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15ml

One tablespoon is 15 ml. It’s used as a standard for accurately measuring liquids and powders when cooking. By the way, a teaspoon is 5 ml, which is one third the size of a tablespoon.

fruit

The tiny specks on the surface of a strawberry may look like seeds at first glance, but they are actually the fruit. The red part is called the receptacle, which supports these fruits. By the way, strawberries that are red all over and have these specks turned red as well are said to be delicious.

mangosteen

While durian is called the king of fruits, mangosteen is known as the queen of fruits for its delicious flavor and high nutritional value. Mainly produced in Southeast Asia, it is loved by many for its rich aroma and sweet-and-tart taste.

The “salad” in “salad oil”

It’s said that “salad flavor” refers to something tossed with vegetable oil and seasoned with salt. Since it evokes vegetables, it’s unexpectedly different if you don’t know the origin. There’s also a theory that the word changed from “salt” to “salad.”

from the outside

In Western dining etiquette, you generally use the knife and fork from the outside in. This ensures that as you move from the appetizer to the main course, you naturally select the appropriate cutlery.

staple bread

In Japan, bread is categorized into several types based on its intended use. Among them, the formal name for the loaf bread commonly eaten as a staple at the daily table is “shushokuyō pan” (bread for staple use). This refers to the square-shaped loaves typically found in supermarkets and bakeries, which are frequently used for breakfast and lunch.

Surströmming

Surströmming is a traditional Swedish canned fermented herring that emits a very strong odor. Commonly eaten around the Midsummer festival, this food is recommended to be opened outdoors due to its smell—often described as resembling rot.