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Nothing is more frustrating than ordering your favorite dish and receiving something entirely different just because... you mispronounced its name.
Here are 15 dishes frequently mispronounced worldwide, as introduced by the Bored Panda website.
Jalapeno: is a type of pepper that is green when harvested and turns red if left unused. When smoked and dried, it is called Chipotle. Jalapeno peppers have a heat level ranging from 2,500 to 5,000 Scoville units.
Espresso: derived from the Italian word espressivo, describing a specially brewed drink for customers, originating from the early days when only espresso coffee was served in bars. Today, Espresso is a famous type of coffee worldwide.
Bruschetta: is an appetizer that appeared around the 15th century in Italy. It consists of grilled bread rubbed with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Over time, variations have been added with ingredients like vegetables, red pepper, meat, beans, fresh tomatoes, cheese...
Almond: is not just a nut; in fact, it's the 'kernel' of the nut. Almonds are a nutritious type of nut, beneficial for overall health. They help increase good cholesterol (HDL), reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood, and are heart-friendly.
Buffet: or standing feast, this concept originated in the 17th century in France. A buffet means that guests serve themselves, choosing from a variety of dishes displayed on the restaurant's counters.
Caramel: is a brown liquid obtained by melting various sugars. Caramel is used to add flavor to cakes (such as flan or caramel cake), candies, ice cream, or in the preparation of some Asian dishes.
Hummus: is a dish from the Middle East and Arab region, made from cooked chickpeas mashed and mixed with tahini sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic.
Cocoa: refers to cocoa beans, the raw material used in the food industry to produce high-quality products like chocolate and cocoa.
Pasta: is a type of noodle, a traditional and incredibly famous dish from Italy.
Onion: is a widely used ingredient in many delicious dishes. Originating from Central Asia, onions made their way through Europe before reaching Vietnam.
Raspberry: also known as the 'thimbleberry' or 'bramble fruit,' was documented in English herbals as early as 1548. It became widespread in Europe and North America in the 19th century. In Vietnam, raspberries are cultivated in regions with colder climates.
Tortillas: are flatbread made from corn or wheat flour, originating from Mexico and South American countries. Tortillas are a unique feature of Mexican cuisine. Despite being called bread, they are primarily made from corn flour.
According to Traveltimes.vn
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Reference: Travel guide Mytour
MytourJuly 31, 2015
