Xigua means watermelon in Chinese. This fruit is a delicious treat that comes packed with many nutritional benefits and belongs to the same family as cucumber, pumpkin, and squash.
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Xanthan Gum
Xanthan gum is a plant thickening agent used for baking and cooking. This sticky gum is not meant to be eaten alone but acts perfectly as a binding agent.
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Xavier soup
A classic Italian soup prepared with those juicy chicken dumplings. It is not that well-known, but many will probably know that the Xavier soup is named after Saint Francis Xavier.
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Xinomavro grapes
Xinomavro is a combination of the words Xino and Mavro, which means sour and black. You will be surprised to see its robust structure compared to normal grapes.
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Xavier steak
This bonafide X dish is one of the most natural recipes to prepare. You will surely understand that the term ‘super delicious’ is not an exaggeration for this dish.
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Xoconostle
Xoconostle is a common food that starts with the letter X. It is a native fruit primarily grown in the central part of Mexico. The prickly pear cactus is a treat to the eye.
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Xiaolongbao
Xiaolongbao is a Chinese steamed bun made in an old-fashioned way. This dish has close connections with Wuxi and Shanghai areas, but it has made its way around the globe.
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Xacuti
Xacuti is a unique curry from the state of Goa in India. It is made from coconut paste and tossed with some homemade spices.
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Xylitol
Xylitol is widely used and consumed in candies and oral care products. It is a preventive way to decrease plaque and tooth decay.
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Xouba
Xouba, a small sardine-like fish, is a native to Spain. The fish are often caught in nets alongside sardines and it is considered one of the oiliest cold-water fishes.
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Xanthia
This unique and flavorful cocktail is made for special occasions and consists of ¾ ounce of yellow Chartreuse, ¾ ounce of gin, ¾ ounce of cherry brandy, and 3-4 ice cubes.
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Xingren donfu
The dessert is made by mixing creamy almond milk, thickener agar-agar, gelatin, and a sugar boost. You may also replace the almond milk with apricot milk.
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Xampinyonsen salsa
Xampinyons en salsa is commonly eaten in many Latin American countries. It is a tapas dish made with stir-fried onion, garlic, and a large portion of wild mushrooms.
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Xoi
Xoi is a native Vietnamese dish that is extremely popular and inexpensive. The dish is sticky rice that is used as a base for other local recipes. The rice can be eaten as a main dish as well.
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Xocolatl
Xocolatl is a word that you may recognize or might have heard of before. It is similar to chocolate but bitter, and it is used in our hot chocolate.
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Ximenia
Ximenia is a deciduous tree, and a small shrub thinly branched with sour plum with smooth skin and ripened to orange-red.
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Xia Mi
Xia Mi is a type of shrimp that is mostly found in China. They are small dried shrimps and are a bit less tasty and flavorful than other types of shrimps.
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Xidoufen
Xidoufen is a famous Chinese soup made from boiled peameal. It is often flavored with garlic, onion, and ginger, along with chili flakes and chili oil to add some heat.
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Xmas cookies
Xmas cookies or Xmas biscuits bring back many memories for many. These traditionally sugar-coated cookies based on family traditions are made in different shapes, colors, and sizes.
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Xi Gua Lao
Xi Gua Lao is a part of Beijing's traditional cuisine. The dish is commonly prepared using ingredients like watermelon, cherries, sugar, vanilla powder, and agar.
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Xnipec
Xnipec is a Yucatan salsa made from fresh habanero peppers, juicy tomatoes, sour onion, tangy orange, and more. Trust me this dish packs some real heat that will surely make you sweat.
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Xo sauce
Xo sauce is a flavor bomb that is a blend of abundant dried seafood and curried ham. This umami-flavored dish from Hong Kong is commonly found in the southern Chinese regions.
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Xalapa punch
Xalapa punch is an intriguing blend of all your favorite hard drinks such as rum, brandy, and red wine. You will be amazed by the punch of the black tea and heated tangy orange rinds.
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Xiangcaojing
Xiangcaojing is a typical flavoring agent like the vanilla extract that you may come across in many recipes and the flavor is incredible.
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Xiphias
Xiphias is not widely eaten because of the high level of toxicity due to the presence of methylmercury. It is not recommended to eat it on a regular basis.
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Final Word
We have included almost all foods and recipes that start with the letter 'X'. The list has aimed to put together many food items that may sound weird and some that can make you go wild.