VOA慢速英语:Documentary Shows Importance of Asian Food in US

basement – n. the part of a building that is entirely or partly below the ground

condiment – n. something (such as salt, mustard, or ketchup) that is added to food to give it more flavor

ferment – v. to preserve and change the flavor of a food through a chemical process sometimes used to convert sugar into alcohol

evolution - n. a process of slow change and development

tofu – n. a soft, white food made from soybeans and often used in vegetarian cooking instead of meat

essence – n. the basic nature of a thing : the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is

tour –n. a trip to several different places, a journey through different parts of a country or area