List of Foods that Start with M

The letter M is the thirteenth letter of the English alphabet. Here is a list of foods that start with the letter M, along with their definitions.

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Common Foods that Start with M

  • Macaroni: A type of pasta with a tubular shape.
  • Macaroon: A small sweet confection made with coconut, almonds, or a similar nut.
  • Maize: Another term for corn.
  • Malanga: A starchy plant that is a staple in some tropical countries.
  • Malt: Grain that is dried to increase its sugar content, which is then used in the brewing of beer and whiskey.
  • Mandarin Orange: A sweet orange with a loose skin.
  • Mango: A tropical fruit with a sweet, succulent flesh.
  • Maple Syrup: The liquid that is tapped from the maple tree.
  • Margarine: A butter substitute that is made of vegetable oils.
  • Marionberry: A berry that is native to Oregon and is a cross between two blackberry hybrids.
  • Marmalade: A fruit preserve made from the juices of several citrus fruits.
  • Marmite: A spread made from yeast extract.
  • Marshmallow: A confection made of sugar, starch, gelatin, and/or egg white.
  • Mashed Potatoes: Potatoes that have been boiled and mashed.
  • Mayonnaise: A sauce made from egg yolks, vegetable oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and seasonings.
  • Meat: Edible animal flesh including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, or fish.
  • Meatball: A small round ball of minced meat that is cooked.
  • Meatloaf: A mixture of ground meat and other ingredients baked into a loaf shape.
  • Melon: A fruit that is similar to a squash, but is sweet and juicy.
  • Meringue: A confection made of egg whites, sugar, and sometimes water or fruit purée.
  • Milk: The liquid that comes from the mammary glands of mammals.
  • Milkshake: A blended liquid that includes milk, ice cream, and various flavored syrups.
  • Millet: A cereal that is used in cooking and for animal feed.
  • Minced meat: Grounded meat.
  • Mint: A leafy herb that is used in cooking and for medicinal purposes.
  • Molasses: The thick syrup left over from the boiling of sugar canes.
  • Mozzarella: A soft white cheese made from curdled milk.
  • Muffin: A small cake that is usually baked in a cup shape.
  • Muffuletta: A round, flat Italian sandwich that is filled with salami, ham, and other meats, cheese and olives.
  • Mulberries: A sweet fruit that is produced on the mulberry plant.
  • Mushroom: A type of edible fungus.
  • Mussels: A shellfish from the family of bivalves.
  • Mustard: A strong yellow sauce made from ground mustard seeds.
  • Mutton: Meat that comes from a mature sheep.

European Foods that Start with M

  • Minestrone: A thick soup that is usually named after its main ingredient.
  • Mousse: A dessert made from whipped ingredients such as eggs, cream, and/or fruit.

Mexican Foods that Start with M

  • Menudo: A traditional soup made with tripe, hominy, salsa and salt.
  • Mole Sauce: A thick, spicy sauce that is made with dried chiles, sesame seeds, onions and other spices.

Indian Foods that Start with M

  • Madras Curry: A hot, red curry with heavy use of chili powder.
  • Mulligatawny: A hearty soup of vegetables and spices.

Oriental Foods that Start with M

  • Mapo Tofu: [Chinese] A dish made by stir-frying tofu and ground meat with fermented black bean paste.
  • Massaman Curry: [Thai] A mild curry with chicken, potatoes, ground peanuts and coconut milk.
  • Miso: [Japanese] A fermented soybean paste.
  • Mochi: [Japanese] A type of sticky rice cake.
  • Moon Cake: [Chinese] A round pastry with a sweet filling.
  • Mu Shu Pork: [Chinese] A dish of pork served in a thick sauce that is wrapped in pancakes and served with vegetables.

Middle Eastern Foods that Start with M

  • Maqluba: A dish where meat or vegetables are cooked with rice in a pot, which is flipped upside-down when served.

African Foods that Start with M

  • Maafe: [West African] A spicy peanut stew made with beef, potatoes and carrots.
  • Mala Mogodu: [South African] A stew made from tripe.
  • Malva Pudding: [South African] A fruit pudding made with apricot jam and served with custard.
  • Mandazi: [Ethiopian] A type of fried bread.
  • Marghi Special: [Nigerian] A stewed dish made of vegetables and fish.
  • Mbongo Tchobi: [Cameroonian] A spicy black stew made from okra.
  • Mealie Bread: [South African] A type of sweet bread baked with creamed corn.
  • Moambe chicken: [Central African] A chicken dish cooked in palm butter and spinach.
  • Moin Moin: [Nigerian] A steamed bean pudding.
  • Mugoyo: [Ugandan] A dish made from a mixture of sweet potatoes and kidney beans.