British English quiz

nori

Ok so I thought I'd post something a bit different.

I reckon a lot of raw foodies in the UK are pretty familiar with American words for things because of the internet. But if you're from the US, how familiar are you with some of our words? Below are British terms for 10 raw foods, but if you're American, what do you say?

1. courgettes

2. beetroot

3. rocket

4. desiccated coconut

5. coriander

6. aubergines

7. runner beans

8. mangetout

9. linseed

10. spring onions

Post your answers below. (See if you can do it without looking at Wikipedia!)

nori

Hey Starfish well done - you got almost all of them!

The answers are:

1. courgettes = zucchini

2. beetroot = beets

3. rocket = arugula

4. desiccated coconut = shredded coconut

5. coriander = cilantro

6. aubergines = eggplant

7. runner beans = string/green/French beans

8. mangetout = snow peas

9. linseed = flax seeds

10. spring onions = green onions

nori

Oh right. I've seen fresh coriander ("cilantro") leaves and coriander seeds (for use in curries and stuff) but dried coriander/cilantro's a new one on me. Is it like a substitute for the fresh stuff?