Objective: To talk about what I am into.
Vocabulary and Pronunciation
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fillet [fi-ley] |
He carefully filleted the fish with a sharp knife. |
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grilled [rɪld] |
We're planning to grill some chicken and burgers at the cookout. |
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hotpot /ˈHät ˌpät/ |
Shabu-shabu is a Japanese Nabemono hotpot dish. |
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dipping sauce /sôs/ |
The sliced meat and vegetables are cooked boiled in water then served with a dipping sauce. |
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technique [tek-neek] |
What technique is used in cooking crispy and juicy fried chicken? |
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glaze [gleyz] |
What do you use to glaze the grilled fish? |
Phrases
I'm into (something) …
[to be into something means that you are interested in it]
What are you into?
… I'm into fishing.
… I'm into cooking.
… I'm into playing the guitar.
… I'm into the arts.
… I'm into computers.
I'm really into … [ the person is very interested in the subject or activity he or she is talking about.]
What are you really into?
I have been practicing the guitar for years now, I'm really into it.
I'm really into cooking fish that I have learned the different ways to make fish dishes.
Conversation Practice: I'm into fish dishes.
A: Aside from being into guitar playing, what else are you into?
B: I'm into cooking fish dishes.
A: Really? Care to share about your fish dishes?
B: I usually go fishing, then cook all the fish I caught.
A: Fishing requires patience. You must be a patient person. So, what kind of fish do you usually catch?
B: A yellowtail fish, which I fillet. Then cook according to what I want.
A: I heard about Teriyaki. What is it?
B: Teriyaki is a cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled.
The fish could be yellowtail, marlin, skipjack tuna, salmon, trout, and mackerel - which is mainly used in Japan, while white and red meat - chicken, pork, lamb, and beef - is more often used in the West.
My Teriyaki is also grilled then sweetened with soy sauce, mirin, and Japanese Saki. I use honey instead of sugar though.
A: That seems really appetizing. It shows you are really into fish dishes.
B: That's right. I am really into
fish dishes. In fact, I often cook at home.