Can you think of some foods that start with I? Indeed! Here are some interesting facts and examples of foods that start with the letter I.
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Foods that Start with I
List of Foods that Start with I
- Ice Cream
- Injera
- Ital
- Ice
- Inarizushi
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Icaco
- Idli
- Italian Sausage
- Ikizukuri
- Isaw
Food that Starts with I | Facts & Pictures
Ice Cream
In Turkish cuisine, Dondurma is an ice cream variant that hails from the city of Kahramanmaras. It consists of whipped cream, sugar, cream, mastic resin (Arab gum), and Salep (orchid tuber flour). Unlike other ice creams, it stretches and is chewy in texture.
Injera
Injera is an East African flatbread made from teff flour. Teff is a type of grass whose seeds are ground to make flour. Injera is enjoyed in Ethiopian, Somali, and Eritrean culture and is served alongside spiced meat, vegetable, and lentil dishes.
Ital
Ital is a vegetarian cuisine associated with those in the Rastafari movement. Its origins lie in several foundational beliefs regarding health, vitality, longevity, and life energy. Its dishes consist of fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoidance of meat and highly processed foods.
Ice
In the United States, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) considers ice to be a food. The FDA recognizes ice made from spring water, tap water, and purified water, as well as ice’s crushed, shaved, cubed, and nuggeted forms.
Inarizushi
Inarizushi is a type of Japanese sushi that consists of fried Abura-age tofu wrapped around sushi rice. It is named after Inari, a Shinto god. Inari is the protector god of food and is also associated with rice, tea, foxes, fertility, sake, and prosperity/wealth.
Iceberg Lettuce
Iceberg lettuce is the variety of lettuce that is grown the most in the state of California, amounting to 70 percent of all lettuce crops there. Iceberg lettuce was first developed in 1894 and gained its name after being transported “on ice” in the 1920s.
Icaco
Icaco is the name of the fruit from the Chrysobalanus icaco plant. They are also known as Coco-plums and come in blue, white, red, and yellow varieties. It is found in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, Africa, and the southern United States (Florida).
Idli
Idli is a steamed rice cake made from rice and fermented black lentils. It is popular in Southern Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine. It is served alongside chutney, sambar (lentil and vegetable stew), and fish curries.
Italian Sausage
In Italian American cuisine, Italian sausage is a key ingredient in Sausage and Peppers, a dish consists of fennel-based sausages fried with bell peppers and onions in olive oil. This dish can be eaten alone but is often eaten as a sandwich.
Ikizukuri
In Japanese cuisine, Ikizukuri is the practice of making sashimi (a raw seafood or meat dish) using live seafood. The practice often involves slicing different parts off of a fish (or crustacean) body and serving them together with the main body portion. It is outlawed in Germany and Australia.
Isaw
In Filipino cuisine, Isaw is a dish that consists of skewered pig or chicken intestines. After an extensive cleaning and boiling process, the intestines are grilled and served with vinegar or a vinegar-based marinade.
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