Last Updated on June 22, 2021 by April
H is for Ham, Hot Dogs, and Honey. H is also for Halibut, Hummus, and Hardtack. The list of foods that start with h continues to include Heirloom Tomatoes and Hot Cocoa. Try adding some of these foods to your diet today!
Foods That Start With H
Here is the list of foods that start with the letter H. Do you think you can list 5 without checking the list? There are so many foods that start with H that you have likely forgotten about!
Habanero pepper
Habanero peppers are a type of vegetable known for their spicy flavor.
Haggis
This Scottish dish is made from sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs minced with onions, oatmeal, suet (beef fat), spices including salt and pepper, then boiled in a bag traditionally inside the animal’s stomach for about three hours.
Hackberry
Hackberries are a fruit that oddly enough, is a type of tree.
Haddock
Haddock is a type of fish that is a tasty and popular option for many people.
Halibut
The halibut, also known as the “flatfish” or “ocean perch,” is part of the flounder family (pleuronectidae) which includes both right-eyed and left-eyed types.
Hake
Hake is a type of fish that is a tasty and popular option for many people.
Ham
The ham, often called “ham hock,” comes from the hind leg of an unprocessed pig. When processed it becomes what most Americans know as deli ham or Canadian bacon.
Hakka noodles
Hakka noodles are a type of noodle (chow mein or lo mein).
Hakusai Cabbage
Hakusai Cabbage is a vegetable that is very popular in Japanese cuisine.
Hala
Hala is a dish from Middle Eastern cuisine.
Hallah
Hallah is a type of bread that is typically served on Jewish holidays.
Halva
Hala is a dish from Middle Eastern cuisine. Halva, also called halvah or helva, is considered one of the oldest desserts in human history and can come as either a hard candy-like block or a soft confection made with tahini.
Halloumi
Halloumi is a type of cheese that is made from a mixture of goat’s and sheep milk.
Hamburger
A hamburger, or burger (sometimes spelled “burger”), can be any one of many things: it might refer to an unaccompanied ground meat patty; the complete sandwich consisting of such a patty in a bun with various toppings.
Halva
Halva is a type of food that can come in different forms. It is made from a mixture of ground sesame with sugar, flour, and other ingredients, usually including oil or butter
Hardbake
Hardbakes are a type of cake but are denser than soft cakes. They do not contain eggs or milk and may be eaten for breakfast.
Hashbrowns
This dish is a common potato-based food that can come in the form of cubes, squares, strips (julienned), pieces (cut into small blocks).
Hardtack
Hardtack is a type of cracker or biscuit that is especially popular in the United States. It was used historically by soldiers as a form of sustenance, but it has become less common with other food sources.
Haricot Beans
Haricot beans are popular in many countries and are often served as a form of stew or soup.
Hard-Boiled Eggs
Eggs that have been hard-boiled are cooked for an extended period of time with boiling water. This can either be done in the pot (with cold eggs) or by placing them straight into boiling water.
Hummus
Hummus is a type of dip or spread that can be made from beans, vegetables, and/or sesame seeds. It’s popular in the Middle East and North Africa as well as many other countries.
Hass Avocados
Hass avocados are a type of avocado from the U.S. state of California and are often used in salads or as a garnish on tacos.
Havarti cheese
Havarti cheese is a kind of cheese that’s traditionally from Denmark and is made with cows’ milk.
Halibut Fillet
Some people prefer to grill halibut fillets, while others like to cook them in the oven on a baking dish lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Honeydew Melon
The honeydew melon is sometimes referred to as the honeydew, rockmelon, or cantaloupe melon.
Hazelnuts
This type of nut is popular in desserts and salads as well as used to make hazelnut oil.
Heartleaf Ice Plant
A heartleaf ice plant is a vegetable often used in salads in place of lettuce.
Hearts of Palm
Hearts of palm are used in dishes like stews and salads, but they’re also a key ingredient in ceviche.
Hazelnut Butter
This type of butter is made from hazelnuts that are ground into a paste or spreadable form.
Heavy Cream
The heavy cream can be substituted for milk when making sauces such as hollandaise sauce.
Hot Peppers
Pepper plants are named for the pepper fruit they produce when it matures on their vines. Hot peppers can be eaten raw or cooked, but should never be put into a blender or food processor because the heat will explode from them.
Hen of the Woods Mushroom
Hen of the woods mushrooms is a mushroom that can grow to be as large as a turkey.
Herb
Herbs are often used in cooking to enhance the flavor of the dish.
Honey
Honey is often used in cooking and baking as a sweetener. It’s also sometimes added to hot tea for flavor because honey has anti-bacterial properties that help with sore throats. Honey can be mixed into yogurt or sour cream to make dips like tzatziki sauce.
Hijiki seaweed
Hijiki seaweed is dried strands of edible seaweed that come from Japan. They’re often used to make soup because they have high levels of calcium, iron, and protein. Hijiki also contains the amino acid inositol which helps boost the immune system when eaten.
Highball
Highballs are a cocktail made with liquor and a mixer. The term usually applies to drinks that have ginger ale, cola, or lemonade as the mixer but there are other types of highballs too like with iced tea instead of cola for example.
Hinona Kabu
Hinona kabu is a dish made from a vegetable that doesn’t have many known names in English but is called hinona kabu. It has an edible pod and flower, both of which are eaten raw or cooked (usually boiled).
Hing
A type of spice often used to season Indian foods – it’s made by drying the leaves and flowers of plants.
Hoecake
A hoecake is a thick flatbread made especially in the Southern US – it’s cooked on a griddle and is traditionally served at breakfast time with butter, honey, or sorghum.
Hokkaido Ice Cream
Hokkaido ice cream is one of Japan’s most well-known desserts because its dairy ingredients are rich in protein.
Hog Plum
Hog plum is a fruit used in dishes like hog plum jam, hog plum sauce, and hog plums in syrup.
Hokey Pokey Ice Cream Cake
A hokey pokey ice cream cake is a dessert with layers of vanilla-flavored frozen yogurt covered in chocolate-hazelnut pudding or fudge frosting. It’s traditionally decorated to look like an ice cream cone.
Hoison sauce
Hoison sauce is made from soybeans, garlic, vinegar, and sugar. It’s used in an array of cuisines including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian and Japanese dishes.
Hot Cross Bun
A hot cross bun is a spiced sweet roll that originated as part of Christian observances around Lent – it has raisin and currants baked into the dough as a symbol of Jesus’ blood and cross.
Hot Dogs
A hot dog is a cooked sausage that’s usually grilled, steamed, or deep-fried and served in a sliced bun as lunch meat or part of the typical American baseball game experience.
Hoja Santa
Hoja Santa is a dish made from the dried leaves of the cassia plant. It’s popular in Central America, especially Costa Rica, and is served as a drink or iced tea-like beverage with lemon juice, cinnamon, and sugar.
Honey bear candy
A honey bear is a type of hard taffy made from condensed milk cooked to between 300°F and 310.
Holland Peppers
Holland peppers are a vegetable often used in African cuisine. They’re the pods of a type of chili pepper that’s often used in West Africa as well and sometimes goes by “African” or “Ethiopian”.
Hollandaise
Hollandaise is a type of sauce that’s served with eggs benedict, lobster thermidor, and other dishes. It typically includes butter, egg yolks, lemon juice or white wine vinegar, salt to taste.
Honeycomb
A honeycomb is a type of candy that has been made from sugar heated until it crystallizes in the form of hexagonal cells.
Holy Basil
Holy basil is an herb that is used in Indian cuisine. It’s related to the basils that are found throughout Europe and Asia, but its leaves have a distinctive flavor of eucalyptus when they’re cooked.
Horseradish
Horseradish is a spicy root that can be eaten raw, cooked in dishes like remoulade and horseradish sauce. It’s often used as an accompaniment to meats or seafood, but it can also be served with bread.
Hotpot
Hotpot is a type of Asian stew that usually consists of meat and vegetables. They’re often served with noodles or rice, but other additions like tofu can also be added to the dish for protein.
Hushpuppy
Hushpuppies are made from cornmeal and are fried, leading to a crispy outer layer. They’re often served as the side dish with seafood dishes like Gulf Coast oysters or shrimp étouffée.
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