There are all sorts of food that starts with F for us to discover and learn about in the planet. From vegetables, meat, fruits, and even edible flowers, the list goes on.
Expand your vocabulary with our top list of our favorite food that starts with F. As part of our blog series, as we work through the alphabet, we’ve compiled a list of foods from around the globe beginning with F.
Let’s open our minds and think of the foods we love and once loved, help expand our knowledge with this catalogue of food that starts with F.
It’s so amazing to see how many foods we can name that starts with the letter F! The purpose of this collection and series is to expand your understanding and give you some ideas when preparing meals for your family and friends to enjoy.
From fried fish to fish and chips, and from fresh salads to fresh smoothies, here are our top list of food that stars with F! Hope you ENJOY the list!
Flan
Flan is a gorgeously sweet, smooth, and silky dessert that is enjoyed by cultures all around the world.
Fried Rice
If you loved our Haitian Black Rice which is bold in flavor, then you’ll appreciate a delicious fried rice recipe.
Normally cooked in wok, fried rice is a combination of cooked rice, fried eggs, vegetables, and meat or seafood.
Frikkadel
A popular Afrikaner and Dutch dish that’s made of deep-fried meatballs prepared with onions, bread, eggs, vinegar, and spices.
Fufu
Normally enjoyed with soup or stew, like this Haitian Legume or eggplant stew, fufu is boiled cassava then mashed to a mushy texture.
Fulmedames
Sometimes referred to as Ful, Fulmedames is a stew which include cooked fava beans that’s mashed, and served with vegetable oil, cumin, and optionally with chopped parsley, garlic, onion, lemon juice, chili pepper and other vegetable, herb and spice ingredients.
Funkaso
Sometimes referred to as fried dumplings, Funkaso is a Nigerian dish of millet pancakes containing wheat and sugar. It can be enjoyed with snacks or with stew.
Fish And Chips
Dating back to the 16th century in Spain and Portugal where it originated and settling in England, Fish and chips first appeared in the UK in the 1860s, and by 1930s there were many shops in England.
These Air Fryer Fish and Chips are exactly what you need to put on the menu every week! Air Fryer recipes are an excellent way to enjoy healthy, crispy foods. The air fryer tilapia is cooked to perfection without using a large amount of oil.
Fajita
If you love Mexican foods as much as we do, you’ll enjoy this air fryer chicken fajita recipe.
Falafel
Especially made for chickpea lovers, falafel is looks very similar to meatballs, but is a deep-fried round shape ball or patty that’s made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both.
French Toast
Breakfast is the most important part of the day, and these French toasts do not disappoint.
You’ll enjoy these Brioche French Toast Recipe and will want to make over and over again for your family.
This none-eggy, none-soggy, and the most well-done brioche toast you will want to taste and make every weekend. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside.
Fennel
Although they look very different, but fennel is a member of the carrot family. However, fennel is not a root vegetable. They grow above ground.
The fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B-6, and phytonutrient content in fennel, coupled with its lack of cholesterol, all support heart health.
Fennel contains significant amounts of fiber.
Frozen Fries (Sweet Potato)
Say hello to frozen sweet potato fries in air fryer, and goodbye to deep fried fries.
These fries are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
You can season them however fits your fancy; although, I think simply adding salt and pepper will do the trick.
Fettuccine
Hello pasta lovers! Fettuccine is a popular type of pasta in Roman and Tuscan cuisine.
This pasta is typically made from flour and egg.
Feijoa Fruit
Feijoas originate from Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina, however they were bought to New Zealand in the 1920’s.
Feijoa is filled with source of soluble dietary fiber. It also has a good sour of vitamin C.
The fruit can be eaten out of hand to enjoy its natural flavor and unique taste.
It can be consumed in the form of juice.
If you love salads, Feijoa can also be added to salads.
For sweet lovers, the fruit can be included in cakes and other baking goods
Fattoush
Fattoush is a popular Levantine salad. The salad consists toasted or fried pieces of flat bread, also known as khubz. It also includes vegetables and herbs.
Fiorentina
Have you heard of Florentine? There are many beliefs of what Florentine is. But the Florentine biscuit is a sweet pastry of nuts and fruit. Some may also argue that it is a T-bone cut from a certain part of the animal.
When making Florentine breakfast, one can include ingredients such as
- Beans
- Mushrooms
- Potatoes
- Artichokes
Frittata
When I think of frittata, I immediately think of Kuku Sabzi, which is a healthy Iranian food recipe casserole that’s mixed with fresh green herbs, eggs, fruits, and nuts.
A delicious Sabzi recipe, Mediterranean dish that’s a MUST have on your recipe repertoire.
Hope you enjoyed this compiled list of food that starts with F.
More Food To Learn About
The list goes on and one when it comes to learning about food beginning with F, for now visit our list of foods from other letters from the alphabet!
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Lima Ekram says
What a great collection – made me think of a couple of dishes that I havent made in a while!
Lima Ekram says
What an awesome list! I need to make some fritatas now!!
Adrianne says
I love this idea! So many foods that didn’t easily spring to mind. Fries, they are my favourite for sure, cheers!
Jill says
Fish and chips, falafel and french toast. Those are some great ones! Interesting to read about some of the others I had no idea about, too.
Claudia Lamascolo says
What a fantastic list I really appreciate the in depth writing and knowledge. I learned alot on this post thanks!
Mirlene says
So glad to hear that.
Sarah Baumeister says
What a fun list. I want some of everything. Just Pinned!
Mirlene says
Thank you very much, Sarah!
Annie says
Ah, hardly ever see frikadellar mentioned online. We are used to the danish version, since that’s our heritage. I wonder if there is a big difference. Ours is meatballs (similar to Swedish meatballs) with a brown sauce. I’m sure I have my grandmothers recipe somewhere if you are interested.
Mirlene says
Hi Annie!
WOW. That’s amazing. I am so happy to read about the different versions. In regards to your grandmother’s recipe, yes, we are very interested and would be honored to make it and post it on the site. Thank you. Please feel free to email us. Thanks again!
Amber says
Such an amazing list. There are so many I did not know about. It’s great to learn about these foods from around the world.