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Foods that Start with X
Dishes that Begin with the Letter “X”
- Xiao long bao
- Xigua
- X’mas cake
- Xnipec
Snacks that Begin with the Letter “X”
- Xigua chips
- Xyla candy
- Xigua sticks
Sweets that Start with the Letter “X”
- Xmas pudding
- Xylitol
Desserts that Start with the Letter “X”
- Xigua Bing
- Xuxos
Common Foods that Start with X
List of Common Foods that Start with X
- Xanthia
- Xia Mi
- Xavier Steak
- Xocoatl
- Xacuti
- Xouba
- Ximenia
- Xigua
Food that Starts with X | Facts & Pictures
Xanthia
Xanthia is a mixed cocktail drink consisting of dry gin, cherry brandy, and yellow chartreuse. It can also contain bitters, cold water, or ice, and originated in the early 1920s. Its name derives from the Greek Xanthia, meaning blonde or fair-haired — a name of Amazons and Oceanids in Greek mythology.
Xia Mi
In Chinese cuisine, Xia Mi refers to dried shrimp, a flavoring ingredient common in east and southeastern Asian cooking. The shrimp are soaked in salted water before they are dried in the sun, and are considered to add a savory taste when added to stir fry dishes, broths, congee, and sticky rice.
Xavier Steak
In American cuisine, Xavier Steak refers to a dish that is made of grilled asparagus, steak, and swiss cheese. The steak is seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and the asparagus and cheese are put on top and heated until the cheese has melted.
Xocoatl
In the Nahuatl language (and cuisine), Xocoatl refers to water, chili pepper, and cocoa-based drink that was consumed as a daily (and sacred) beverage in Maya and Aztec culture. Xocoatl literally means “bitter water” and is the basis of hot cocoa as we know it today.
Xacuti
Xacuti is a curry that originated in the region of Goa, India. It consists of chicken pieces, chili peppers, unsweetened coconut, white poppy seeds, coriander, cumin, onion, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, cashew nuts, and oil.
Xiao Long Bao
In Chinese cuisine, Xiao Long Bao refers to steamed soup dumplings associated with Jiangsu Province (Shanghai, Wuxi, and the surrounding region). These dumplings usually contain pork, but can also contain seafood. They are filled with aspic gelatin and heated until there is liquid inside.
Xouba
In Spanish cuisine, Xouba refers to a very oily, sardine-like fish. The fish can be prepared with potatoes and salt and then roasted or grilled. Xouba can also be used as a pie filling when combined with onions, tomato, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Ximenia
Ximenia may refer to Ximenia caffra, or the sourplum (which is native to Africa) — or Ximenia americana, or the hog plum (or yellow plum or sea lemon), which is also native to Africa but can be found in the tropics worldwide. Both are plum-like fruit that can be sour to pleasantly sweet when eaten raw.
Xigua
Xigua is a fruit found in Africa and is known as watermelon elsewhere. Xigua can have red, pink, or yellow flesh, and are known to contain lycopene antioxidants and potassium, known to fight cell-damaging cancers and kidney diseases, respectively.
Xnipec
In Mayan cuisine, Xnipec refers to a spicy sauce that consists of fresh tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, and salt. From Mayan, Xnipec translates literally to “nose dog” (figuratively to “dog nose”) — referencing the dog-like wet/sweaty nose one may get from eating it.
