TOEFL® Vocabulary Flashcard

Young soybeans that have been harvested before they have ripened or hardened, often served as an appetizer.

• We ordered some edamame to start with at the Japanese restaurant.

• Edamame is both healthy and delicious, making it a popular choice for a snack.

• Make sure to sprinkle some sea salt on the edamame for extra flavor.

Rolled sushi including rice and seaweed with various fillings.

• I ordered a maki roll with salmon and avocado at the sushi restaurant.

• She prefers maki over nigiri because she enjoys the combination of seaweed, rice, and fillings.

• For the party, we made several types of maki, including cucumber and tuna rolls

Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup consisting primarily of a stock called "dashi" into which softened miso paste is mixed. It often contains additional ingredients such as tofu, seaweed, and green onions. Typically served as a breakfast dish in Japan, miso soup accompanies meals and is revered for its comforting, savory flavor and supposed health benefits, including aiding digestion and providing essential nutrients.

• I often start my meals with a bowl of warm miso soup.

• Miso soup is considered a staple in traditional Japanese cuisine.

• You can add various ingredients like green onions or mushrooms to enhance the flavor of miso soup. 

A type of sushi made with a slice of raw fish over pressed vinegared rice.

• I ordered salmon nigiri at the sushi restaurant.

• She prefers nigiri over rolls because she loves the taste of fresh fish.

• For many sushi connoisseurs, nigiri is the purest form to enjoy sushi.

Ramen is a popular Japanese noodle dish that has gained international fame. It typically consists of Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat or fish-based broth, often flavored with soy sauce or miso. Toppings may include sliced pork, dried seaweed, green onions, and sometimes corn or butter. Ramen can be found in various forms, from instant packets to gourmet dishes in specialty restaurants.

• I'm craving ramen for dinner tonight.

• Do you know a good ramen shop around here?

• She added some vegetables and an egg to her ramen to make it more nutritious.

Thinly sliced raw meat or fish, served without rice.

• I prefer sashimi to sushi because I love the pure taste of raw fish.

• Sashimi is usually served with soy sauce and wasabi.

• At the Japanese restaurant, we ordered a variety of sashimi, including tuna and salmon.
  
  

Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that has gained immense popularity around the world. It typically consists of small balls or rolls of vinegar-flavored cold cooked rice served with a garnish of raw fish, vegetables, or egg. Sushi comes in various forms and flavors, with some of the most common types being nigiri, sashimi, and maki. It's often served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

• I love eating sushi on weekends.

• She learned how to make sushi from a professional chef.

• They offer a wide variety of sushi at the new Japanese restaurant. 

Hand-rolled sushi in the shape of a cone, containing rice, fish, and vegetables.

• I learned how to make temaki at the sushi workshop last weekend.

• For our family gatherings, we often prepare a temaki station where everyone can roll their own sushi.

• Temaki is perfect for a quick and casual sushi meal because you can fill it with whatever ingredients you like.
  
  

A very spicy, green paste made from the grated root of the wasabi plant, often served with sushi.

• I love adding a bit of wasabi to my sushi to give it an extra kick.

• Too much wasabi can overpower the delicate flavors of the fish in sashimi.

• She dabbed a small amount of wasabi on her plate and mixed it with soy sauce for dipping.