Glossary of Food and Cooking Terms - N

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Naan
East Indian flat-bread made with flour.

Nasturtium
A plant whose yellow/orange flowers can be used as an ingredient or garnish in salads.

Navarin
A French lamb or mutton with potatoes and vegetable stew.

Nigella
The small black seeds of an annual plant "Nigella sativa" related to love-in-a-mist and resembling onion seeds. ALSO the first name of a seriously hot cooking goddess from the U.K. (I hope Catherine never sees this post! -- Chris).

Nutmeg
A spicey and aromatic seed that when grated is used to flavor both desserts and savory dishes.

Nuoc Cham
A Vietnamese fish sauce mixed with chiles, garlic, lime juice, and ginger.