100 FOODS THAT START WITH THE LETTER R (WITH IMAGES)

Today’s letter is R, which is the starting letter of the most-eaten food in the world: rice. Not only rice but there are also many popular foods that start with R. So, without wasting time, let’s dive in:

1. Rabbit

2. Rabbit stew

3. Rack of lamb

4. Radicchio

5. Radish salad

6. Radishes

7. Ragout

8. Rainbow trout

9. Raisins

10. Ramen

11. Ranch dressing

12. Rangpur lime

13. Raspado

14. Raspberry

15. Ratafia

16. Ratatouille

17. Ravioli

18. Ravioli lasagna

19. Raw honey

20. Raw milk

21. Red beans

22. Red cabbage

23. Red onions

24. Red pepper

25. Red potatoes

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
1	Rabbit	Meat	Global	Main course	Mild, gamey	No	Lean protein, often used in stews.
2	Rabbit stew	Stew	Europe	Main dish	Savory	No	Traditional hearty dish with vegetables.
3	Rack of lamb	Meat	Mediterranean	Main dish	Rich, savory	No	Often roasted with herbs.
4	Radicchio	Vegetable	Italy	Salads	Bitter	Yes	Adds color and bitterness to dishes.
5	Radish salad	Salad	Global	Side dish	Peppery	Yes	Refreshing crunch in salads.
6	Radishes	Vegetable	Asia/Europe	Raw/cooked	Peppery	Yes	Fast-growing root vegetable.
7	Ragout	Stew	France	Main dish	Savory	No	Slow-cooked meat and veggies.
8	Rainbow trout	Fish	North America	Main dish	Delicate	No	Mild, often grilled or baked.
9	Raisins	Dried fruit	Middle East	Snack/baking	Sweet	Yes	Dried grapes, natural sweetener.
10	Ramen	Noodles	Japan	Soup	Umami	No*	Japanese noodle soup, rich broth.
11	Ranch dressing	Condiment	USA	Salads/dips	Creamy, tangy	No	Popular salad and dip dressing.
12	Rangpur lime	Citrus	India	Flavoring	Sour	Yes	Hybrid between lemon and mandarin.
13	Raspado	Dessert	Mexico	Icy treat	Sweet, fruity	Yes	Shaved ice with fruit syrups.
14	Raspberry	Fruit	Europe	Desserts/snacks	Tart-sweet	Yes	Rich in fiber and antioxidants.
15	Ratafia	Beverage	France	Drink	Sweet, nutty	No	Liqueur made from fruit juice.
16	Ratatouille	Vegetable dish	France	Main/side	Herby, savory	Yes	Cooked mix of summer vegetables.
17	Ravioli	Pasta	Italy	Main dish	Varies	No*	Stuffed pasta served with sauce.
18	Ravioli lasagna	Pasta	Fusion	Main	Savory	No*	Lasagna made using ravioli layers.
19	Raw honey	Sweetener	Global	Natural sweetener	Floral, sweet	No	Unpasteurized, retains enzymes.
20	Raw milk	Dairy	Various	Drink	Creamy	No	Unpasteurized milk, controversial.
21	Red beans	Legume	Caribbean	Main/side	Earthy	Yes	Popular in rice dishes and soups.
22	Red cabbage	Vegetable	Europe	Salads/pickles	Sweet-bitter	Yes	Turns blue when cooked in base.
23	Red onions	Vegetable	Global	Raw/cooked	Sweet-sharp	Yes	Milder than yellow onions.
24	Red pepper	Vegetable	Central America	Spice, cook	Sweet/spicy	Yes	Includes both sweet and hot varieties.
25	Red potatoes	Vegetable	USA	Roasting, mashing	Buttery	Yes	Thin skin, creamy texture when cooked.

26. Red snapper

27. Red velvet cake

28. Redcurrant

29. Red-eye gravy

30. Redfish

31. Reese’s peanut butter cups

32. Refried beans

33. Relish

34. Remoulade

35. Reuben sandwich

36. Rhubarb

37. Rhubarb pie

38. Ribeye steak

39. Ribs

40. Rice

41. Rice cakes

42. Rice pudding

43. Rice vinegar

44. Ricotta cheese

45. Ricotta salata

46. Rijsttafel

47. Risotto

48. Roast beef

49. Roast goose

50. Roast pork

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
26	Red snapper	Fish	Gulf of Mexico	Main dish	Mild, sweet	No	Popular grilled or baked seafood.
27	Red velvet cake	Dessert	USA	Dessert	Sweet, cocoa	No	Iconic cake with cream cheese frosting.
28	Redcurrant	Fruit	Europe	Jams, desserts	Tart	Yes	Bright red berries rich in vitamin C.
29	Red-eye gravy	Sauce	USA (Southern)	Condiment	Salty, savory	No	Made with coffee and ham drippings.
30	Redfish	Fish	Atlantic Ocean	Main dish	Mild	No	Also called ocean perch or channel bass.
31	Reese’s peanut butter cups	Snack	USA	Dessert/snack	Sweet, nutty	No	Chocolate cups filled with peanut butter.
32	Refried beans	Side dish	Mexico	Main/side	Savory	Yes	Made from mashed and fried beans.
33	Relish	Condiment	Global	Flavor enhancer	Tangy, sweet	Yes	Chopped pickled veggies or fruits.
34	Remoulade	Sauce	France	Condiment	Spicy, creamy	No*	Often paired with seafood dishes.
35	Reuben sandwich	Sandwich	USA	Main	Salty, tangy	No	Made with corned beef and sauerkraut.
36	Rhubarb	Vegetable	Asia	Desserts	Tart	Yes	Often used like fruit in pies.
37	Rhubarb pie	Dessert	UK	Dessert	Tart-sweet	No*	Classic springtime dessert in the West.
38	Ribeye steak	Meat	USA	Main course	Rich, beefy	No	Known for its marbling and flavor.
39	Ribs	Meat	Global	Main	Smoky, savory	No	Often grilled and covered in BBQ sauce.
40	Rice	Grain	Asia	Main/side	Mild	Yes	Staple food for over half the world’s population.
41	Rice cakes	Snack	Asia	Snack	Bland or flavored	Yes	Low-calorie puffed rice discs.
42	Rice pudding	Dessert	Global	Dessert	Sweet, creamy	No*	Rice simmered in milk and sugar.
43	Rice vinegar	Condiment	Asia	Flavoring	Mild, tangy	Yes	Common in Asian salad dressings and sushi rice.
44	Ricotta cheese	Dairy	Italy	Baking/filling	Mild, creamy	No	Used in lasagna and desserts like cannoli.
45	Ricotta salata	Cheese	Italy	Salads	Salty, firm	No	Aged and salted version of ricotta.
46	Rijsttafel	Meal	Indonesia/Netherlands	Feast	Varies	No*	“Rice table” with many small dishes.
47	Risotto	Rice dish	Italy	Main/side	Creamy	No*	Made by slowly stirring broth into arborio rice.
48	Roast beef	Meat	UK	Main dish	Savory	No	Traditional Sunday roast in Britain.
49	Roast goose	Meat	Europe	Main	Rich, fatty	No	Popular holiday dish in many cultures.
50	Roast pork	Meat	Global	Main	Savory	No	Served with crispy skin in many cuisines.

51. Roast potatoes

52. Roasted almonds

53. Roasted brussels sprouts

54. Roasted chicken

55. Roasted duck

56. Roasted peanuts

57. Roasted turkey

58. Robiola cheese

59. Rocket (arugula)

60. Rockfish

61. Rockmelon

62. Rocky Mountain oysters

63. Rocky road ice cream

64. Rogan josh

65. Rollmops

66. Romanesco

67. Romano cheese

68. Root beer

69. Root beer float

70. Rose apples

71. Rosemary

72. Rosti

73. Roti

74. Rotisserie chicken

75. Rouille

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
51	Roast potatoes	Side dish	UK	Side	Crispy, savory	Yes	Common Sunday roast accompaniment.
52	Roasted almonds	Snack	Global	Snack	Nutty, salty	Yes	Crunchy and full of healthy fats.
53	Roasted brussels sprouts	Side dish	Europe	Side	Earthy, crispy	Yes	Roasting brings out their natural sweetness.
54	Roasted chicken	Main	Global	Main	Juicy, savory	No	Staple meal prepared in ovens worldwide.
55	Roasted duck	Main	China/France	Main	Rich, fatty	No	Often served during festive occasions.
56	Roasted peanuts	Snack	South America	Snack	Nutty, salty	Yes	High-protein vegan snack option.
57	Roasted turkey	Main	USA	Main	Moist, savory	No	Iconic Thanksgiving centerpiece in the U.S.
58	Robiola cheese	Dairy	Italy	Cheese plate	Creamy, tangy	No	Soft-ripened cheese often made from mixed milk.
59	Rocket (arugula)	Leafy green	Mediterranean	Salads	Spicy, peppery	Yes	Often used to add bite to salads and pizzas.
60	Rockfish	Fish	Pacific Ocean	Main	Mild, firm	No	Often used in fish tacos and grilled recipes.
61	Rockmelon	Fruit	Australia	Fruit dish	Sweet, juicy	Yes	Australian term for cantaloupe.
62	Rocky Mountain oysters	Meat	USA (West)	Main	Gamey	No	Actually bull testicles—often deep fried.
63	Rocky road ice cream	Dessert	USA	Dessert	Chocolatey, nutty	No	Contains marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate.
64	Rogan josh	Main	Kashmir, India	Curry	Spicy, rich	No	Lamb curry with deep red color from chili and yogurt.
65	Rollmops	Appetizer	Germany	Pickled	Sour, salty	No	Pickled herring fillets rolled around vegetables.
66	Romanesco	Vegetable	Italy	Boiled, roasted	Mild, nutty	Yes	Has a fractal pattern and is similar to cauliflower.
67	Romano cheese	Dairy	Italy	Grating	Sharp, salty	No	Hard cheese great for pasta dishes.
68	Root beer	Beverage	USA	Drink	Sweet, spiced	Yes	Non-alcoholic soda originally made with sassafras.
69	Root beer float	Dessert	USA	Dessert/drink	Sweet, creamy	No	Combines root beer and vanilla ice cream.
70	Rose apples	Fruit	Southeast Asia	Fruit dish	Floral, crisp	Yes	Bell-shaped fruit with rose-like aroma.
71	Rosemary	Herb	Mediterranean	Flavoring	Piney, pungent	Yes	Great in roasted dishes and herb blends.
72	Rosti	Potato dish	Switzerland	Side	Crispy, savory	Yes	Swiss hash browns often eaten for breakfast.
73	Roti	Bread	India	Flatbread	Neutral	Yes	Unleavened bread commonly served with curry.
74	Rotisserie chicken	Main	Global	Main	Juicy, savory	No	Slow-roasted, often sold in grocery stores ready-to-eat.
75	Rouille	Sauce	France	Condiment	Spicy, garlicky	No*	Served with fish soups like bouillabaisse.

76. Roulade

77. Royal icing

78. Ruben sandwich

79. Rucola

80. Rugelach

81. Rum

82. Rum baba

83. Rum cake

84. Rum punch

85. Rumaki

86. Rump roast

87. Runner beans

88. Russian dressing

89. Russian tea cakes

90. Rustic bread

91. Rutabaga

92. Rutabaga mash

93. Ryazhenka (Russian fermented milk drink)

94. Rye beer

95. Rye bread

96. Rye crackers

97. Rye flour

98. Rye pasta

99. Rye whiskey

100. Rye whiskey sour

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
76	Roulade	Main/Dessert	France	Roll dish	Varies	No*	Can be sweet (cake) or savory (meat or veggie rolls).
77	Royal icing	Icing	UK	Baking	Sweet	No*	Hard-drying icing used on cookies and cakes.
78	Ruben sandwich	Sandwich	USA	Main	Savory	No	Filled with corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut.
79	Rucola	Leafy green	Mediterranean	Salads	Peppery	Yes	Another name for arugula, used widely in Europe.
80	Rugelach	Pastry	Jewish	Dessert	Sweet	No*	Rolled pastry filled with nuts, fruit, or chocolate.
81	Rum	Alcohol	Caribbean	Drink	Sweet, warm	No	Distilled from sugarcane or molasses.
82	Rum baba	Dessert	France/Italy	Dessert	Spongy, boozy	No	Yeast cake soaked in rum syrup.
83	Rum cake	Dessert	Caribbean	Cake	Sweet, rich	No	Popular holiday dessert with rum-soaked fruits.
84	Rum punch	Drink	Caribbean	Cocktail	Fruity, strong	No	Party favorite made with rum and tropical juices.
85	Rumaki	Appetizer	USA (Tiki cuisine)	Starter	Sweet-savory	No	Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts and chicken liver.
86	Rump roast	Meat	Global	Main	Rich, beefy	No	Cut from the hindquarter of beef, often slow-cooked.
87	Runner beans	Vegetable	Europe	Side	Earthy	Yes	Long beans often steamed or sautéed.
88	Russian dressing	Condiment	USA	Salads, sandwiches	Tangy	No*	Used famously in Reuben sandwiches.
89	Russian tea cakes	Cookie	Russia/USA	Dessert	Buttery, nutty	No*	Also known as snowball cookies.
90	Rustic bread	Bread	Europe	Sandwich, side	Crusty, hearty	Yes	Characterized by a thick crust and open crumb.
91	Rutabaga	Root vegetable	Sweden	Boiled, mashed	Slightly sweet	Yes	Cross between cabbage and turnip.
92	Rutabaga mash	Side dish	Northern Europe	Side	Sweet, buttery	Yes	Great low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes.
93	Ryazhenka	Drink	Russia	Beverage	Caramel, creamy	No	Fermented baked milk drink rich in probiotics.
94	Rye beer	Alcohol	Germany	Beverage	Malty, spicy	No	Uses rye grain in brewing for spicy flavor.
95	Rye bread	Bread	Europe	Sandwich	Dense, sour	Yes	Essential in deli-style sandwiches.
96	Rye crackers	Snack	Scandinavia	Snack	Nutty, crisp	Yes	Often paired with cheese or spreads.
97	Rye flour	Flour	Europe	Baking	Earthy	Yes	Used in dense, flavorful breads.
98	Rye pasta	Pasta	Modern	Main dish	Nutty	Yes	Alternative grain pasta for added fiber.
99	Rye whiskey	Alcohol	USA	Beverage	Spicy, dry	No	Made with at least 51% rye grain in U.S. law.
100	Rye whiskey sour	Cocktail	USA	Drink	Sour, strong	No	Classic cocktail made with rye whiskey and lemon juice.