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Jalebi – Orange, sweet-crisp round whirls made from flour and water (Indian)
Jambalaya – Creole version of paella with rice, tomatoes, peppers, onions
Jambon – Ham (French)
Japanese Plum Wine – Popular, sweet, alcoholic drink made from plums
Jelly – Clear, set preserve made from fruit juice
Jerusalem Artichoke – Tuber with firm flesh and artichoke flavour
Jicama – Large bulbous root vegetable with thin brown skin (Mexican)
Julienne – Foods cut in long, thin strips
Jus – Rich, lightly reduced stock used as sauce for roasted meats
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Kachori – Deep-fried pastry patties stuffed with spiced vegetables (Indian)
Kamaboko – Fish cake made from pounded whitefish (Japanese)
Kappa Maki – Cucumber-filled sushi rolls (Japanese)
Kebab – Marinated and spiced pieces of meat, skewered and grilled
Kedgeree – British dish with rice, smoked fish, hard-cooked eggs
Ketchup – Sweet sauce made from tomatoes
Kheer – Rice pudding made from rice, milk, sugar, and cardamom (Indian)
Kimchi – Korean fermented cabbage dish
Knead – To press and fold dough to give smoother consistency
Kombu – Large edible seaweed used in Japanese cooking
Korma – Rich curry sauce thickened with yogurt, nuts, or poppy seeds (Indian)
Kulfi – Sweet aromatic ice cream made with cream, milk, mango, pistachios (Indian)