Cornichons /kɔːr.nɪˈʃɒn/
Cornichons are small pickled cucumbers commonly used in French cuisine.
They are picked at an early stage and are often referred to as sour pickles.
Cornichons are typically pickled in vinegar with herbs and spices, giving them a unique flavor.
They are often served as a condiment alongside meats, salads, and cheese plates.
The bright green color of cornichons makes them an attractive addition to dishes.
Many people enjoy cornichons for their tangy taste and refreshing crunch.
小酸黄瓜是一种常用于法国菜的小型腌制黄瓜。
它们在早期阶段被采摘，通常被称为酸黄瓜。
小酸黄瓜通常用醋和香草香料腌制，赋予它们独特的风味。
它们常与肉类、沙拉和奶酪拼盘搭配食用。
小酸黄瓜鲜绿色的颜色使它们为菜品增添亮丽的色彩。
许多人喜欢小酸黄瓜，因为它们酸爽的味道和清脆的口感。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
1. Cornichons are small pickled cucumbers commonly used in ______ cuisine.
（a. Italian / b. French / c. Mexican）
2. These cucumbers are picked when they are still young and ______.
（a. big / b. soft / c. small）
3. Cornichons are typically pickled in vinegar with herbs and ______.
（a. sugar / b. spices / c. water）
4. They are often served as a ______ alongside meats and salads.
（a. dessert / b. condiment / c. main dish）
5. The bright green color of cornichons makes them an ______ addition to dishes.
（a. attractive / b. average / c. unusual）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
6. What is the main feature of cornichons?
A) They are large cucumbers
B) They are pickled when small
C) They are used in desserts
7. Which flavor best describes cornichons?
A) Sweet and rich
B) Sour and tangy
C) Spicy and hot
8. Where are cornichons most commonly used?
A) In Asian cuisine
B) In French cuisine
C) In Italian cuisine
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
9. The crunchy texture of cornichons makes them ______ in salads.
（可选答案：soft, delicious, hard）
10. Many people enjoy cornichons with their ______ for extra flavor.
（可选答案：snacks, drinks, desserts）
11. Cornichons are often added to ______ plates with meats and cheeses.
（可选答案：fruit, vegetable, cheese）
12. The unique flavor of cornichons can ______ a meal.
（可选答案：enhance, spoil, ruin）
练习答案✅
- b. French
- c. small
- b. spices
- b. condiment
- a. attractive
- B) They are pickled when small
- B) Sour and tangy
- B) In French cuisine
- delicious
- snacks
- cheese
- enhance
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