Foods that start with 'mi'? Useful words for Shiritori
When someone asks you to name a food that starts with “mi,” it’s not easy to come up with one right away, is it?
The classic example is mikan (mandarin orange), but that would be disallowed in shiritori…
So in this article, I’d like to introduce a variety of foods that start with “mi.”
I’ve gathered foods beginning with “mi,” ranging from two to six characters—such as mizuna, Minazuki, and meatballs—so feel free to use this list whenever you need it, like for a shiritori game.
You might even discover a food you’ve never encountered before!
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4 letters (1–10)
Minazuki (the sixth month of the traditional Japanese calendar; literally ‘month without water’)
Minazuki is a word that refers to the month of June.
There is also a Japanese confection called minazuki, which is uirō topped with azuki beans.
myoga (Japanese ginger)
Myoga, which you start seeing more often in supermarkets in summer, has a distinctive, slightly quirky flavor that can divide opinions, but it’s a popular garnish with many devoted fans.
5 characters (1–10)
cherry tomato
It’s one of those vegetables that often appears on the table—added to salads or used as a colorful garnish.
There are many kinds of cherry tomatoes, not just red but also yellow, and not only perfectly round ones but also elongated varieties.
It’s interesting how each type has its own distinct flavor.
Mirin-age (Mirin-fried snack)
As the name suggests, mirin-age are rice crackers that are fried after being coated with a sauce made from mirin and soy sauce.
Their sweet-and-salty flavor and crunchy texture are so tasty that many people find themselves eating more than they intended.
meat pie
A meat pie is a dish made by baking pastry filled with meat, and it is said to have originated in the United Kingdom.
The meat used can include beef, pork, and chicken, as well as lamb.
6 characters (1–10)
Mille-feuille
A pastry with layers of puff pastry filled with whipped cream or custard is called a mille-feuille.
By extension, anything arranged in layers is sometimes described as mille-feuille-style.
meatloaf
Meatloaf might not ring a bell for those not very familiar with cooking.
It refers to a dish made by mixing ground meat with onions, breadcrumbs, and eggs, shaping it in a mold, and baking it.
Part of its appeal is how fun it is to customize—such as adding hard-boiled eggs inside, or incorporating vegetables and cheese.