X is one of those tricky letters that seems to fly solo in a lot of areas. Meaning, it’s hard to pair it with everyday items because, frankly, there just aren’t a lot of things out there that begin with the letter X.

What’s fun is that if you dig deep enough, you will find that there is more out there that begins with X than you may first realize. One of those areas is food!

Below we will talk about 25 foods that begin with the letter X. Some of these items may be ingredients; some may be a drink, a dessert, or a full course entrée. Let’s see what these fun foods are:

25 Foods That Begin With The Letter X

Xylitol

Xylitol is an alcohol that occurs naturally in plants such as vegetables and fruits. Medicine can be made by extracting xylitol from the birch wood tree.

Xinomavro Grapes

The Xinomavro grapes are found in Greece, and make the principle red wine found in the uplands of Naousa. Their dark skins make for some of the best flavors that wine enthusiasts enjoy.

Xnipec

Xnipec is a Mexican salsa that is very spicy in nature. It is usually made with haberno peppers, tomatoes and sour orange juice.

Xavier Soup

Xavier Soup is a twist on a more classic soup involving broth, dumplings and seasonings. It is named after Saint Francis Xavier.

Xanthan Gum

Xanthan gum is a sugar-derived food additive that comes from bacterial fermentation. It is used in many foods as a preservative.

Xouba

A Xouba is a young sardine-like fish that typically lives around Spain. These fish can be either freshly prepared or canned for another time.

Xiangchang 

Xiangchang is a Chinese term for sausage. This can be incorporated into many Asian dishes.

Xacuti 

Xacuti is an Indian curry dish. This dish often includes coconut, chilies and poppy seeds. After that, it is usually served with a meat of chicken, lamb or beef.

Xavier Steak

The Xavier steak is one of the many ways to cook a steak. Using Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, this steak is marinated, cooked, and served with asparagus with cheese on top.

Xanthia

If you order a Xanthia at the bar, don’t be surprised if you get a cocktail that includes gin, cherry brandy and yellow chartreus.

Xigua

The Xigua is a vine that is found in Africa. The fruit from this vine is edible and has a hard, green exterior and a soft, pink interior. They somewhat resemble the American watermelon.

Xia

Xia is another way to say “shrimp” in Chinese. These can be cooked up any number of ways, from savory to sweet, spicy to plain. 

Xalapa Punch

Xalapa Punch is a cocktail made from sweet and sour tea, lemon, apple brandy and claret wine. This makes for a delicious drink on a hot summer evening out friends. 

Xiaolongbao

Xialongbao is a Chinese steamed bun. A delicate skin that is often filled with meat, it is a favorite dish in many places.

Xoconostle

Xoconostle is a sour cactus fruit. Some cook the liquid out, some use it to preserve sugar. Others use it as a syrup to drizzle over dessert.

Xoi

Xoi is a Vietnamese dish that can be served any time of day. Made to be savory, it is a sticky rice that can be combined with corn, beans, chicken, bamboo, or many other things.

Xocolatl 

Xocolatl is a bitter chocolate drink that came from the Aztec world. Mixed with spices, it is where we get “hot chocolate” from.

Xmas Cookies and Cake

Xmas (another way to say “Christmas”) cookies and cake are also traditional recipes that are eaten during Christmas.

Xidoufen 

Xidoufun is a traditional Chinese soup made from pea meal and seasoned with garlic, chili, onion, and ginger. It is served with a fried flatbread.

Xi Gua Lao 

Xi Gua Lao is a Chinese dish made from cherries, watermelon, sugar, vanilla and agar. It’s a great way to enjoy a healthy treat.

Xampinyons En Salsa 

Xampinyons En Salsa is a basically a salsa that has mushroom in it. This can be a great way to enjoy a classic salsa yet add a twist to it!

Xingren Donfu

Xingren Donfu is popular Chinese dessert that is usually made with apricot or almond kernel milk, sugar, and thickened with gelatin. 

XO Sauce

XO sauce is a spicy flavored sauce from Hong Kong that typically goes well with seafood. It was established in the 1980s at one of Hong Kong’s high-end dining establishments.

Ximenia Caffra

The Ximenia Caffra is a small tree or shrub found in South East Africa. The thin branches produce a juicy fruit that is red-orange in color.

Xylocarp

Xylocarp is a type of fruit that has a coconut-like exterior. They are a classification of hard, woody fruits that grow on trees.

Wrap Up

How awesome are all these foods and drinks that begin with the letter Q? Perhaps the next time you see one of these on the menu, you will be brave enough to give it a try. Who knows, you may come to like it!