Topic: Tempura
- from fasting food to fast food to a Japanese classic
Word definitions
classic (n.): an outstanding example of something in a particular style
simmer (v.): gently cook in liquid without boiling
take hold: (v.): begin having an effect
batter (n.): flour-based liquid, for frying or for making into food (pancakes, cake, etc.)
refine (v.): make minor changes in order to improve something
derived from (adj.): having its origins/roots there
fasting (n.): not eating (some kinds of) food for some time, often for religious reasons
(bean) pod (n.): the long, soft part of a plant that contains beans
diversify (v.): become or make more varied
fish cake (n.): food made by cooking fish paste (usually derived from white fish)
broth (n.): soup base made with vegetables and occasionally meat/fish
drizzle (n.): (in cooking) a thin stream of a liquid ingredient lightly poured over food
diversity (n.): variety; having different kinds/types
iconic (adj.): very famous, popular, recognizable, and influential
have other fish to fry (idiom): have other, more important things to do