A small (1 to 2 inches in diameter), round, bright red pepper with a slightly sweet flavor that range from mild to medium-hot.

Japanese for "sesame seed".

The hair-like threads in shellfish (mussels, oysters, etc.) that are use to attach themselves to rocks, etc.. Sometimes trimming is required if the beard is too long before the shellfish is cooked or served.

A thick cornmeal porridge cooked with milk or water. It's eaten for breakfast with melted butter or maple syrup added. It can also be poured into a pan after cooking, cooled and cut into squares, then pan fried and served as a side dish.