Foods and Drinks - Appetizers

Here you will learn the names of different types of appetizers in English such as "caviar", "onion ring", and "samosa".

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Foods and Drinks

a dish of small amount eaten before the main part of a meal, originated in Italy

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small, bite-sized food items that are designed to be eaten with the hands, without the need for utensils, and are often served at parties or gatherings

canape [noun]

a small piece of pastry or bread with meat, cheese, etc. on top, which is served with drinks at parties

crudites [noun]

a selection of raw, fresh vegetables that are cut into bite-sized pieces and served with a dip, often as an appetizer or snack

caviar [noun]

the preserved eggs of some fish, especially one called sturgeon, eaten as food, which is considered a very expensive dish

Ex: They visited a seafood market and purchased a small tin of caviar .

a selection of cured and preserved meats, often served with complementary accompaniments like cheeses, fruits, and bread

a hard-boiled egg that has been shelled, cut in half, and filled with a mixture of the egg yolk, mayonnaise, mustard, and other seasonings

gherkin [noun]

a small cucumber, typically pickled in vinegar and spices

Ex: He enjoys gherkins with his charcuterie board .

a type of appetizer or snack made by wrapping cocktail franks or sausages in dough and baking or frying them until golden and crispy

an egg that has been exposed to smoke, often by being cooked in a smoker or over smoldering wood chips

a small, appetizing bite-sized food served before a meal to stimulate the appetite

dim sum [noun]

a dish of small round pieces of food with various fillings wrapped in dough, originated in China

a small, typically breaded and fried piece of chicken meat, often served as a snack or fast food item

a Greek dish made with spinach and feta cheese, typically baked in layers of phyllo pastry

pincho [noun]

a Spanish dish that typically consists of bite-sized pieces of meat or vegetables

a popular deep-fried appetizer made by slicing an onion to create a flower-like shape, dipping it in batter, and then frying until crispy

chicken wings coated in a spicy sauce and then deep-fried

a simple appetizer or snack consisting of cheese served with crackers or crisp bread

a breaded and fried piece of chicken typically served as a finger-sized appetizer or snack

a bite-sized appetizer made with a creamy crab filling enclosed in puff pastry

a spicy appetizer made by stuffing jalapeño peppers with cream cheese or other fillings, then typically coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried or baked until crispy

a ring-shaped slice of onion that is dipped in batter or bread crumbs and then fried until crispy, often served as a snack or a side dish

Ex: She dipped the onion ring into ketchup before eating it .
samosa [noun]

a tasty, triangular snack from India and other places, filled with seasoned potatoes, peas, and other ingredients

a mushroom cap that has been filled with a flavorful mixture of ingredients such as breadcrumbs, cheese, and herbs, and then baked until tender and crispy

a type of bread roll made from pizza dough that is typically tied in a knot shape, baked, and then brushed with garlic butter for flavor

a deep-fried appetizer made from breaded and fried sticks of mozzarella cheese

pakora [noun]

a deep-fried Indian snack made from a batter of chickpea flour and various vegetables or meat

a potato that has been baked or fried, often filled with cheese, bacon, and other toppings, and served as a popular appetizer or snack

thick, triangular-shaped cuts of potatoes that are typically seasoned and baked or fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside

a classic appetizer consisting of cooked shrimp served chilled with a tangy dipping sauce, often made of ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce

a dish made from raw, finely chopped or minced salmon, typically seasoned with herbs, spices, and other flavorings

‌a potato cooked with its skin on

Ex: He microwaved the baked potato to save time .

a small, delicate sandwich typically made with thinly sliced bread, crusts removed, and filled with a variety of ingredients