Foods that start with D

List of Foods That Start With D

1

Dal

A South Asian lentil or split-pea soup tempered with spiced oil — one of the oldest and most nutritious staple foods across India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

2

Dango

Japanese chewy rice-flour dumplings skewered three to five on a bamboo stick — a simple sweet or savoury snack eaten at festivals and with green tea, in dozens of seasonal varieties.

3

Danish Pastry

Laminated butter pastry of Viennese origin but perfected in Denmark — layers of yeasted dough folded with butter dozens of times, shaped into spirals or envelopes around fruit, custard, or almond fillings.

4

Devilled Eggs

Hard-boiled eggs halved and refilled with a creamy mixture of yolk, mayonnaise, mustard, and vinegar — a classic American party food and picnic staple, dusted with paprika.

5

Dim Sum

A Cantonese tradition of small steamed and fried bites served from rolling carts at brunch — dumplings, buns, rolls, and savory plates picked piece by piece with tea.

6

Donut

A deep-fried sweet ring or filled round of dough, the favorite quick-bread sweet of North America and a global breakfast and snack staple.

7

Duck Confit

A French preservation technique turned luxury dish — duck legs cured in salt and herbs, then slow-cooked in their own fat until silky-tender, with skin crisped before serving.

8

Dumpling

A pocket of dough wrapped around a filling — boiled, steamed, fried, or baked — found in nearly every cuisine on Earth.