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Key Appetizers Vocabulary
poke
poke
[noun]

a Hawaiian dish typically made with raw fish, such as tuna or salmon, marinated in a sauce and served over rice or as a salad

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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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dish
dish
[noun]

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

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hawaii
hawaii
[noun]

a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands

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salad
salad
[noun]

a mixture of usually raw vegetables, like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, with a type of sauce and sometimes meat

Ex: I like to have a refreshing green salad with my lunch. 
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raw
raw
[Adjective]

related to foods that have not been exposed to heat or any form of cooking

Ex: She enjoyed a salad made with raw vegetables and leafy greens. 
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fish
fish
[noun]

flesh from a fish that we use as food

Ex: He used white fish to make fish and vegetable stir-fry for a healthy dinner. 
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tuna
tuna
[noun]

a type of large fish that is found in warm seas

Ex: She prepared a delicious salad topped with grilled tuna and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. 
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to cut
to cut
[Verb]

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

Ex: I cut the paper with scissors to make a snowflake. 
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soy sauce
soy sauce
[noun]

a thin dark brown sauce, made from soybeans, used in Asian cuisines

Ex: She served a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and chili for the crispy spring rolls. 
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sesame oil

a type of flavorful cooking oil derived from sesame seeds, commonly used in Asian cuisines

Ex: He marinated the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil for a delicious Asian-inspired flavor. 
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green onion

a young onion taken from the ground before the root is enlarged, with a long green stem, eaten as a vegetable

Ex: She loves the mild and refreshing taste of green onions in her sushi rolls. 
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seaweed
seaweed
[noun]

a type of plant that grows in or near the sea

Ex: I enjoy the refreshing taste of seaweed salad. 
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cucumber
cucumber
[noun]

a long fruit that has thin green skin and is used a lot in salads

Ex: He discovered the soothing properties of cucumber slices on his tired eyes after a long day. 
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avocado
avocado
[noun]

a bell-shaped tropical fruit with bright green flesh, dark skin and a big stony seed

Ex: An avocado turns brown quickly once cut due to oxidation. 
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to slice
to slice
[Verb]

to cut food or other things into thin, flat pieces

Ex: Slice the bread for sandwiches. 
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crosswise
crosswise
[Adjective]

positioned or arranged so as to cross something else

Ex: The carpenter installed a crosswise beam to strengthen the frame. 
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to season
to season
[Verb]

to add spices or salt to food to make it taste better

Ex: She seasons the soup with herbs and spices for extra taste. 
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to crush
to crush
[Verb]

to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured

Ex: He accidentally stepped on and crushed the delicate flower in the garden. 
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recipe
recipe
[noun]

the instructions on how to cook a certain food, including a list of the ingredients required

Ex: She followed her grandmother's chocolate cake recipe, which included a secret ingredient. 
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ingredient

a food item that forms part of a recipe or culinary mixture

Ex: Flour is the main ingredient in bread. 
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step
step
[noun]

a stage in a process or a grade in a scale

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flavor
flavor
[noun]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

Ex: He loves the tangy flavor of pickles. 
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to mix
to mix
[Verb]

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

Ex: The chef carefully mixed the ingredients to create a flavorful sauce. 
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appetizer
appetizer
[noun]

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

Ex: We started our meal with a delicious appetizer of bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes and basil. 
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grocery store

a store in which food and necessary household items are sold

Ex: She stopped by the grocery store to pick up milk and bread. 
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gas station

a place that sells fuel for cars, buses, bikes, etc.

Ex: They stopped at the gas station to fill up the tank before continuing their road trip. 
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