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50 Foods That Start with E

Here are 50 foods that start with the letter E.You might be looking to alphabetize your kitchen. You might just want to win a game of Scrabble. E is the most commonly used letter in the English language, so it makes sense that so many foods start with the letter E. Here are fifty of them, from the everyday to the exotic!

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Popular Foods That Start with E

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Popular Foods That Start with E
1.Elk
2.Eggs
3.Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4.Eggplant
5.Egg Fruit
6.Eggs Benedict
7.Eggs Royale
8.Escabeche
9.Egg Tart
10.Egg Drop Soup
11.Ensaimada
12.Enchiladas
13.Elephant Ears
14.Egg Noodles
15.Easter Eggs
16.Eggplant Parmesan
17.Erbazzone
18.Entrecote
19.Emblic
20.Escallop
21.Ecrevisse
22.Espresso
23.English Walnut
24.Eel
25.Edam
26.Evaporated Milk
27.Eclair
28.Earth Nut
29.Emu Apple
30.Eggnog
31.Elbow Macaroni
32.Egg Salad
33.Elderberries
34.Egg roll
35.Empanada
36.Escargot
37.Eggo Waffles
38.Escarole
39.Edamame
40.Endive
41.Emmanthaler
42.Enset
43.Egg White Omelette
44.Ears of Corn
45.English sole
46.Eschalot
47.Etouffee
48.Easter Pie
49.English muffin
50.English Spinach

1.Elk

Elk meat is tender, tasty, and extremely lean. It’s similar to venison, but as the elk is a much larger animal than the deer, elk steaks themselves are bigger.

2.Eggs

Eggs

Eggs are a staple food all over the world. People eat the eggs of various birds and reptiles as a major food source. You might be most familiar with the chicken eggs you find at the local supermarket. Pacific Islanders often feast on turtle eggs found in underground burrows on the beach!

3.Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra virgin olive oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the purest, tastiest form of olive oil. It’s made from cold-processed olives and nothing more. Extra virgin olive oil is great to cook meat, fry vegetables, or pour over crusty Italian bread as a delicious snack.

4.Eggplant

Eggplant

These deep purple fruits are so named because their juvenile form looks so much like a chicken egg. Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a delicious food that can be sliced, fried, added to pasta, or turned into a stew.

5.Egg Fruit

egg fruit

No, it’s not an eggplant! Egg fruit is native to Central America. It’s sweet, with a texture reminiscent of pudding or custard. Egg fruit is a popular topping for ice cream.

6.Eggs Benedict

egg benedict

Eggs Benedict was, according to folklore, invented to cure hangovers. But that doesn’t mean you need a big night in order to enjoy it! Take an English muffin, add bacon, Hollandaise sauce, and a poached egg.

7.Eggs Royale

Eggs royale

Imagine Eggs Benedict, but instead of bacon, you include smoked salmon. That’s the recipe for Eggs Royale, which replaces the crispy texture of bacon with the smooth texture of salmon. It’s different, but just as nice.

8.Escabeche

escabeche

You might not be familiar with escabeche, but it’s a delicacy. It consists of a fried, marinated fish, served cold. The fish is soaked in an acid such as vinegar, lemon or lime juice, or a mixture of both, before serving.

9.Egg Tart

egg tart

The egg tart was developed in Canton, China, during British occupation. Egg tarts are made of sweet shortcrust pastry, which contains creamy egg custard.

10.Egg Drop Soup

egg drop soup

Egg drop soup is made with a lightly seasoned broth, which has raw eggs whipped into it while cooking. This process creates delicate egg ribbons throughout the soup.

11.Ensaimada

ensaimada

Ensaimada is a Spanish sweetbread. It is made with a mixture of eggs, flour, water, sugar, and pork lard. It can be eaten on its own or you can add your own filling, like a donut.

12.Enchiladas

enchiladas

Take a corn tortilla. Fill it with your favorite combination of pork, chicken, beef, vegetables or beans. Top it with some sauce and cheese, then bake it. Now you have this delicious Mexican food, packed with flavor and nutrients. Yum!

13.Elephant Ears

elephant ears

This Canadian carnival snack gets its name from its broad, flat shape. To make elephant ears, you deep-fry dough and then sprinkle it with powdered sugar. Sweet and crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside.

14.Egg Noodles

egg noodles

These are very popular in Asian cuisine, as they are nutritious and more filling than simple rice or flour noodles. Like pasta, egg noodles work with just about any topping you can think of.

15.Easter Eggs

Easter eggs

Delicious egg-shaped chocolates! These sweet treats are served over the Easter weekend. In some countries, the adults hide Easter eggs throughout the house and the children get to hunt for them. Any eggs you find, you get to eat!

16.Eggplant Parmesan

eggplant parmesan

Called Parmigiana di Melanzane in Italian, this is a hearty dish from the Southern regions of Italy. Thinly sliced eggplant is fried and topped with cheese and a rich tomato sauce. This is then placed into the oven and baked.

17.Erbazzone

erbazzone

This savory pie is made from spinach, eggs, bacon, onion, and cheese of your choice. You should use puff pastry and serve Erbazzone in summertime.

18.Entrecote

entrecote

Entrecote is a centrepiece of French cuisine. It’s a premium cut of beef, taken from the sirloin. Entrecote should be highly marbled, and very tender.

19.Emblic

emblic

Also known as the Indian Gooseberry, emblic isn’t just a tasty fruit. It also has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It tastes good and it’s good for you!

20.Escallop

escalope

Escallop refers to a piece of meat with no bones that has been flattened with a mallet. Escallop is often served fried and crumbed. Because the meat is so thin, it cooks very quickly.

21.Ecrevisse

ecrevisse

This is what the French call crayfish. Crayfish are small, lobster-like creatures with a lot of flavor. You may also know them as crawfish, yabbies, or mudbugs.

22.Espresso

Espresso

What breakfast would be complete without steaming hot Espresso coffee? Espresso coffee is often stronger than French press or freeze-dried coffee.

23.English Walnut

English Walnut

English walnuts are sweet, hard, and full of protein and healthy fats. A perfect snack for long trips or hikes!

24.Eel

eel fish

These long, snakelike fish are surprisingly tasty. Eels were widely consumed in Europe until relatively recently. In Japan, eel sashimi is called unagi.

25.Edam

edam

This Dutch cheese has an inedible rind of red wax. The cheese itself is creamy and delicious!

26.Evaporated Milk

Evaporated Milk

Evaporated milk has 60% of its water content removed via, you guessed it, evaporation. Evaporated milk comes in cans and unlike condensed milk contains no additional sugar.

27.Eclair

Eclair

This French pastry is dipped in chocolate and filled with fresh cream. They’re surprisingly easy to make at home, too!

28.Earth Nut

Earth Nut

You might know the earth nut better as the humble peanut. Peanuts aren’t actually nuts - they’re a legume, more closely related to peas and beans than walnuts.

29.Emu Apple

Emu Apple

Emu apple is a native Australian fruit that looks like a cranberry. They are peppery and sweet, and are used more for seasoning than as a food in and of themselves.

30.Eggnog

Eggnog

Eggnog is a popular hot drink served in the holiday months. A spiced mixture of cream, sugar, raw eggs, and either brandy or rum, eggnog tastes just like Christmas!

31.Elbow Macaroni

Elbow Macaroni

Elbow macaroni is just one of many pasta shapes. It is best for chunkier sauces and ragus  as its shape will catch the ingredients and stick to the sauce.

32.Egg Salad

egg salad

Boil a few eggs, add mayonnaise, and season to taste with your favorite herbs and spices. Egg salad is a very popular side dish because it’s so easy to make.

33.Elderberries

Elderberries

Elderberries are native to Northern Europe. They have a tarter taste than other berries, and are often used to make wine, or a type of cordial for flavoring other drinks.

34.Egg roll

Egg Roll

Egg rolls are a crispy treat often filled with pork or cabbage. They’re deep-fried to get that crispy texture and even come in vegetarian options.

35.Empanada

Empanada

Not to be confused with enchiladas. Empanadas are common in Latin American cuisine. A fried turnover pastry with a delicious filling. The filling can be savory or sweet!

36.Escargot

Escargot

Snails! This French dish is often served with a tasty garlic butter coating.

37.Eggo Waffles

Eggo Waffles

These waffles might be just as famous for appearing on Stranger Things as for their delicious taste! These toaster waffles are a family favorite.

38.Escarole

Escarole

This leafy, kale-like vegetable is often overlooked. It is great for salads, with a crisp, slightly bitter taste.

39.Edamame

Edamame

These juvenile soybeans are a high-protein healthy snack. Many people use them to lose weight as they leave you feeling full and are low in calories.

40.Endive

Endive

Endives are much tastier when cooked. You can eat them raw, but cooking imbues endive with a nutty, roasted flavor. After cooking it’s delicious in a salad.

41.Emmanthaler

Emmanthaler

This buttery, firm cheese originated in Switzerland. This Swiss cheese has holes and a sweet flavor. Perfect for sandwiches and burgers.

42.Enset

This banana-like fruit is native to Ethopia. Enset is small and sweet, and is a staple of native cuisine.

43.Egg White Omelette

Egg White Omelette

Just like a regular omelette, with no yolk. Egg white omelette is popular among people watching their cholesterol. It has a lighter, more delicate flavor and texture than yellow omelettes.

44.Ears of Corn

Ears of Corn

Corn is actually a type of grain, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying it like a vegetable. Corn grows in a sheath, called an “ear”, and has a sweet flavor perfect for pies and grills.

45.English sole

English sole

This fish is both salty and sweet. Its flavor makes it a staple of the English fish and chip shop. As a lean protein, however, you can also enjoy it with fresh vegetables.

46.Eschalot

Eschalot

Eschalot is a type of onion that seems like an onion-garlic hybrid. Eschalot bulbs are sweet and mild-flavored, and are delicious cooked or in a salad.

47.Etouffee

Etouffee

Etouffee is a thick Cajun shellfish soup. It is usually made with crawfish (or ecrevisse) and served over rice.

48.Easter Pie

Easter Pie

Easter pie is a celebration of Italian abundance! It includes absolutely massive amounts of meat, including sausage, prosciutto, salami, and capicola. If that wasn’t enough, there’s mozzarella cheese, ricotta, red bell peppers, and spinach, too.

49.English muffin

English muffin

English muffins are small, soft, and round. They’re often served toasted as a breakfast food. They’re a little more popular in England than in the USA, too.

50.English Spinach

English Spinach

English spinach has soft, green leaves, and is flavorsome whether you eat it raw or cooked. It won’t quite give you Popeye’s strength, but it is packed with iron and other vitamins and minerals.

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