Is it difficult for you to remember what foods start with “E”? Don’t worry, we have done the research for you and compiled an extensive list of “E” foods. Some of these are pretty obvious like eggs while others might be a mystery to you. Keep reading to learn more about these “E” foods.
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Eggs
Eggs are one of the most nutritious and versatile foods around the world. They play a role in many sweet and savory recipes from cuisines around the world. Although generally enjoyed for breakfast, there are egg dishes eaten for lunch or dinner as well such as egg fried rice.
Eggs contain a variety of nutrients that are difficult to obtain from the modern diet rich in carbs and sugar. Even eating two eggs a day provides tons of protein, vitamins, and healthy fats.
English Muffins
English Muffins are a popular breakfast food in Australia, North America, and New Zealand. It is a yeast-risen sourdough bread that can be enjoyed with both sweet and savory toppings. English muffins are different from regular muffins since they are not as sweet. They are also an essential ingredient in Eggs Benedict.
For eating, simply slice the muffin in half and enjoy with butter, jam, honey, bacon, cheese, or eggs.
Elbow Macaroni
Elbow macaroni is a type of macaroni with a curved shape. Although there are many types of macaroni, Elbow macaroni is the most common. In fact, in some countries, the word “macaroni” just refers to elbow macaroni.
Elbow macaroni is great in any baked or fried pasta dish. This type of macaroni is commonly used to make pasta and cheese dishes like Mac ‘n’ Cheese and pasta salads.
Enchiladas
An Enchilada is a Mexican dish that consists of a corn tortilla rolled around filling and topped with sauce and cheese. They can contain various fillings such as beans, different meats, cheese, vegetables, or a combination of these ingredients. The sauce used as topping may either be red salsa, a type of mole sauce, or a cheese-based sauce.
There are many varieties of Enchiladas that differ in ingredients and preparation methods across Mexico.
Empanadas
An Empanada is a baked or fried good common in Spanish, Latin American, Southern European, and Filipino cuisine. The dish consists of dough folded over a filling that may be meat, cheese, corn, or other ingredients. The resultant turnover is either baked or fried. There are many varieties of Empanadas such as Argentinian, Italian, Indonesian, and Puerto Rican to name a few.
Eggplant
Eggplant, also known as aubergine or brinjal, is a nightshade vegetable from India and various parts of Asia. It has a vibrant color and bitter flavor which might not be for everyone. When cooked, they develop a creamy consistency and rich, slightly sweet flavor.
You can enjoy this delicious vegetable in a variety of ways. You can thinly slice and bake it for a quick snack or make an elaborate recipe such as Ratatouille or Eggplant Parmesan.
Egg Rolls
Egg Rolls are a common appetizer on the menu at American Chinese restaurants. They are a deep-fried snack consisting of fillings such as shredded cabbage, thinly sliced carrots, and ground pork contained within a wheat flour skin that is wrapped multiple times.
Egg Rolls are commonly eaten using fingers or chopsticks with a dip such as plum sauce, soy sauce, or hot mustard.
Escargot
Escargot is a French dish that consists of cooked land snails. Snail dishes are a part of various cuisines such as Mediterranean (Crete, Cyprus, and Malta), Greek, and North African. The snails are commonly prepared with butter, garlic, thyme, parsley, and pine nuts in French cuisine.
The flavor of cooked snails is similar to chicken with hints of mushroom flavor. Their texture is also similar to mushrooms, chewy and slightly rubbery.
Egg Salad
Egg Salad is a dish that contains scrambled or chopped hard-boiled eggs mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, and celery. It is similar to other salads such as chicken salad, tuna salad, and ham salad.
Typically, an Egg Salad consists of chopped hard-boiled eggs, mustard, mayonnaise, minced onions and celery seasoned with salt, paprika, and black pepper. You an enjoy this simple salad on its own, use it in sandwiches, or with green salads.
Étouffée
Etouffee is a dish that consists of shellfish served over rice that is part of Creole and Cajun cuisine.
In Cajun cuisine, the dish consists of shellfish such as crab, shrimp, or crawfish simmered in a sauce made with light or blonde roux. Whereas, in Creole cuisine, the sauce uses a blond or brown roux which lends it a deeper, nuttier flavor.
Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan or Eggplant Parmigiana is an Italian classic that is basically an eggplant lasagna or layered casserole. It is an Italian classic, commonly enjoyed as a comfort food. The dish consists of breaded eggplant slices layered with Parmesan, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and fresh basil baked until the cheese melts.
This is a generous, heartwarming dish that is a great option for winter nights and family gatherings.
Egg Foo Young
Egg Foo Young, also spelled as Egg Fooyung, Egg Foo Yong, Egg Foo Yung, and Egg Fu Yung, is a vegetable omelet dish from China. It is a fluffy omelet that consists of beaten eggs mixed with bean sprouts, sliced cabbage, mushrooms, spring onions, bamboo sprouts, and water chestnuts. Some recipes for Egg Foo Young also include meats such as pork, shrimp, beef, chicken, or lobster.
Egg Foo Young is generally served with a gravy or sweet-sour sauce and peas.
Eel
Eels are very popular in Japanese cuisine and included in a variety of dishes such as Unadon and Kabayaki. They are also popular in Chinese cuisine as an ingredient in various dishes. In London, eel recipes include jellied eel and pie and mash, a dish that consists of an eel fillet and mashed potatoes. Well-cooked eel has soft, flaky flesh while the flavor is similar to lobster and salmon.
Eggplant Rollatini
Eggplant Rollatini is an Italian dish that consists of thinly sliced eggplant rolled around a ricotta and herb filling. The eggplant slices are either lightly breaded or dusted with wheat flour before rolling around the filling. This dish is similar to Eggplant Parmesan in flavor but involves different techniques. The last step is baking the eggplant rolls with a layer of marinara sauce, fresh basil, and Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Elephant Foot Yam
Elephant Foot Yam, also known as Suran, Jimikand, and Whitespot Giant Arum, is a root vegetable that grows in Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the tropical Pacific Islands. The exterior of the vegetable is dark, almost stone-like while the interior is pale orange. Depending on the cuisine, there is a variety of ways to prepare Elephant Foot Yam. The most popular use for this vegetable across Southeast Asia is in curries.
Emmental
Emmental, also called Emmentaler and Emmenthal, is a Swiss variety of medium-hard cheese. It gets its name from the region of Emmental in Switzerland where it originated. The cheese has a savory flavor but is mild-tasting. It is aromatic and usually identified by the holes (also called the eyes of the cheese). When left to mature for a long time, Emmental develops a rich, nutty flavor and larger holes.
Edam
Edam is a semi-hard cheese from Netherland which gets its name from the town of Edam in North Holland. The common appearance of the cheese is a flat-ended sphere that has a red rind made of paraffin wax. The cheese itself is cream-colored or pale yellow.
Edam cheese has a mildly sweet, nutty flavor similar to Gouda cheese. When left to mature, it develops a characteristic aroma and strong flavor.
Edamame
Edamame is a dish consisting of immature soybeans found in various cuisines with roots in East Asia. The preparation is simple since the pods are usually either boiled or steamed and seasoned with salt and garlic. It is generally a side dish at Japanese restaurants where it is very popular.
These beans are a staple in traditional Japanese and Chinese diets since they are rich in protein and easy to prepare.
Eggnog
Eggnog, historically called milk punch or egg milk punch, is a drink that consists of eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and alcohol such as whisky, rum, bourbon, or brandy. You can also make Eggnog without the addition of alcohol.
It is a rich, sweet beverage with a frothy texture and flavors such as nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove. Commercially prepared Eggnog is available at supermarkets but you can also prepare it at home.
Elderberries
Elderberries grow on Elderberry bushes which also yield sweet-smelling fragrant blossoms. The berries grow in clusters. They are green when unripe but develop a blue-purplish color as they ripen. Ripe Elderberries look similar to blueberries but are much smaller in size.T
hey have a firm, slightly juicy texture with a super tart flavor. The berries are usually unpalatable when raw but when cooked, they acquire a tart-sweet flavor similar to blackberries.
Éclair
An Éclair is a cylindrical oblong pastry made using choux dough, traditionally filled with whipped cream and topped using chocolate icing. There are many kinds of Éclairs that vary in the flavor of both filling and topping but the traditional ones have whipped cream and chocolate. The pastry has a crispy texture which goes well with the soft, light cream inside.
Eccles Cake
An Eccles cake is a round, flat pastry that looks like a biscuit. It consists of a flaky pastry filled with currants and topped with demerara sugar. The Eccles cake gets it name from the town of Eccles in Lancashire, England. Eccles cakes are common in Lancashire with similar recipes around the County of Lancashire.
The traditional way to eat Eccles cakes is with Lancashire cheese but you can also enjoy them with your morning coffee.
English Trifle
Trifle is a popular British layer dessert made with fruit, wine-soaked cake, custard, and whipped cream. The traditional English trifle usually uses strawberries, sherry-soaked pound cake, vanilla custard, and whipped cream. However, there are many varieties of the age-old trifle now with exciting flavors such as coffee, chocolate, even Tiramisu! Trifle is a common dessert at Christmas dinners or family gatherings.
Empire Apples
Empire Apples are a bright to dark red apples that are available during the fall and winter months. Their crispy flesh is sweet and tart at the same time since they are a cross between the sweet Red Delicious Apples and the tart McIntosh Apples.
Snack on these apples fresh or include them in salads and coleslaw. Their complex flavor will shine in sauces and pies as well. Empire Apples also make for a great lunch-box apple since they do not bruise easily.
Ensaïmada
The Ensaimada or Ensaïmada de Mallorca is a dessert from Mallorca in Spain. It is a pastry in a coil shape commonly eaten in Latin America, Philippines, and Southwestern Europe. Ensaimada dates back to the 15th century when it was a common food item at celebrations and festivals. It comes with a generous helping of powdered sugar on top, commonly enjoyed alongside coffee and hot chocolate.
Escarole
Escarole is a leafy green vegetable that belongs to the chicory family. Similar to other chicories, it is a popular ingredient in Italian cuisine. Escarole is a type of Endive and has many names such as broad-leaved endive, Bavarian endive, and Batavian endive.
You can prepare Escarole the same way as collard greens by sautéing and braising. In Italian cuisine, Escarole is a common ingredient in soups and stews.
Endive
Endive is a leafy green vegetable which is part of the Chicory family. It’s a visually appealing and slightly bitter vegetable that is great in salads. However, you can also cook it in a variety of ways such as baking, grilling, or sautéing. There are three main types of Endive which includes the Frisée, the curly Endive, and the broad-leaved Escarole.
The leaves have a unique bitter taste which goes well in salads. They pair well with savory dishes that have naturally sweet ingredients such as pumpkin and corn.
Espresso
Espresso refers to the coffee made with the Italian coffee-brewing technique of the same name. It is the most popular way of making coffee in Italy, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Bulgaria, and Southern France. Espresso tends to be thicker than other types of coffee and has more caffeine compared to most coffee beverages. Espresso is also the base of the popular Cappuccino.
Egg Noodles
Egg Noodles are a type of noodles that is similar to pasta since it uses eggs. Although egg noodles generally contain more eggs than pasta. Egg noodles are common in noodle dishes such as stir-fry and noodle soup. There are many varieties of egg noodles such as the Youmian noodles of China, the Lochsen noodles in Jewish cuisine of Eastern Europe, and Spätzle noodles from Southern Germany.
Erbazzone Reggiano
Erbazzone Reggiano is a recipe from Reggio Emilia in Italy. It consists of a filling of cooked green vegetables in a flaky crust. The filling usually consists of lard, Swiss chard, spinach, and wild herbs for a complex, earthy flavor. This simple recipe is of humble origins as it was mainly eaten by hungry fieldworkers in Reggio Emilia. The two popular variations of this recipe are Erbazzone Correggese and Erbazzone Montanaro.
Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict is a common American breakfast and brunch food which was first popularized in New York City. It consists of an English muffin sliced in half and topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce (a creamy sauce made with butter, egg yolks, lemon juice or vinegar, and seasonings).
There are many variations of Eggs Benedict such as Eggs Blackstone, Eggs Mornay, and Irish Benedict to name a few.
Egg Fruit
Egg Fruit (Pouteria campechiana), also known as Cupcake fruit nd Canistel fruit, is a medium-sized fruit native to Southern Mexico and Central America. It has a curved shape and is orange to brown in color. The flesh of the Egg Fruit is golden yellow with a creamy consistency similar to a hard-boiled egg yolk, which is also the reason for its name. Egg Fruits have a neutral flavor with notes of mango, sweet potato, and pumpkin.
Early Girl Tomatoes
Early Girl is a medium-sized and hardy cultivar of tomatoes. It is particularly popular among home gardeners since it ripens earlier than other varieties of tomatoes. They are the size of a tennis ball and have a bright, sweet flavor which goes well in salads.
If you are a fan of garden tomatoes, Early Girl tomatoes are one of the best options. You can also plant them in containers.
Enfrijoladas
Enfrijoladas are a popular recipe from the Oaxaca region in Mexico. Traditionally, the recipe uses leftovers for a quick dinner but many make Enfrijoladas with fresh ingredients. The dish consists of corn tortillas stuffed with scrambled eggs, roast vegetables, or chicken in a black bean sauce infused with chili.
There are many ways to prepare Enfrijoladas and you can add ingredients of your choice. Some people add sliced avocado, chicken chorizo, and cheese for a heartier meal.