Top 31 Foods That Start With E

If you have been cooking a lot, you know how tiring it can be to try and find different options. Searching for foods that start with E may be a good way to break the monotony. Take a look at the many options and dishes out there! 

List of Foods that Begin With The Letter E

Here’s our list of fruits, vegetables, cooked food, and whole foods that begin with letter E:

Condiments, Spices, and Additives

#1. Evaporated Milk

If you like baking, then you may know evaporated milk. This is hyper-concentrated milk that has water removed, making it shelf-stable. This milk is common in grocery stores and can be used in making desserts.

#2 Emulsion

This means that two liquid ingredients are combined despite usually not being mixed.  An example is an oil and water, which creates a liquid consistency that still shows a slight separation but more binding occurs. Emulsions are essential in cooking and baking, and they are prepared by adding one ingredient into the other while mixing quickly. 

#3. Espagnole Sauce

This traditional sauce consists of beef stock, herbs, and tomato paste. This liquid is then cooked with a roux, which is a mixture of flour and butter. You can make Espagnole sauce at home and use it as a base for other sauces, stews, and meat dishes.

#4. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

You may already know olive oil as a very healthy fat high in omega 3 and antioxidants. The extra virgin part only means that this oil has a fine grade and contains 1% oleic acid. You can find extra virgin olive oil in most grocery stores and use it in salads, dressings, and cooking.

#5. Egg

This obvious choice is a very versatile and essential food these days. While eggs can be a breakfast item, they are also essential in making other dishes, including sauces, soufflés, bread, cakes, and even meat dishes. You can find eggs anywhere, including grocery and convenience stores.

Fruits and Vegetables

#6. Elderberry

This berry is often regarded as alternative medicine, as it has strong antioxidant potency and contains many vitamins and minerals. Elderberries grow in the wild and are very sweet. You can often find these berries in grocery stores, organic or farmer’s markets.

#7. Escarole

This vegetable looks like lettuce but tastes more bitter. Escarole is famous in French cuisine and is often served as a side dish, in salads, or sautéed. You can find escarole in most grocery and organic stores.

#8. Endive

Endive is related to escarole, but it has a bit of a different flavor. This vegetable is bitter when raw but much milder when cooked. Endive is often part of soups, stews, and salads, and you can buy it in any grocery store. 

#9. Edamame

These soybeans are traditionally part of Asian cuisines, and they are extremely healthy and high in protein. You can prepare lots of dishes with edamame, including salads, dips, spreads, and more. Finding edamame is easy these days, as it is a healthy snack that people love.

#10. Eggplant

This egg-shapes purple vegetable is an essential ingredient in Middle Eastern cooking and has become popular in vegetarian diets. You can prepare eggplant in the grill, oven, or stove, and it goes well in dips, sauces, salads, and pasta. Eggplant is widely available, but try the organic store or farmer’s market for better options.

#11. Egg Fruit

This fruit is originally from Mexico, and Central America, and it is part of many dishes whether cooked or raw. The fruit has a rough texture and the consistency of pudding. You can sometimes find egg fruit in some Latin American food markets or restaurants. 

#12. Earth Nut

While you may not be familiar with this name, this is just the other way to refer to a peanut. Earth nuts are a great snack food that is high in protein and fiber but is often part of salads, stir-fries, or sauces. Peanuts are available everywhere and certainly, your grocery store has them. 

#13. Empire Apple

This type of apple looks like a McIntosh, and is bright red, with a little green at the top. The flavor of an empire apple sweet and only slightly tart. You can find this apple in some grocery stores, organic, or farmer’s markets.

#14. English Walnut

This type of walnut is sweeter and softer than its counterpart, the black walnut. These nuts are common in Europe and Asia, though they are now beginning to grow in America. You may be able to find them at your local grocery store and use them in desserts, cooking, and as a snack. 

#15. Enset

Enset is a fruit from the banana family that grows mainly in Africa. It is extremely popular in this region because it can withstand high temperatures and droughts. You may not be able to find enset easily, though African restaurants or stores may have it at times. 

Prepared Dishes

#16. Eclair

You probably have tried an eclair before, as it is a very popular dessert. It consists of a cream-filled, long pastry with a chocolate topping. You can eclairs at home, or you can get it at a bakery or French restaurant.

#17. Empanadas

These savory filled pastries are common across many Latin American cuisines but have become popular elsewhere in recent years. There are many variations of empanadas, but they can come filled with cheese, vegetables, beef, or chicken. You can get empanadas in Latin American restaurants or bakeries.

#18. Enchilada

This Mexican dish consists of a rolled corn tortilla filled with meat and cheese, usually topped with chili and spices. You can prepare enchiladas at home, or order them in Mexican and Latin American restaurants. Some variations may include flour tortillas, more vegetables, and different sauces.

#19. Eggroll

This Chinese dish is a savory roll made with a fried egg and wheat crust and filled with meat, vegetables, and spices. You can find many different kinds of eggrolls these days, some even healthier. Order eggrolls in any Chinese restaurant or find them in some Asian food markets. 

#20. Egg Salad

A popular sandwich filling in Western countries, egg salad is a mix of boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and vegetables. This salad is usually served with bread, though it can be a side dish, particularly during summer. You can prepare egg salad at home without much problem or buy it pre-made at most grocery stores. 

#21. En Papillote

This dish translates to “in a paper bag”, which refers to the type of preparation. It often means that either fish, vegetables, and sometimes other meat, is cooked with its juices by being wrapped in parchment paper and baked. You can prepare this dish easily and even replace the paper with a pastry covering.

#22. Escabeche

This is a Spanish and Mediterranean style of cooking fish in olive oil until it browns, and then it is cooled down and served with citrus, herbs, and spices. You can try making escabeche at home, but you will likely see it at Spanish tapas restaurants or in European food markets. This dish is a very popular cold summer food enjoyed as a side dish or snack. 

#23. En Croute

En croute means baked food in a crust or covered by bread in French. Most commonly, en croute dishes are made from fish, like salmon, but can also be cheese or vegetables. You can find plenty of recipes to make this at home without much problem. 

Fish, Poultry, Meat, and Others

#24. Escargot

Escargot is French for snail, which can be terrestrial, saltwater, or freshwater. This animal is often sautéed and served with bread. You can find escargots in most French and Belgian restaurants. 

#25. English Sole

This fish is regarded as a very complex and delicate food in the culinary world. It has a very mild flavor, and it is often served with a variety of sauces, with vegetables, and over rice. You can find it in some grocery stores or seafood markets. 

#26. Emmenthaler

Also called Emmental, this Swiss cheese is sweet and nutty. You can find this cheese anywhere, but especially in delicatessens. Emmentaler goes well in a charcuterie board, in salads, sandwiches, sauces, or over meat. 

#27. Eel

Another water creature that is very popular in Asian cuisines. Eel is slimy but the flavor is mild and delicate, so it is usually part of sushi, sauces, and stews. You can order eel dishes in any Asian restaurant, particularly Japanese, or look for it at a seafood market. 

#28. Edam

This is a mild, yellow Dutch cheese that usually comes encased in red paraffin covering. Edam is often part of cheese boards, sandwiches, and snacks. You can find Edam in most grocery stores or delicatessens. 

#29. Entrecote

If you like red meat, then you may have heard of entrecote before. This is the cut of beef from between the ribs, and it is very soft and delicate. You will likely see entrecote in steakhouses, French restaurants, and can also buy it in butcher shops. 

Cocktails and Beverages

#30. Espresso

All coffee lovers know espresso very well. This type of beverage is a very concentrated shot-sized coffee that is often served with a small glass of sparkling water on the side. You can order espresso in most coffee shops, but especially those that serve Italian food and beverages. You can also make it from home using coffee beans if you own an espresso machine.

#31. Earl Grey

This is a black tea made of a blend of teas and oil of bergamot. While it is original from China, this tea is now extremely popular elsewhere and is served hot, cold, or in cocktails. You can find Earl Grey in any grocery store or coffee and tea shop.

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Conclusion

If you need to change things up this week, why not give foods that start with the letter “E” a try? These are all different but delicious foods that can be used in many ways. It’s time to change things up at home!