various fillings such as fish, vegetables, or seafood, all wrapped in a sheet of seaweed and sliced into bite-sized pieces
16.
sashimi
[n]
/sˈæʃɪmi/
a Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or seafood that is typically served with soy sauce and wasabi
17.
chopsticks
[n]
/tʃˈɑːpstɪks/
a strategic hand game where players use their fingers to manipulate and transfer the number of sticks or points between their hands to reach a specific goal
18.
soy sauce
[n]
/sˈɔɪ sˈɔːs/
a thin dark brown sauce, made from soybeans, used in Asian cuisines
19.
wasabi
[n]
/wɐsˈɑːbi/
a spicy condiment used in Japanese cuisine, made from the grated root of the wasabi plant
20.
spicy
[adj]
/ˈspaɪsi/
having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling
21.
protein
[n]
/ˈpɹoʊˌtin/
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
22.
vitamin
[n]
/ˈvaɪtəmən/
natural substances that are found in food, which the body needs in small amounts to remain healthy, such as vitamin A, B, etc.
23.
healthy
[adj]
/ˈhɛlθi/
making someone feel well or showing good health
24.
restaurant
[n]
/ˈrɛstərɑːnt/
a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal
25.
customer
[n]
/ˈkʌstəmɚ/
a person, organization, company, etc. that pays to get things from businesses or stores
26.
skill
[n]
/skɪl/
an ability to do something well, especially after training
27.
quickly
[adv]
/ˈkwɪkli/
with a lot of speed
28.
beautifully
[adv]
/ˈbjutəfɫi/
in a manner that is visually, aurally, or emotionally delightful or graceful
29.
ehomaki
[n]
/ˌɛhəmˈæki/
a special type of thick sushi roll, traditionally eaten uncut the day before spring in Japan while facing a lucky direction for the year
30.
believe
[v]
/bəˈliv/
to accept something to be true even without proof

1

Chapter

star

Sushi

Read a short passage about how a Japanese dish with rice and fish became popular around the world.

1.1

Sushi is a popular dish from Japan. It is made with rice and fish. People around the world enjoy sushi. There are many types of sushi. Each type has different ingredients and taste.

1.2

To make sushi, chefs use a special type of rice called "sushi rice." This rice is sticky. It helps the sushi stay together. Chefs also use raw fish, vegetables, and seaweed in sushi. Seaweed is a type of sea plant. It is green and it wraps around the rice and fish.

1.3

One common type of sushi is called "nigiri." Nigiri is a small ball of rice that has a slice of fish on top of it. Another type is "maki." Maki is sushi that is rolled. It looks like a green roll with rice and fish inside. There is also "sashimi." Sashimi is just slices of raw fish without rice.

Sushi
1.4

People eat sushi in different ways. In Japan, it is common to eat sushi with chopsticks. Some people also use their hands. People often add soy sauce when they are eating sushi. They might also add wasabi. Wasabi is a green paste that is very spicy.

1.5

Sushi is not only tasty but also healthy. It has a lot of protein from the fish. It also has vitamins from the vegetables. Many people like sushi because it is good for their health.

1.6

Sushi restaurants are all over the world. In these restaurants, they often make sushi in front of the customers. This is fun to watch. Chefs show their skills in making sushi quickly and beautifully.

1.7

Fun fact : In Japan, people eat a special sushi called "Ehomaki" in February. They eat it in silence while looking at the year's "lucky direction." They believe that this direction will bring good luck. The direction changes every year.

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Quiz
1.

What is sushi made of?

A

Rice and pasta

B

Fish and bread

C

Rice and fish

D

Rice and chicken

2.

Match each fact with the correct answer.

Type of rice used in sushi
A green plant used in sushi
Why sushi rice is special
Sushi rice
It is sticky
Seaweed
3.

Fill in the blanks with the correct words (Three words are extra).

Nigiri is a ball of rice with

on top.

Maki is a type of sushi that is

.

Sashimi is just

fish without rice.

fish
rolled
raw
ham
cooked
normal
4.

How do people eat sushi in Japan?

A

Only with chopsticks

B

Only with their hands

C

With chopsticks or hands

D

With a knife and fork

5.

Which one is FALSE?

A

Sushi is made with rice and fish

B

Sushi is only eaten in Japan

C

Maki is a type of sushi that is rolled

D

Wasabi is a spicy green paste

6.

Complete the table with the correct answers (Five options are extra).

QuestionAnswer

What type of rice is used for sushi?

What is a green plant used in sushi?

What is the spicy green paste called?

What type of sushi has fish but no rice?

When do people eat "Ehomaki" in Japan?

sushi rice
seaweed
wasabi
sashimi
February
Janurary
brown rice
basil
mustard
nigiri
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