时间:2018-12-08 作者:英语课 分类:VOA标准英语2017年(11月)


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India Seeks to Promote a Staple 1 Dish as Its Brand Food Across Globe


Indian cuisine 2 is often identified with spicy 3 curries 4 and a range of kebabs, but the government wants to propel a staple dish made with rice and lentils across the global stage. The dish recently came under the spotlight 5 as a team of leading Indian chefs prepared a record 918 kilograms of the meal, called “khichdi,” at the World Food India Conference in New Delhi.


This dish, which top Indian chefs steam cooked in a giant wok 6 in the heart of New Delhi, was no gourmet 7 preparation. But the traditional dish has been prepared for centuries in homes across the diverse country with rice, lentils and sometimes a sprinkling of vegetables and other grains.


Calling it a super food associated with health and nutrition, the government promoted “khichdi” as “Brand India food” at the recent World Food India Conference.


Oozing 8 confidence about popularizing it across the world, Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi points out that “khichdi” was as popular on tables in erstwhile palaces as in ordinary kitchens.


“If paella from Spain can be global then why not 'khichdi'? This has health benefits, it has wellness, it is a detox food, it is a royal food. It deserves a global platform and recognition,” he said.


The selection of the humblest dish among Indian cuisines 10 has raised many eyebrows 11 among those who question if global palates will relish 12 the culinary experience of what most Indians associate not with indulgence but comfort food.


Chef Imtiaz Qureshi is optimistic there is room for innovation to suit all tastes.


“Khichdi can be made with mutton, fish, chicken. You can also add whatever vegetables you like, Indian or Western, from broccoli 13 to zucchini to capsicum,” he said.


The 918 kilograms of “khichdi” prepared on Saturday has made it to the Guinness Book of World Records. However it remains 14 to be seen whether it makes its mark in the world. But for the time being the humble 9 dish is getting the attention and appreciation 15 it has seldom enjoyed in ordinary homes.



1 staple
n.主要产物,常用品,主要要素,原料,订书钉,钩环;adj.主要的,重要的;vt.分类
  • Tea is the staple crop here.本地产品以茶叶为大宗。
  • Potatoes are the staple of their diet.土豆是他们的主要食品。
2 cuisine
n.烹调,烹饪法
  • This book is the definitive guide to world cuisine.这本书是世界美食的权威指南。
  • This restaurant is renowned for its cuisine.这家餐馆以其精美的饭菜而闻名。
3 spicy
adj.加香料的;辛辣的,有风味的
  • The soup tasted mildly spicy.汤尝起来略有点辣。
  • Very spicy food doesn't suit her stomach.太辣的东西她吃了胃不舒服。
4 curries
n.咖喱食品( curry的名词复数 )
  • Coconut is a basic ingredient for many curries. 椰子是多种咖喱菜的基本成分。
  • Coriander is used in Indian curries, gin, American cigarettes, and sausage. 胡荽多被用在:印度咖哩粉,杜松子酒,美国香烟,香肠。 来自互联网
5 spotlight
n.公众注意的中心,聚光灯,探照灯,视听,注意,醒目
  • This week the spotlight is on the world of fashion.本周引人瞩目的是时装界。
  • The spotlight followed her round the stage.聚光灯的光圈随着她在舞台上转。
6 wok
n.锅,炒菜锅
  • I'm not teaching my students how to use a wok.我不是教我的学生们如何用炒菜的。
  • He threw the meat into his biggest wok to cook.他把肉扔到最大的一口锅里煮。
7 gourmet
n.食物品尝家;adj.出于美食家之手的
  • What does a gourmet writer do? 美食评论家做什么?
  • A gourmet like him always eats in expensive restaurants.像他这样的美食家总是到豪华的餐馆用餐。
8 oozing
v.(浓液等)慢慢地冒出,渗出( ooze的现在分词 );使(液体)缓缓流出;(浓液)渗出,慢慢流出
  • Blood was oozing out of the wound on his leg. 血正从他腿上的伤口渗出来。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The wound had not healed properly and was oozing pus. 伤口未真正痊瘉,还在流脓。 来自《简明英汉词典》
9 humble
adj.谦卑的,恭顺的;地位低下的;v.降低,贬低
  • In my humble opinion,he will win the election.依我拙见,他将在选举中获胜。
  • Defeat and failure make people humble.挫折与失败会使人谦卑。
10 cuisines
n.烹饪( cuisine的名词复数 );菜肴;(通常指昂贵的饭店中的)饭菜;烹饪艺术
  • Could you tell me the different features of these cuisines? 能不能告诉我这些不同的烹调流派各自有哪些特点? 来自地道口语脱口SHOW 高中超越版
  • Ice sculptures are used as decorations in some cuisines, especially in Asia. 冰雕在某些菜肴中被当作装饰品,尤其在亚洲。 来自互联网
11 eyebrows
眉毛( eyebrow的名词复数 )
  • Eyebrows stop sweat from coming down into the eyes. 眉毛挡住汗水使其不能流进眼睛。
  • His eyebrows project noticeably. 他的眉毛特别突出。
12 relish
n.滋味,享受,爱好,调味品;vt.加调味料,享受,品味;vi.有滋味
  • I have no relish for pop music.我对流行音乐不感兴趣。
  • I relish the challenge of doing jobs that others turn down.我喜欢挑战别人拒绝做的工作。
13 broccoli
n.绿菜花,花椰菜
  • She grew all the broccoli plants from seed.这些花椰菜都是她用种子培育出来的。
  • They think broccoli is only green and cauliflower is only white.他们认为西兰花只有绿色的,而菜花都是白色的。
14 remains
n.剩余物,残留物;遗体,遗迹
  • He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
  • The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。
15 appreciation
n.评价;欣赏;感谢;领会,理解;价格上涨
  • I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
  • I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。
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