Food that start with N

A photo of freshly baked naan bread in a basket.

N is for Naan

Naan bread is a soft, leavened flatbread made from wheat flour, water, and often yogurt. It is usually round or oval, with a chewy texture and browned spots from cooking.

Naan bread is from South and Central Asia. Traditionally, it is cooked on the hot inside wall of a tandoor, or clay oven, and served with curries, vegetables, or meat. Garlic naan is a common variation.

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N is for Nachos

Food

Nachos are pieces of fried or baked corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. They may also include beans, meat, salsa, or sliced jalapenos. The chips are usually heated until the cheese melts.

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N is for Noodle

Food

A noodle is a thin strip of dough, either soft or dried, that is cooked and then served in a soup, with a sauce or as a part of many different meals.

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N is for Nutmeg

Herbs & spices

Nutmeg comes from an evergreen tropical tree native to Indonesia. Nutmeg comes from the nut at the center of the fruit in the picture, while mace is made from the red coating that is found around the outside of the seed.

Nutmeg has a strong, warm taste and is used as a spice by many different cultures, in both sweet and savory dishes.

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