Food that starts with S

Sis forSoy sauce

Soy sauce, also called soya sauce, is a sauce made from fermented soybeans, water and salt. Soy sauce has a distinctive savory flavor, and is an ingredient in many Asian dishes.

Herbs & Spices

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Soybeans, or soya beans are a type of legume that are used for many, many purposes. Soy beans can be used to make soy sauce, tofu, soy milk and a great many other things. They can also be cooked and eaten when they are still green and fresh. Soy beans must be cooked before they can be eaten. Soy beans contain protein that is close to exactly what humans need, and are a great food source for vegetarians.

Food, Plants

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Sis forSpaghetti

Spaghetti is a type of long, thin pasta. It is originally from Italy. Spaghetti is most often served with a tomato sauce and cheese.

Food

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Sis forSpinach

Scientific name: spinacia oleracea

Spinach is an edible green leafy plant that grows to about a foot tall. It is from Nepal and southeast Asia. Spinach can survive very severe frosts. It is usually eaten cooked, on its own or with other food. Spinach goes well with cheese and garlic.

Vegetables, Plants

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Sis forSpring roll

A spring roll is an Asian appetiser, made from a variety of meats and vegetables, wrapped in rice paper. The ingredients and flavours vary depending on nationality, and the preferences of the cook. Spring rolls can be served deep fried or fresh.

Food

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Sis forSprinkles

Sprinkles are colorful shapes made of sugar used for decorating desserts.

Candy

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Sis forSprout

When seeds germinate, they grow roots and leaves. This process is called sprouting. Most freshly sprouted seeds are edible, and can be used in sandwiches and salads.

Food

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Sis forSpud

A spud is a slang term for a potato.

Vegetables, Slang

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Sis forSquash

Scientific name: genus: cucurbita

Squash are a group of plants that are sometimes called pumpkins and sometimes called marrows. Some people think of the yellow squash in the picture when they hear the word "squash", others think of butternut squash.

Vegetables, Plants