Now practise giving similar explanations.

For example:

— What's a chowder?

— It's a thick soup with large pieces of fish in it.

or:

— What does curry mean?

— It means that the chicken is cooked in a thick, spicy sauce.

Use the following prompts for your explanations:

Dish

chicken curry scrambled eggs cauliflower au gratin

fricasse of veal trout meuniere beef hamburger ham omelet

fish chowder croutons (rpeHKH) beef consomme lobster bisque hors d'oeuvre

Method of preparation

cook in thick, spicy sauce;

stir and cook in butter;

cover with sauce, sprinkle with breadcrumbs

and cheese, then brown in oven or under

grill;

stew pieces, serve in thick, creamy sauce;

cook in butter, serve with lemon and parsley;

mince beef, grill or fry, serve in a soft bun;

whisk eggs, cook in butter, add pieces of

ham;

a thick soup with pieces offish in it;

small pieces of fried bread;

a clear soup;

a thick, creamy soup;

small portions of various savoury dishes

XV. Explaining a dish. Choose phrases below to explain Tortilla.

Here is the information you need: Tortilla: a sort of omelet

Main ingredients:eggs and potatoes

Additional ingredients:onion (just a little)

Preparation:slice potatoes, chop onion

Method of cooking:fry in oil

Accompaniment:serve with a green salad