Global Ingredients: 10 Menu Items That Confuse Many Diners (How Many Do You Know?) by Chef Gigi

According to a recent online survey by Harris Poll, a large percent of diners thought some restaurant menus were confusing.  Don’t miss out on enjoying these now mainstream delicious dishes or ingredients because you're not familiar with global cuisine – just ask! The chef wants you to experience new flavor sensations! Trust me. Here is the top 10 menu items diners say confuse them:

• Okonomiyaki (o-konomi-yaki) – savory Japanese pancake

• Gochujang (go-choo-jang) – spicy, and at times stinky, Korean condiment

• Piri piri (pir-ree-pir-ree) – African bird’s eye chili common in Portuguese and South African dishes

• Yuzu (yoo-zoo) – sour yellow citrus common in Japanese and Korean dishes

• Bibimbap (bi-bim-bop) – Korean dish of rice topped with a variety of things like sautéed vegetables, beef and eggs

• Gougere (ɡo͞oˈZHer) – puffed cheese pastry

• Guanciale (gwan-cha-lay) – cured pig cheeks

• Shiso (SHēsō) – member of the mint family found throughout East Asia

• En brodo (en BROH/doh) – broth, sometimes served on its own

• Ballotine (bal- -teen) – boned piece of thigh meat that is tied and stuffed

Read more about this survey via Food & Wine.

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