Chủ đề Writing & Speaking · 215 từ
Từ vựng IELTS chủ đề Food (Thực phẩm)
B1 · IELTS 4.0–5.0 71 từ
processed foodCollocation
thực phẩm chế biến sẵn
Processed food usually contains high levels of salt and sugar.
fast foodCollocation
đồ ăn nhanh
Fast food restaurants are popular with busy students.
crop/krɒp/danh từ
cây trồng, mùa vụ
Farmers are switching to crops that need less water.
Hay đi với: grow/harvest crops, crop failure.
vegetarian/ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/tính từ
ăn chay
More young people are becoming vegetarian for environmental reasons.
Cũng là danh từ: a vegetarian. Ăn thuần chay: vegan.
home-cooked mealCollocation
bữa ăn nấu ở nhà
Nothing beats a home-cooked meal after a long day at work.
Hợp Speaking Part 1 về ăn uống.
eating habitsCollocation
thói quen ăn uống
Children's eating habits are shaped by what their parents buy.
harvest/ˈhɑːvɪst/danh từ
vụ thu hoạch
Heavy rain ruined this year's rice harvest.
dine outPhrasal verb
đi ăn ngoài
Many young professionals dine out several times a week.
Gần nghĩa: eat out.
takeaway/ˈteɪkəweɪ/danh từ
đồ ăn mang về
Ordering a takeaway is easier than cooking after a long shift.
Anh-Mỹ: takeout.
farmers' marketCollocation
chợ nông sản (do nông dân bán)
On Saturdays I buy vegetables at the farmers' market near my home.
ingredient/ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/danh từ
nguyên liệu, thành phần (món ăn)
Fish sauce is the one ingredient that almost every Vietnamese kitchen cannot do without.
Nghĩa bóng: yếu tố cần thiết (the key ingredient of success).
fresh ingredients · a key ingredient · local ingredients
recipe/ˈresəpi/danh từ
công thức nấu ăn
My mother never wrote down her recipe for fish soup, so I learned it by watching her cook.
Đọc 3 âm tiết /ˈresəpi/. a recipe FOR sth. Đừng nhầm với receipt (hoá đơn).
follow a recipe · a family recipe · a recipe book
spice/spaɪs/danh từ
gia vị (dạng hạt, vỏ, bột như quế, hồi)
Cinnamon is a spice that appears in both sweet desserts and savoury stews around the world.
spice: gia vị khô (quế, hồi, tiêu); herb: rau thơm, lá. Tính từ: spicy.
a blend of spices · exotic spices · a spice market
herb/hɜːb/danh từ
rau thơm, thảo mộc
Growing a herb garden on the balcony gives you fresh flavour for almost nothing.
Anh đọc có âm h, Mỹ thường bỏ h. Hay gặp: fresh herbs; a herb garden.
fresh herbs · dried herbs · a herb garden
street foodCollocation
đồ ăn đường phố
Street food is a major draw for tourists in Hanoi, yet hygiene standards at some stalls remain a concern.
Không đếm được. Hay gặp: street food stalls/vendors.
home cookingCollocation
món ăn nấu ở nhà, cơm nhà
Students living abroad often say that what they miss most is their mother's home cooking.
Không đếm được. Đối lập: eating out, takeaway food.
butcher/ˈbʊtʃə/danh từ
người bán thịt; hàng thịt
Buying from a butcher you trust means you can ask exactly where the meat comes from.
Cửa hàng: the butcher's. Động từ butcher = giết mổ.
the local butcher · the butcher's shop
canteen/kænˈtiːn/danh từ
căng tin, nhà ăn (trường, cơ quan)
When the school canteen started serving more vegetables, fewer pupils bought snacks outside the gate.
Hay gặp: the school/staff canteen. Mỹ: cafeteria.
the school canteen · the staff canteen · canteen food
starter/ˈstɑːtə/danh từ
món khai vị
We shared a plate of spring rolls as a starter before the main dishes arrived.
Anh: starter; Mỹ: appetizer.
as a starter · order a starter
main courseCollocation
món chính
Many diners skip dessert because the main course portions are already so large.
Gần nghĩa: main dish. Thứ tự: starter, main course, dessert.
side dishCollocation
món ăn kèm, món phụ
Pickled vegetables are a common side dish that balances the richness of braised pork.
Anh thân mật: a side. Hay gặp: serve sth as a side dish.
dessert/dɪˈzɜːt/danh từ
món tráng miệng
Fresh fruit makes a healthier dessert than cake, and it is often cheaper too.
Đọc /dɪˈzɜːt/; khác desert /ˈdezət/ (sa mạc). Anh thân mật: pudding.
for dessert · a light dessert · the dessert menu
snack/snæk/danh từ
bữa ăn nhẹ, đồ ăn vặt
A handful of nuts is a far better snack than a packet of crisps when you feel hungry at work.
Hay gặp: have a snack; snack food. Động từ: snack on sth.
a quick snack · healthy snacks · snack food
leftovers/ˈleftəʊvəz/danh từ
thức ăn thừa
Turning last night's leftovers into a new lunch is an easy way to cut household food waste.
Luôn số nhiều. Tính từ: leftover (leftover rice).
eat leftovers · reheat leftovers · leftover rice
buffet/ˈbʊfeɪ/danh từ
tiệc tự chọn, buffet
An all-you-can-eat buffet encourages people to pile their plates high and waste a great deal of food.
Anh đọc /ˈbʊfeɪ/. Hay gặp: a buffet lunch; an all-you-can-eat buffet.
a buffet lunch · an all-you-can-eat buffet
barbecue/ˈbɑːbɪkjuː/danh từ
tiệc nướng ngoài trời; bếp nướng
On public holidays, families often gather in the garden for a barbecue that lasts all afternoon.
Viết tắt: BBQ. Hay gặp: have a barbecue. Động từ: barbecue sth (nướng).
have a barbecue · a beach barbecue · barbecue sauce
picnic/ˈpɪknɪk/danh từ
buổi dã ngoại (ăn uống ngoài trời)
A picnic in the park is a cheap way for students to celebrate the end of exams together.
Hay gặp: have/go on a picnic. Quá khứ của động từ: picnicked.
have a picnic · a picnic basket · go on a picnic
food poisoningCollocation
ngộ độc thực phẩm
Leaving cooked rice at room temperature overnight can cause food poisoning, especially in hot weather.
Không đếm được, không dùng a: get/have food poisoning.
hunger/ˈhʌŋɡə/danh từ
nạn đói; cơn đói
Wasting food in rich countries is hard to justify while millions of people still suffer from hunger.
Không đếm được. Tính từ: hungry. Hay gặp: world hunger; tackle hunger.
world hunger · tackle hunger · suffer from hunger
cook/kʊk/động từ
nấu ăn, nấu chín
Young people who learn to cook at home are less likely to depend on fast food when they leave for university.
Danh từ cook = đầu bếp; cooker = cái bếp. Hay gặp: cook from scratch (nấu từ nguyên liệu thô).
cook dinner · learn to cook · cook from scratch
bake/beɪk/động từ
nướng (bằng lò: bánh, bánh mì)
My sister began to bake her own bread during lockdown and now sells loaves to the neighbours.
bake: nướng lò (bánh); roast: quay thịt, rau; grill: nướng vỉ.
bake bread · bake a cake · freshly baked
roast/rəʊst/động từ
quay, nướng (thịt, khoai); rang (cà phê, lạc)
Street vendors roast sweet potatoes over charcoal on cold winter evenings in Hanoi.
Tính từ: roast hoặc roasted (roast chicken). Danh từ: a roast (món quay).
roast a chicken · roast vegetables · roast coffee beans
boil/bɔɪl/động từ
luộc; đun sôi
Grandma asked me to boil a full kettle for the tea she was making.
boil an egg (luộc), boil water (đun sôi). Hay gặp: bring sth to the boil.
boil water · boil an egg · bring to the boil
fry/fraɪ/động từ
chiên, rán
Cheap stalls that fry food in the same oil for days may be putting their customers' health at risk.
deep-fry: chiên ngập dầu; stir-fry: xào. Quá khứ: fried.
fry in oil · deep-fry · stir-fry vegetables
grill/ɡrɪl/động từ
nướng (trên vỉ, trên than)
Vendors grill pork over charcoal to make bun cha, filling the street with smoke and a rich smell.
Danh từ: a grill (vỉ nướng, lò nướng). Mỹ dùng broil cho nướng nhiệt từ trên xuống.
grill fish · grill over charcoal · grilled meat
steam/stiːm/động từ
hấp
Nutritionists recommend that you steam vegetables rather than boil them, so they keep more of their vitamins.
Danh từ: steam (hơi nước). Dụng cụ: steamer. Tính từ: steamed (steamed fish).
steam vegetables · steam fish · steamed buns
chop/tʃɒp/động từ
thái, chặt (thành miếng)
Preparing a family meal can take hours, because there are so many herbs and vegetables to wash and chop.
chop: thái miếng, chặt; slice: cắt lát mỏng. Hay gặp: finely chopped.
chop onions · finely chop · chop into pieces
slice/slaɪs/động từ
cắt lát
At the market, the woman who runs the noodle stall can slice beef so thinly that it cooks in seconds in hot broth.
Danh từ: a slice of bread/cake (một lát). Hay gặp: thinly sliced.
slice thinly · slice bread · sliced beef
peel/piːl/động từ
gọt vỏ, bóc vỏ
My grandfather could peel an apple in one long, unbroken strip of skin.
Danh từ: peel (vỏ quả). Dụng cụ: peeler. Phân biệt: skin (vỏ mỏng), shell (vỏ cứng).
peel potatoes · peel an orange · peel off
serve/sɜːv/động từ
dọn (món ăn) ra, phục vụ
Traditional restaurants serve pho with a plate of fresh herbs, lime wedges and sliced chilli on the side.
serve sth WITH sth. Danh từ: serving (một khẩu phần).
serve hot · serve with rice · serve dinner
chew/tʃuː/động từ
nhai
Doctors advise children to chew their food slowly, which helps digestion and prevents overeating.
Hay gặp: chew gum; chew sth thoroughly. Tính từ: chewy (dai).
chew slowly · chew gum · chew thoroughly
delicious/dɪˈlɪʃəs/tính từ
rất ngon
Some of the most delicious meals I have eaten in Vietnam came from tiny plastic-stool stalls on the pavement.
Đã mang nghĩa rất ngon nên không nói very delicious; dùng absolutely delicious.
absolutely delicious · smell delicious · a delicious meal
tasty/ˈteɪsti/tính từ
ngon, đậm đà
Healthy food can be just as tasty as junk food if it is seasoned well.
Thân mật hơn delicious. Đừng nhầm với tasteful (trang nhã, có gu).
a tasty snack · tasty food
sour/ˈsaʊə/tính từ
chua
Tamarind gives the southern sour soup its sharp taste, balanced by a little sugar and fresh herbs.
Hay gặp: go sour (sữa bị chua, hỏng). Nghĩa bóng: (quan hệ) xấu đi.
a sour taste · go sour · sweet and sour
bitter/ˈbɪtə/tính từ
đắng
Bitter melon is not popular with children, but many older Vietnamese believe it cools the body.
Nghĩa bóng: cay đắng, chua chát (a bitter experience).
a bitter taste · slightly bitter · bitter melon
spicy/ˈspaɪsi/tính từ
cay; nhiều gia vị
Visitors who cannot handle spicy food should ask for the chilli to be served separately.
Cay do ớt: spicy hoặc hot. Đừng nhầm với salty (mặn).
spicy food · too spicy · a spicy sauce
crispy/ˈkrɪspi/tính từ
giòn
The crispy skin of roast pork is what most diners fight over at family celebrations.
Gần nghĩa: crisp. Hay gặp: crispy skin; crispy fried chicken.
crispy skin · crispy fried chicken · crispy pancakes
ripe/raɪp/tính từ
chín (trái cây)
Mangoes picked before they are ripe often taste sour and never become properly sweet.
Trái nghĩa: unripe. Động từ: ripen. Chín do nấu thì dùng cooked.
ripe fruit · fully ripe · perfectly ripe
raw/rɔː/tính từ
sống (chưa nấu chín)
Raw fish can be risky to eat unless it has been frozen and handled very carefully.
Trái nghĩa: cooked. Nghĩa khác: thô, chưa qua xử lý (raw materials).
raw fish · raw vegetables · eat sth raw
homemade/ˌhəʊmˈmeɪd/tính từ
tự làm ở nhà
Homemade spring rolls taste far better than frozen ones and cost less to make.
Đối lập: shop-bought (Anh), store-bought (Mỹ).
homemade food · homemade jam · homemade bread
eat outPhrasal verb
ăn ở ngoài (nhà hàng, quán)
Young couples in big cities eat out several times a week because they have little time to cook.
Không có tân ngữ. Đối lập: eat in. Danh từ: eating out.
flavour/ˈfleɪvə/danh từ
hương vị
Adding a squeeze of lime just before serving brings out the flavour of grilled seafood.
Anh: flavour; Mỹ: flavor. Tính từ: flavoured (có vị gì), flavourful (đậm vị).
bring out the flavour · full of flavour · a rich flavour
chopping boardCollocation
cái thớt
Using a separate chopping board for raw meat is one of the simplest ways to avoid food poisoning.
Anh: chopping board; Mỹ: cutting board.
frying panCollocation
chảo rán
A heavy frying pan heats more evenly, so eggs and fish are less likely to stick or burn.
Mỹ: skillet. Thành ngữ: out of the frying pan into the fire (tránh vỏ dưa gặp vỏ dừa).
oven/ˈʌvn/danh từ
lò nướng
Few traditional Vietnamese kitchens had an oven, which is why baking at home was rare until recently.
Đọc /ˈʌvn/. Hay gặp: preheat the oven; a microwave oven.
preheat the oven · a microwave oven · an electric oven
kettle/ˈketl/danh từ
ấm đun nước
Filling the kettle with only as much water as you need saves energy every time you make tea.
Hay gặp: put the kettle on (đun nước pha trà); boil the kettle.
put the kettle on · an electric kettle · boil the kettle
refrigerator/rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtə/danh từ
tủ lạnh
Cooked food should go into the refrigerator within two hours, or bacteria can multiply quickly.
Trang trọng; thân mật: fridge. Ngăn đá: freezer.
store in the refrigerator · keep in the refrigerator
freezer/ˈfriːzə/danh từ
tủ đông, ngăn đá
Cooking large batches and storing portions in the freezer helps busy families avoid takeaways.
Hay gặp: in the freezer; a chest freezer. Động từ: freeze.
in the freezer · a chest freezer · freezer bags
shopping listCollocation
danh sách đồ cần mua
Keeping a shopping list on my phone helps me remember ingredients when I visit the market.
Hay đi với: make/write a shopping list; stick to a shopping list.
grocery shoppingCollocation
việc đi chợ, mua thực phẩm
Many young families now do their grocery shopping online and have it delivered to the door.
Không đếm được. Hay đi với: do the grocery shopping. groceries = thực phẩm, đồ tạp hoá.
soft drinkCollocation
nước ngọt (không cồn)
A tax on every soft drink sold could fund school meals and discourage children from consuming so much sugar.
Thường số nhiều: soft drinks. Gần nghĩa: fizzy drink (có ga).
sip/sɪp/động từ
nhấp, uống từng ngụm nhỏ
Old men sip strong tea at street stalls for hours, discussing football and the news.
Danh từ: a sip (take a sip). Trái nghĩa: gulp.
sip tea · sip slowly · take a sip
fresh/freʃ/tính từ
tươi
Families who shop at the morning market every day can always cook with fresh meat, fish and vegetables.
Trái nghĩa: stale (bánh), rotten (hỏng), frozen (đông lạnh). Hay gặp: fresh produce.
fresh fruit · fresh produce · fresh herbs
frozen/ˈfrəʊzn/tính từ
đông lạnh
Frozen vegetables are often just as nutritious as fresh ones, because they are frozen soon after harvest.
Quá khứ phân từ của freeze. Hay gặp: frozen food; frozen solid (đông cứng).
frozen food · frozen vegetables · frozen solid
tinned/tɪnd/tính từ
đóng hộp
Tinned fish is a cheap source of protein that can be stored for years without a fridge.
Anh: tinned; Mỹ: canned. Danh từ: a tin (cái hộp).
tinned fish · tinned tomatoes · tinned food
dried/draɪd/tính từ
khô, sấy khô
Dried squid is a popular snack in coastal towns, especially when it is grilled over charcoal.
dried: đã được làm khô (dried fruit); dry: khô nói chung.
dried fruit · dried fish · dried herbs
sugary/ˈʃʊɡəri/tính từ
nhiều đường, ngọt
Banning sugary drinks from school vending machines is a simple step towards reducing childhood obesity.
Hay gặp: sugary drinks/snacks/cereals. Thường mang sắc thái tiêu cực về sức khoẻ.
sugary drinks · sugary snacks · sugary cereals
fatty/ˈfæti/tính từ
nhiều mỡ, nhiều chất béo
Fatty cuts of pork are cheaper, but lean meat is a healthier choice for people with heart problems.
Trái nghĩa: lean (nạc). Danh từ: fat (mỡ, chất béo).
fatty food · fatty meat · fatty acids
eat inPhrasal verb
ăn ở nhà; ăn tại quán (không mang về)
We usually eat in on weekdays and save restaurant meals for special occasions.
Đối lập: eat out (ăn ngoài); take away (mua mang về).
table mannersCollocation
phép lịch sự khi ăn uống
Children learn table manners, such as waiting for elders to start eating, mainly by watching their parents.
Luôn số nhiều. Hay gặp: good/bad table manners.
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agriculture/ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃə/danh từ
nông nghiệp
Agriculture still employs a large share of the workforce in rural areas.
Tính từ: agricultural.
genetically modifiedCollocation
biến đổi gen
Genetically modified crops can resist pests but worry many consumers.
Viết tắt: GM food, GMOs.
organic produceCollocation
nông sản hữu cơ
Organic produce is often more expensive because it takes longer to grow.
produce (danh từ, nông sản) đọc /ˈprɒdjuːs/.
food wasteCollocation
lãng phí thực phẩm, thực phẩm bị bỏ đi
Supermarkets could reduce food waste by donating unsold items.
livestock/ˈlaɪvstɒk/danh từ
gia súc, vật nuôi
Raising livestock requires huge amounts of land and water.
pesticide/ˈpestɪsaɪd/danh từ
thuốc trừ sâu
Heavy use of pesticides can harm bees and other insects.
famine/ˈfæmɪn/danh từ
nạn đói
War and drought together can cause famine.
staple foodCollocation
lương thực chính
Rice is the staple food in most Asian countries.
fertile/ˈfɜːtaɪl/tính từ
màu mỡ
The river delta has some of the most fertile land in the country.
Anh-Mỹ đọc /ˈfɜːrtl/. Danh từ: fertility.
cuisine/kwɪˈziːn/danh từ
ẩm thực (cách nấu ăn đặc trưng của một vùng)
Vietnamese cuisine has become popular abroad because it is fresh, light and full of herbs.
Hay gặp: local/traditional cuisine. Không dùng cuisine với nghĩa nhà bếp (kitchen).
local cuisine · traditional cuisine · fusion cuisine
nutrient/ˈnjuːtriənt/danh từ
chất dinh dưỡng
Iron is an essential nutrient for growing children, yet many diets in poor areas lack it.
Thường số nhiều: nutrients. Hay gặp: essential nutrients; rich in nutrients.
essential nutrients · rich in nutrients · absorb nutrients
carbohydrate/ˌkɑːbəʊˈhaɪdreɪt/danh từ
chất bột đường, gluxit
Rice is the main source of carbohydrate in most Vietnamese meals, providing energy for hard physical work.
Thân mật: carbs. Hay gặp: complex/simple carbohydrates.
complex carbohydrates · a source of carbohydrate · cut down on carbohydrates
wholemeal flourCollocation
bột mì nguyên cám
Our neighbourhood bakery mixes wholemeal flour into its dough, giving the rolls a darker colour and nuttier flavour.
Anh: wholemeal; Mỹ: whole wheat. Không đếm được.
helping/ˈhelpɪŋ/danh từ
suất, phần thức ăn (lấy một lần)
My grandmother always insists that guests have a second helping, even when they are clearly full.
Hay gặp: a second helping; a generous helping. Gần nghĩa: portion, serving.
a second helping · a generous helping · a small helping
seasoning/ˈsiːzənɪŋ/danh từ
gia vị (để nêm nếm)
Good cooks taste the soup before serving and adjust the seasoning if it needs more salt.
Động từ: season (nêm). Hay gặp: adjust/check the seasoning.
adjust the seasoning · add seasoning
broth/brɒθ/danh từ
nước dùng, nước hầm (xương)
The secret of a good pho is a clear broth simmered for hours with beef bones and spices.
Gần nghĩa: stock (nước dùng để nấu), soup (món canh, súp).
chicken broth · a clear broth · bone broth
ready mealCollocation
suất ăn chế biến sẵn (chỉ cần hâm nóng)
Busy office workers often rely on a ready meal from the supermarket, which may be high in salt.
Từ tiếng Anh Anh, thường số nhiều: ready meals. Gần nghĩa: convenience food.
greengrocer/ˈɡriːnɡrəʊsə/danh từ
người bán rau quả; cửa hàng rau quả
Our local greengrocer knows exactly which mangoes will be perfectly ripe tomorrow.
Từ tiếng Anh Anh. Cửa hàng: the greengrocer's.
the local greengrocer · the greengrocer's
feast/fiːst/danh từ
bữa tiệc lớn, bữa cỗ
During Tet, families prepare a feast of sticky rice cakes, boiled chicken and pickled onions to share with relatives.
Động từ: feast on sth (ăn thoả thích). Nghĩa bóng: a feast for the eyes.
a wedding feast · prepare a feast · a feast for the eyes
food safetyCollocation
an toàn thực phẩm
Stricter food safety checks are needed after several schools reported children falling ill from contaminated lunches.
Không đếm được. Hay gặp: food safety standards/regulations.
food hygieneCollocation
vệ sinh thực phẩm
Restaurants with poor food hygiene ratings may lose customers quickly once the scores are published online.
Không đếm được. Hay gặp: a food hygiene rating/certificate.
use-by dateCollocation
hạn sử dụng (quá ngày này không nên ăn)
Eating chicken after its use-by date is risky, even if it still smells fine.
use-by date liên quan đến an toàn; best-before date chỉ liên quan đến chất lượng.
best-before dateCollocation
ngày chất lượng tốt nhất (khác hạn an toàn sử dụng)
The best-before date on the biscuit tin was smudged, so the shop assistant checked the packaging records.
Mốc chất lượng; phân biệt với use-by date. Hay đi với: check/read the best-before date.
preservative/prɪˈzɜːvətɪv/danh từ
chất bảo quản
Homemade pickles need no artificial preservative, because salt and vinegar do the job naturally.
Đếm được. Hay gặp: artificial preservatives; free from preservatives.
artificial preservatives · free from preservatives · a natural preservative
food allergyCollocation
dị ứng thực phẩm
Eating out can be stressful for people with a food allergy, as kitchens may not keep ingredients separate.
Hay đi với: have/develop a food allergy. Khác food intolerance (không dung nạp).
dairy/ˈdeəri/danh từ
sữa và các sản phẩm từ sữa
Cutting out dairy completely is unnecessary for most people, unless they have an allergy or intolerance.
Không đếm được. Dùng như tính từ: dairy products, a dairy farm.
dairy products · cut out dairy · dairy-free
plant-based foodCollocation
thực phẩm từ thực vật
Supermarkets have expanded their plant-based food ranges as more shoppers try to eat less meat.
plant-based (tính từ): làm từ thực vật. Hay gặp: a plant-based diet.
food bankCollocation
ngân hàng thực phẩm (nơi phát đồ ăn miễn phí)
The rising cost of living has forced more working families to rely on a food bank at the end of the month.
Đếm được. Tổ chức từ thiện phát thực phẩm cho người gặp khó khăn.
food shortageCollocation
tình trạng thiếu lương thực
Prolonged drought in the region has caused a severe food shortage, pushing up prices at local markets.
Hay dùng số nhiều: food shortages. Nặng hơn: famine (nạn đói).
dairy farmingCollocation
chăn nuôi bò sữa
Dairy farming uses large amounts of water and land, which is why some environmental groups criticise it.
Không đếm được. Trang trại: a dairy farm; người nuôi: a dairy farmer.
orchard/ˈɔːtʃəd/danh từ
vườn cây ăn quả
Weekend visitors pay to pick fruit in the orchard, which brings the farmer valuable extra income.
Hay gặp: an apple/mango orchard. Khác garden (vườn nói chung).
an apple orchard · a fruit orchard
food processingCollocation
chế biến thực phẩm
Food processing creates jobs in rural areas, turning raw crops into products that can be exported.
Không đếm được. Hay gặp: the food processing industry; food processing plants.
food industryCollocation
ngành công nghiệp thực phẩm
Critics accuse the food industry of targeting children with adverts for sugary cereals.
Hay đi với: work in the food industry; the fast food industry.
simmer/ˈsɪmə/động từ
ninh nhỏ lửa, hầm liu riu
Pho broth should simmer gently for hours so that it stays clear instead of turning cloudy.
Lửa nhỏ hơn boil. Công thức hay viết: bring to the boil, then simmer.
simmer gently · leave to simmer · simmer for an hour
whisk/wɪsk/động từ
đánh (trứng, kem) bằng phới
Children love helping in the kitchen, and even a five-year-old can whisk eggs for an omelette.
Danh từ: a whisk (cái phới đánh trứng). Gần nghĩa: beat, whip.
whisk eggs · whisk together
grate/ɡreɪt/động từ
nạo, bào (bằng bàn nạo)
My aunt likes to grate fresh ginger into almost every sauce she makes.
Dụng cụ: grater (bàn nạo). Đồng âm với great /ɡreɪt/.
grate cheese · grate ginger · finely grated
season/ˈsiːzn/động từ
nêm gia vị
Diners in Vietnam often season their own bowls at the table, adding lime, chilli or fish sauce to taste.
season sth WITH sth. Danh từ: seasoning. Danh từ season còn là mùa.
season with salt · season to taste · well seasoned
marinate/ˈmærɪneɪt/động từ
ướp (thịt, cá)
Leaving the meat to marinate overnight allows the flavours of garlic and lemongrass to soak in.
Động từ: marinate; danh từ: marinade. Hay gặp: leave to marinate.
marinate overnight · leave to marinate · marinate in sauce
overeat/ˌəʊvərˈiːt/động từ
ăn quá nhiều
Stress and boredom can cause people to overeat, even when their bodies do not need more food.
Quá khứ: overate; phân từ: overeaten. Danh từ: overeating.
tend to overeat · overeat at parties
bland/blænd/tính từ
nhạt nhẽo, vô vị
Hospital food is often criticised for being bland, which may put patients off eating properly.
Trái nghĩa: tasty, flavourful. Nghĩa bóng: tẻ nhạt (a bland speech).
bland food · rather bland · a bland diet
savoury/ˈseɪvəri/tính từ
mặn, đậm vị (không phải món ngọt)
Many Vietnamese breakfasts are savoury, such as noodle soup or sticky rice with pork.
Anh: savoury; Mỹ: savory. Đối lập: sweet. Không có nghĩa quá mặn (salty).
savoury snacks · a savoury dish · sweet or savoury
tender/ˈtendə/tính từ
mềm (thịt)
Slow cooking turns tough cuts of beef into meat that is so tender it falls apart.
Trái nghĩa: tough (dai). Nghĩa khác: dịu dàng (a tender smile).
tender meat · cook until tender · tender beef
chewy/ˈtʃuːi/tính từ
dai, dẻo
Tapioca pearls in bubble tea are deliberately chewy, which is part of their appeal for young people.
Có thể là khen (bánh dẻo) hoặc chê (thịt dai). Động từ: chew.
a chewy texture · chewy sweets
stale/steɪl/tính từ
cũ, khô cứng (bánh mì, bánh quy)
Instead of throwing away stale bread, some cafés turn it into puddings or croutons.
Dùng cho bánh mì, bánh quy để lâu; sữa, thịt hỏng thì dùng off/rotten.
stale bread · go stale · smell stale
undercooked/ˌʌndəˈkʊkt/tính từ
chưa chín kỹ, tái
Undercooked chicken is a common cause of food poisoning, so the meat should never look pink inside.
Trái nghĩa: overcooked (nấu quá kỹ). Thường dùng cho thịt, trứng.
undercooked meat · slightly undercooked
filling/ˈfɪlɪŋ/tính từ
chắc bụng, làm no lâu
A bowl of porridge with eggs is cheap, filling and gentle on the stomach.
Danh từ filling = nhân bánh. Hay gặp: a filling meal/breakfast.
a filling meal · very filling
satisfying/ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/tính từ
(bữa ăn) ngon miệng, no nê, thoả mãn
A meal does not need to be expensive to be satisfying; good rice and a simple soup can be enough.
satisfying: gây cảm giác hài lòng; satisfied: cảm thấy hài lòng.
a satisfying meal · deeply satisfying
hearty/ˈhɑːti/tính từ
(bữa ăn) thịnh soạn, no nê
Farmers start the day with a hearty breakfast because they will be working in the fields until noon.
Hay gặp: a hearty meal/breakfast/soup. Nghĩa khác: nồng nhiệt (a hearty welcome).
a hearty breakfast · a hearty meal · a hearty soup
mouth-watering/ˈmaʊθˌwɔːtərɪŋ/tính từ
ngon, hấp dẫn (thèm chảy nước miếng)
The mouth-watering smell of grilled pork drifts out of the alley every lunchtime.
Hay dùng trong Speaking, quảng cáo. Gần nghĩa: appetising.
a mouth-watering smell · mouth-watering dishes
free-range/ˌfriːˈreɪndʒ/tính từ
(gia cầm, trứng) nuôi thả tự do
Free-range eggs cost more, but many shoppers are willing to pay extra for better animal welfare.
Đối lập: battery/caged (nuôi nhốt chuồng).
free-range eggs · free-range chickens
fill up onPhrasal verb
ăn no (bằng món gì đó)
At family celebrations, I tend to fill up on sticky rice and then regret having no appetite for dessert.
fill up on sth: ăn nhiều một món đến no, thường là món rẻ, ít bổ.
cook upPhrasal verb
nấu nhanh, nấu vội (một món)
With only rice, eggs and a few vegetables, my roommate can cook up a decent dinner in fifteen minutes.
Nghĩa khác: bịa ra (cook up an excuse). Gần nghĩa: whip up.
dig inPhrasal verb
bắt đầu ăn (lời mời thân mật)
Once everyone was seated, our host smiled and told us to dig in before the food got cold.
Thân mật, hay dùng dạng mệnh lệnh: Dig in! Nghĩa khác: kiên trì, bám trụ.
appetite/ˈæpɪtaɪt/danh từ
sự thèm ăn, cảm giác muốn ăn
Snacking in the afternoon can spoil a child's appetite for a proper family dinner.
Hay gặp: lose your appetite; a healthy appetite. Nghĩa bóng: an appetite for risk.
lose your appetite · a healthy appetite · spoil your appetite
texture/ˈtekstʃə/danh từ
kết cấu (độ mềm, giòn, dai của món ăn)
Texture matters as much as taste in Vietnamese cooking, which often mixes crunchy, soft and chewy ingredients in one dish.
Hay gặp: a smooth/crunchy/chewy texture. Nghĩa khác: kết cấu bề mặt vải, gỗ.
a smooth texture · a crunchy texture · taste and texture
aroma/əˈrəʊmə/danh từ
mùi thơm (đồ ăn, thức uống)
The aroma of freshly roasted coffee drifts through the old streets every morning.
Chỉ mùi dễ chịu. Tính từ: aromatic. Khác odour (mùi, thường khó chịu).
a rich aroma · the aroma of coffee · a delicious aroma
presentation/ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/danh từ
cách trình bày (món ăn)
In expensive restaurants, presentation matters almost as much as taste, with every plate arranged like a painting.
Nghĩa khác: bài thuyết trình. Hay gặp: food presentation.
food presentation · careful presentation
utensil/juːˈtensl/danh từ
dụng cụ (nấu nướng, ăn uống)
Every utensil in a restaurant kitchen should be washed in hot water to stop bacteria from spreading.
Thường số nhiều: kitchen/cooking utensils. Trang trọng hơn tool.
kitchen utensils · cooking utensils · eating utensils
saucepan/ˈsɔːspən/danh từ
cái xoong (nồi có cán dài)
A small saucepan is all you need to cook rice and a simple soup in a student flat.
Có cán dài và nắp; khác pot (nồi to), wok (chảo sâu lòng).
a small saucepan · a non-stick saucepan
wok/wɒk/danh từ
chảo sâu lòng (để xào)
Stir-frying vegetables quickly in a very hot wok keeps them crunchy and bright green.
Hay gặp: stir-fry in a wok. Có nguồn gốc từ ẩm thực Trung Hoa.
a hot wok · a non-stick wok
hob/hɒb/danh từ
mặt bếp, bếp nấu
Switching from a gas hob to an induction model can cut cooking time and make the kitchen safer.
Từ tiếng Anh Anh; Mỹ: stovetop. Hay gặp: a gas/induction hob; on the hob.
a gas hob · an induction hob · on the hob
pressure cookerCollocation
nồi áp suất
A pressure cooker can turn tough beef tender in less than an hour, saving both time and gas.
Đếm được. Hay gặp: cook sth in a pressure cooker.
steamer/ˈstiːmə/danh từ
nồi hấp, xửng hấp
A bamboo steamer is perfect for making buns and dumplings without any oil.
Động từ: steam. Nghĩa khác (cũ): tàu chạy bằng hơi nước.
a bamboo steamer · a rice steamer
pantry/ˈpæntri/danh từ
tủ, phòng chứa thực phẩm khô
Keeping a well-stocked pantry with rice, noodles and tinned fish means you can always make a quick meal.
Gần nghĩa (Anh): larder, store cupboard. Hay gặp: pantry staples.
a well-stocked pantry · pantry staples
weekly shopCollocation
đợt mua sắm thực phẩm hằng tuần
Planning meals in advance makes the weekly shop quicker and cheaper.
Tiếng Anh Anh, thân mật. Hay gặp: do the weekly shop.
food priceCollocation
giá thực phẩm
Food price inflation hits low-income households hardest, because they spend a larger share of their income on meals.
Thường số nhiều: food prices. Hay gặp: rising food prices; food price inflation.
meal planningCollocation
(việc) lên kế hoạch cho các bữa ăn
Meal planning on a Sunday evening helps busy parents avoid last-minute takeaways during the week.
Không đếm được. Động từ: plan meals. Giúp giảm lãng phí thực phẩm.
wholegrain/ˈhəʊlɡreɪn/tính từ
nguyên hạt (ngũ cốc)
Wholegrain rice and bread release energy slowly, so they keep blood sugar more stable.
Anh: wholegrain; Mỹ: whole-grain. Gần nghĩa: wholemeal (bột nguyên cám).
wholegrain bread · wholegrain cereals · wholegrain rice
salt intakeCollocation
lượng muối nạp vào cơ thể
Dipping every mouthful in fish sauce can push your daily salt intake far above healthy levels.
intake = lượng nạp vào. Hay gặp: reduce your salt intake; sugar intake.
nibble/ˈnɪbl/động từ
gặm, nhấm nháp
Guests nibble on roasted watermelon seeds and candied fruit while chatting during Tet.
nibble (on/at) sth. Danh từ: nibbles (đồ ăn vặt nhỏ trong tiệc).
nibble on snacks · nibble at food
gulp/ɡʌlp/động từ
nốc, uống ừng ực
Runners who gulp cold water too fast at the end of a race may get stomach cramps.
Danh từ: a gulp (một ngụm lớn). Ngược lại: sip.
gulp down · gulp water
blend/blend/động từ
xay nhuyễn, trộn đều
Some cafés blend frozen fruit with yoghurt to make smoothies without any added sugar.
Dụng cụ: blender (máy xay sinh tố). Danh từ: a blend (hỗn hợp).
blend until smooth · blend together
sweeten/ˈswiːtn/động từ
làm cho ngọt, thêm vị ngọt
Southern cooks often sweeten their dishes with coconut water instead of refined sugar.
Tính từ: sweetened / unsweetened (không đường). Chất tạo ngọt: sweetener.
sweeten with honey · artificially sweetened
smoked/sməʊkt/tính từ
hun khói, xông khói
In the northern mountains, families hang pork above the kitchen fire to make smoked meat that lasts for months.
Hay gặp: smoked meat/fish/salmon. Động từ: smoke (hun khói).
smoked meat · smoked fish · smoked salmon
boil overPhrasal verb
sôi trào ra ngoài
If you leave the kitchen while the milk is heating, it can easily boil over and burn onto the hob.
Nghĩa bóng: (cảm xúc, căng thẳng) bùng nổ.
stir inPhrasal verb
cho vào và khuấy đều
Home cooks often stir in a spoonful of fish sauce just before serving to lift the flavour of the soup.
stir in sth / stir sth in. Rất hay gặp trong công thức nấu ăn.
top upPhrasal verb
rót thêm (cho đầy)
It is considered polite to top up an older person's tea before refilling your own cup.
Nghĩa khác: nạp thêm tiền (top up a phone). Danh từ: a top-up.
whip upPhrasal verb
nấu nhanh, làm vội (một món ăn)
When friends drop by unexpectedly, my mother can whip up a plate of fried noodles in minutes.
Thân mật. Gần nghĩa: cook up, rustle up. Nghĩa khác: khuấy động (cảm xúc).
go offPhrasal verb
(thức ăn) bị hỏng, ôi thiu
In tropical heat, fresh milk can go off within hours if it is not kept cold.
Tiếng Anh Anh, thân mật. Nghĩa khác: (chuông) reo, (bom) nổ. Quá khứ: went off.
live onPhrasal verb
sống nhờ vào, ăn chủ yếu (món gì)
Plenty of students live on instant noodles during exam season, which is hardly a balanced diet.
live on + đồ ăn/tiền: live on rice; live on a small salary.
sit down toPhrasal verb
ngồi vào bàn (ăn bữa)
Households that sit down to dinner together tend to talk more and eat more healthily.
sit down to a meal/dinner. Nhấn mạnh việc cùng ngồi ăn ở bàn.
pig outPhrasal verb
ăn uống thả cửa, ăn như heo
After weeks of strict dieting, it is tempting to pig out at the first party you go to.
Rất thân mật, chỉ dùng trong Speaking. pig out ON sth.
kitchen gardenCollocation
vườn rau nhà (trồng rau, gia vị để nấu)
Even a tiny kitchen garden of herbs and leafy greens can save a family money and provide pesticide-free vegetables.
Gần nghĩa: vegetable patch. Khác garden nói chung (vườn hoa, cây cảnh).
a recipe for disasterThành ngữ
điều chắc chắn dẫn đến thất bại, rắc rối
Cooking a complicated dish for the first time when your in-laws are coming to dinner is a recipe for disaster.
Hay dùng: be a recipe for disaster. Gần nghĩa: asking for trouble.
have a sweet toothThành ngữ
hảo ngọt, rất thích đồ ngọt
People who have a sweet tooth may find it easier to swap cakes for ripe fruit than to give up sweet things completely.
Thân mật. Chia động từ bình thường: She has a real sweet tooth.
eat like a horseThành ngữ
ăn rất khoẻ, ăn nhiều
Since joining the rowing team, my younger brother seems to eat like a horse, finishing three bowls of rice at every meal.
Thân mật. Trái nghĩa: eat like a bird (ăn rất ít).
spice things upThành ngữ
làm cho thú vị, hấp dẫn hơn
Restaurant owners sometimes spice things up by adding a monthly menu inspired by a different region.
Nghĩa bóng: làm mới, thêm thú vị. Cũng dùng: spice up a dish/an event.
cry over spilt milkThành ngữ
tiếc nuối chuyện đã rồi
The cake collapsed in the oven, but there was no time to cry over spilt milk, so we bought one from the bakery.
Hay gặp: It's no use crying over spilt milk. Anh: spilt; Mỹ: spilled.
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food securityCollocation
an ninh lương thực
Climate change is a growing threat to food security in poorer regions.
self-sufficient/ˌselfsəˈfɪʃnt/tính từ
tự cung tự cấp
Some countries aim to be self-sufficient in rice production.
intensive farmingCollocation
canh tác thâm canh
Intensive farming produces cheap food but can damage the soil.
food milesCollocation
quãng đường vận chuyển thực phẩm
Buying local fruit cuts food miles and supports nearby farmers.
irrigation/ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃn/danh từ
hệ thống tưới tiêu, thuỷ lợi
Modern irrigation systems help farmers use water more efficiently.
food additivesCollocation
chất phụ gia thực phẩm
Some food additives make products last longer on the shelf.
cultivate/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/động từ
trồng trọt, canh tác
Families in the hills cultivate tea on steep terraces.
Danh từ: cultivation.
malnutrition/ˌmælnjuˈtrɪʃn/danh từ
tình trạng suy dinh dưỡng
Malnutrition remains a problem in areas with frequent crop failure.
condiment/ˈkɒndɪmənt/danh từ
đồ chấm, gia vị ăn kèm (nước mắm, tương…)
At our family meals, fish sauce with lime and chilli is the condiment everyone reaches for first.
Đếm được. Ví dụ: ketchup, mustard, soy sauce. Trang trọng hơn sauce.
a popular condiment · condiments on the table
marinade/ˌmærɪˈneɪd/danh từ
nước ướp (thịt, cá)
A simple marinade of lemongrass, garlic and fish sauce turns cheap pork into a delicious dish.
Danh từ: marinade; động từ: marinate. Học viên hay viết nhầm hai từ này.
a spicy marinade · leave in the marinade
seasonal produceCollocation
nông sản theo mùa
Buying seasonal produce from local markets is usually cheaper and has a smaller carbon footprint.
produce (danh từ, không đếm được) đọc /ˈprɒdjuːs/: nông sản, rau quả.
fishmonger/ˈfɪʃmʌŋɡə/danh từ
người bán cá
The fishmonger at the morning market cleans and fillets the fish while customers wait.
Từ tiếng Anh Anh. Cửa hàng: the fishmonger's. Hậu tố -monger = người buôn.
the local fishmonger · the fishmonger's
delicatessen/ˌdelɪkəˈtesn/danh từ
cửa hàng đồ nguội, đồ ăn đặc sản
The new delicatessen on our street sells imported cheese, cured meats and freshly baked bread.
Thân mật: deli. Bán thịt nguội, phô mai, món ăn sẵn loại ngon.
a local delicatessen · a delicatessen counter
refrigeration/rɪˌfrɪdʒəˈreɪʃn/danh từ
(sự) làm lạnh, bảo quản lạnh
Before refrigeration was common, families preserved fish and meat by drying, salting or smoking them.
Không đếm được. Động từ: refrigerate. Tủ lạnh: refrigerator (thân mật: fridge).
require refrigeration · without refrigeration
additive/ˈædətɪv/danh từ
chất phụ gia (thực phẩm)
A food additive such as artificial colouring can make cheap sweets look far more appealing to children.
Thường số nhiều: food additives. Tính từ ghép: additive-free.
food additives · artificial additives · additive-free
food labellingCollocation
(việc) ghi nhãn thực phẩm
Clearer food labelling would help shoppers compare the sugar content of similar products at a glance.
Anh: labelling; Mỹ: labeling. Không đếm được.
allergen/ˈælədʒən/danh từ
chất gây dị ứng
Restaurants should tell customers whether a dish contains a common allergen such as peanuts or shellfish.
Đếm được. Họ từ: allergy (bệnh dị ứng), allergic (bị dị ứng).
a common allergen · food allergens · contain allergens
intolerance/ɪnˈtɒlərəns/danh từ
chứng không dung nạp (một loại thức ăn)
People with lactose intolerance can often enjoy yoghurt, even if a glass of milk upsets their stomach.
Hay gặp: lactose/gluten intolerance. Nghĩa khác: sự thiếu khoan dung.
lactose intolerance · gluten intolerance · a food intolerance
vegetarianism/ˌvedʒəˈteəriənɪzəm/danh từ
việc ăn chay, chủ nghĩa ăn chay
Vegetarianism has deep roots in Vietnam, where many Buddhists avoid meat on certain days of the lunar month.
vegetarian: không ăn thịt cá; vegan: không dùng mọi sản phẩm từ động vật.
practise vegetarianism · the rise of vegetarianism
veganism/ˈviːɡənɪzəm/danh từ
việc ăn thuần chay, lối sống thuần chay
Veganism is growing among young city dwellers who worry about animal welfare and climate change.
Không ăn thịt, cá, trứng, sữa, mật ong. Người thuần chay: vegan /ˈviːɡən/.
the rise of veganism · switch to veganism
crop yieldCollocation
năng suất cây trồng, sản lượng mùa vụ
Drought-resistant rice varieties could help farmers in the Mekong Delta protect their crop yield as seawater moves inland.
Thường số nhiều: crop yields. Hay đi với: increase/boost/improve crop yields.
arable farmingCollocation
trồng trọt (canh tác cây lương thực)
Arable farming dominates the flat plains, while the hillsides are better suited to grazing cattle.
arable /ˈærəbl/ = trồng trọt được. Đối lập: livestock farming (chăn nuôi).
smallholding/ˈsmɔːlhəʊldɪŋ/danh từ
trang trại nhỏ, mảnh ruộng nhỏ (của hộ gia đình)
Many rural families survive on a smallholding where they grow vegetables and keep a few chickens.
Người canh tác: smallholder. Hay gặp: smallholder farmers.
run a smallholding · smallholder farmers
vineyard/ˈvɪnjəd/danh từ
vườn nho (để làm rượu vang)
Rising temperatures are forcing some vineyard owners to plant grapes higher up the hills, where it is cooler.
Đọc /ˈvɪnjəd/, không đọc tách vine-yard. Liên quan: vine (cây nho), wine (rượu vang).
a family vineyard · vineyard owners
slaughterhouse/ˈslɔːtəhaʊs/danh từ
lò mổ, lò sát sinh
Stricter inspections at every slaughterhouse are needed to stop diseased meat from reaching the market.
Gần nghĩa (Anh, trang trọng): abattoir. Động từ: slaughter (giết mổ).
a local slaughterhouse · slaughterhouse workers
cold chainCollocation
chuỗi cung ứng lạnh (bảo quản lạnh liên tục)
Without a reliable cold chain, much of the fish caught off the coast spoils before it reaches city markets.
Hệ thống giữ lạnh từ nơi sản xuất đến tay người mua. Hay gặp: cold chain logistics.
knead/niːd/động từ
nhào (bột)
Bakers knead the dough for several minutes until it becomes smooth and stretchy.
k câm, đọc giống need. Hay gặp: knead the dough.
knead the dough · knead by hand
garnish/ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/động từ
trang trí (món ăn)
Chefs often garnish a bowl of noodles with chopped spring onions and a few coriander leaves.
garnish sth WITH sth. Danh từ: a garnish (đồ trang trí món ăn).
garnish with herbs · garnish with parsley
savour/ˈseɪvə/động từ
thưởng thức (chậm rãi)
Eating in front of a screen means we rarely stop to savour the taste of our food.
Anh: savour; Mỹ: savor. Nghĩa bóng: savour the moment.
savour every bite · savour the flavour · savour the moment
ferment/fəˈment/động từ
lên men; ủ cho lên men
To make fish sauce, producers leave anchovies and salt to ferment in large wooden barrels for many months.
Danh từ: fermentation. Tính từ: fermented (fermented foods).
leave to ferment · fermented foods
salt downPhrasal verb
ướp muối (để bảo quản)
Before fridges were common, coastal families would salt down fish to keep it through the stormy season.
Hơi cũ, ít gặp. Cách nói thường: salt sth / preserve sth in salt.
locally sourcedCollocation
có nguồn gốc từ địa phương
Menus that feature locally sourced ingredients support nearby farmers and reduce transport emissions.
Hay gặp: locally sourced food/produce/ingredients. Hợp Writing Task 2 về môi trường.
tuck intoPhrasal verb
ăn ngon lành, ăn hăng say
As soon as the dishes arrived, the hungry hikers began to tuck into the grilled fish and rice.
Thân mật, tiếng Anh Anh. tuck into sth. Gần nghĩa: dig in.
pick atPhrasal verb
ăn nhỏ nhẻ, ăn uể oải (vì không muốn ăn)
Children who are unwell often pick at their food instead of eating a proper meal.
pick at + đồ ăn: ăn rất ít vì không đói, buồn hoặc ốm.
wolf downPhrasal verb
ăn ngấu nghiến
Office workers who wolf down their lunch at their desks rarely notice when they are full.
Thân mật. wolf sth down / wolf down sth. Gần nghĩa: gobble, devour.
palate/ˈpælət/danh từ
khẩu vị, vị giác
Travelling widely helped her develop a palate that could appreciate both bitter herbs and rich sauces.
Đồng âm: palette (bảng màu), pallet (tấm pa-lét). Hay gặp: a refined palate.
a refined palate · suit every palate · cleanse the palate
store cupboardCollocation
tủ đựng đồ khô (gia vị, đồ hộp)
With a few basics from the store cupboard, such as pasta, beans and spices, you can cook dinner without shopping.
Từ tiếng Anh Anh. Hay gặp: store-cupboard ingredients/staples.
bulk buyingCollocation
(việc) mua số lượng lớn
Bulk buying rice and cooking oil saves money, but only if you have space to store them properly.
Không đếm được. Động từ: buy in bulk.
own-brand productCollocation
sản phẩm mang nhãn hiệu riêng của siêu thị
An own-brand product is often made in the same factory as the famous version but sold at a lower price.
Anh: own-brand; Mỹ: store brand. Thường số nhiều: own-brand products.
batch cookingCollocation
nấu một lần nhiều suất (để ăn dần)
Batch cooking a big pot of curry at the weekend gives students cheap, healthy lunches for several days.
Không đếm được. Động từ: batch-cook; thường đi kèm freeze in portions.
pickling/ˈpɪklɪŋ/danh từ
(việc) muối chua, ngâm giấm
Pickling vegetables in salt water was traditionally a way to keep food through the winter months.
Động từ: pickle; danh từ: pickles (dưa muối, đồ ngâm chua).
pickling vegetables · pickling vinegar
sourdough/ˈsaʊədəʊ/danh từ
bánh mì men tự nhiên (sourdough)
Sourdough takes days to prepare because the dough relies on natural yeast rather than a packet.
Không đếm được. Hay gặp: sourdough bread; a sourdough starter (men cái).
sourdough bread · a sourdough starter
refined sugarCollocation
đường tinh luyện
Cutting down on refined sugar is one of the most effective ways to protect children's teeth.
Không đếm được. Đối lập: natural sugars (đường tự nhiên trong trái cây).
saturated fatCollocation
chất béo bão hoà
Fast food is often high in saturated fat, which raises cholesterol and increases the risk of heart disease.
Đối lập: unsaturated fat. Hay gặp: high in saturated fat.
devour/dɪˈvaʊə/động từ
ăn ngấu nghiến
After a full day of football training, teenage boys can devour an entire family-sized pizza in minutes.
Trang trọng hơn wolf down. Nghĩa bóng: devour a book (đọc ngấu nghiến).
devour a meal · devour a book
sieve/sɪv/động từ
rây (bột), lọc
Bakers sieve the flour before mixing it, which removes lumps and makes the cake lighter.
Đọc /sɪv/. Danh từ: a sieve (cái rây).
sieve the flour · sieve into a bowl
strain/streɪn/động từ
lọc, chắt (bỏ nước, bã)
After boiling the bones, cooks strain the broth through a cloth to make it perfectly clear.
Dụng cụ: strainer. Nghĩa khác: căng (cơ), làm quá sức.
strain the liquid · strain the pasta
baste/beɪst/động từ
rưới, phết (mỡ, nước sốt lên thịt khi nướng)
Cooks baste the duck with honey every few minutes so the skin turns golden and shiny.
baste sth WITH sth. Dùng khi quay, nướng thịt.
baste the meat · baste with butter
skim/skɪm/động từ
hớt (bọt, váng mỡ)
To keep the broth clear, you need to skim off the foam that rises to the surface.
skim (off) sth. Hay gặp: skimmed milk (sữa tách béo). Nghĩa khác: đọc lướt.
skim off the fat · skim the foam · skimmed milk
cured/kjʊəd/tính từ
(thịt, cá) ướp muối, phơi hoặc hun khói để bảo quản
Cured meats such as ham and Chinese sausage keep for weeks, but they are usually very high in salt.
Đừng nhầm với cured = được chữa khỏi bệnh. Động từ: cure (ướp để bảo quản).
cured meat · cured ham · salt-cured fish
wholesome/ˈhəʊlsəm/tính từ
lành mạnh, bổ dưỡng
A wholesome lunch of rice, fish and vegetables gives children far more energy than crisps and fizzy drinks.
Nghĩa khác: lành mạnh về đạo đức (wholesome entertainment).
wholesome food · a wholesome meal
moreish/ˈmɔːrɪʃ/tính từ
ngon đến mức muốn ăn mãi
Roasted peanuts with salt and lime leaves are so moreish that the whole bowl disappears in minutes.
Thân mật, tiếng Anh Anh. Hay dùng để khen đồ ăn vặt khó dừng lại.
really moreish · a moreish snack
bread and butterThành ngữ
nguồn thu nhập chính, công việc làm ăn chủ chốt
For many small restaurants, takeaway orders have become their bread and butter.
Thường: be sb's bread and butter. Tính từ ghép: bread-and-butter issues (vấn đề cơ bản).
a pinch of saltThành ngữ
(nghe, tin) với sự dè dặt, hoài nghi
Take dramatic diet claims on social media with a pinch of salt until you have checked the evidence.
Hay dùng: take sth with a pinch of salt (Anh); Mỹ: with a grain of salt.
the proof of the puddingThành ngữ
phải thử thực tế mới biết hay dở
On paper the new school lunch menu looks healthy, but the proof of the pudding will be whether children actually eat it.
Đầy đủ: the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Kết quả thực tế mới là thước đo.