Delicious Foods That Start With the Letter X

X is very cool but underrepresented letter, especially when it comes to food. Fortunately for us foodies, the Internet exists. Here are some delicious foods that starts with x.

• Xacuti (Goan Curry)

  Xacuti is a spicy and tangy Goan curry usually made with chicken or lamb.

  Recipe:

  Ingredients: Chicken 500g, Coconut (grated) 1 cup, Xacuti Masala 4 tbsp, Onion 1, Tomato 1, Oil, Salt.
  Method: Sauté onions in oil, add Xacuti masala and grated coconut. Add chicken, tomatoes, and salt. Cook till chicken is done.

  
  
• Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings)

  Xiaolongbao are Chinese soup dumplings that contain a filling and a gelatinized meat broth.

  Recipe:

  Ingredients: Pork 200g, Gelatin 2 tbsp, Flour 200g, Yeast 1 tsp, Water, Salt, Soy Sauce.
  Method: Prepare dough with flour, yeast, and water. Prepare filling with pork, gelatin, and seasonings. Wrap filling in dough, steam for 15 minutes.

  
  
• Xnipec (Yucatecan Salsa)

  Xnipec is a type of Yucatecan salsa made from habanero peppers and red onions.

  Recipe:

  Ingredients: Red Onion 1, Habanero Pepper 1, Lime Juice, Salt.
  Method: Finely chop onion and pepper. Mix with lime juice and salt. Let it sit for 15 minutes before serving.

  
  
• Xacuti (Goan Curry)

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• Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings)

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• Xnipec (Yucatecan Salsa)

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• Xoi (Sticky Rice)

  Xoi is a Vietnamese dish made from glutinous rice and commonly topped with sesame seeds and mung beans.

  Recipe:

  Soak glutinous rice overnight, steam it, and top with mung beans and sesame seeds.

  
  
• Xiphias (Swordfish)

  Xiphias refers to swordfish, a popular fish in various cuisines.

  Recipe:

  Grill swordfish steaks with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  
  
• Xalapa Punch

  A cocktail named after the capital city of the state of Veracruz in Mexico.

  Recipe:

  Mix rum, pineapple juice, and grenadine. Serve over ice.

  
  
• Xmas Cookies

  Traditional Christmas cookies, often decorated.

  Recipe:

  Use a basic sugar cookie recipe and add holiday-themed decorations.

  
  
• Xenophobe's Fear (cocktail)

  A weird name for a cocktail.

  Recipe:

  Mix gin, dry vermouth, and olive juice. Stir well and strain into a glass.

  
  
• Xocolatl (Ancient Chocolate Drink)

  Xocolatl is an ancient Aztec chocolate drink, spiced with chilies.

  Recipe:

  Mix cocoa, water, and chili pepper. Heat until warm.

  
  
• Xouba (European Pilchard)

  Xouba is a type of small sardine found in the Atlantic coasts of Spain and Portugal.

  Recipe:

  Grill or fry the sardines with olive oil and sea salt.

  
  
• Xampinyons En Salsa (Mushrooms in Sauce)

  A Catalan dish involving mushrooms cooked in a rich sauce.

  Recipe:

  Sauté mushrooms, add tomato sauce, garlic, and cook until tender.

  
  
• Xató (Catalan Salad)

  Xató is a Catalan winter salad, typically featuring endives and cod.

  Recipe:

  Mix endives and flaked cod, add olives. Dress with romesco sauce.

  
  

And that's it! Now you'll have an answer the next time your kid asks you what is a food that starts with x. If you want something a little more common, check out my list of foods that start with the letter e.