This list includes 17 Recipes that start with X that begin with X, organized from “XO Sauce” to “Xoi Man”. Many are regional or transliterated names, so they highlight global culinary variety.

Recipes that start with X are dishes or preparations whose commonly used names begin with the letter X. Because X is rare in English culinary names, many examples come from Chinese or Vietnamese words like “XO Sauce.”

Below you’ll find the table with Recipe, Cuisine, Difficulty, Prep time (minutes), Notes, and Source.

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Recipes that start with X

NameCuisineDifficultyPrep time (minutes)
XalwoSomaliMedium45
Xavier SoupItalianMedium30
Xavier SteaksContinentalMedium40
Xec SaladMexicanEasy20
XerotiganaGreekMedium60
Xiao Long BaoChineseHard120
Xi’an Cumin Lamb SkewersChineseEasy45
Xihongshi Chao JidanChineseEasy15
Xingren DoufuChineseEasy20
Xiphias SouvlakiGreekEasy35
Xiu MaiVietnameseMedium40
Xmas FruitcakeBritishMedium180
Xmas Sugar CookiesAmericanEasy90
Xnipec SalsaMexicanEasy15
XO SauceCantoneseMedium90
XocolatlAztecEasy10
Xoi ManVietnameseMedium50

Descriptions

Xalwo
A sweet, gelatinous confection from Somalia, also known as halwa. Made with sugar, ghee, and spices like cardamom, it’s a popular treat for weddings and special occasions.
Xavier Soup
A classic Italian soup featuring a clear chicken broth and tiny, delicate dumplings made from Parmesan cheese and egg. A comforting and elegant starter named for St. Francis Xavier.
Xavier Steaks
A classic preparation for steak, pan-seared and then topped with cooked asparagus spears and melted Swiss cheese before being served.
Xec Salad
A refreshing fruit salad from Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. It features jicama and citrus fruits like orange and grapefruit, all tossed with chili powder and lime juice.
Xerotigana
Crispy, spiral-shaped fried pastries from Crete. These delicate treats are drizzled with honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon and chopped walnuts, a popular holiday sweet.
Xiao Long Bao
Delicate steamed soup dumplings from Shanghai. Each pouch is filled with savory pork and a gelatin-rich broth that melts into a delicious soup when steamed.
Xi’an Cumin Lamb Skewers
A popular street food from Xi’an, China. Tender lamb is coated in a bold spice mix of cumin and chili flakes, then grilled to smoky perfection.
Xihongshi Chao Jidan
A classic Chinese homestyle dish of stir-fried tomatoes and eggs. It’s savory, slightly sweet, and incredibly quick to make. Also known simply as tomato and egg stir-fry.
Xingren Doufu
A delicate, chilled Chinese dessert known as almond tofu. This silky, gelatin-based treat has a subtle almond flavor and is often served with a simple syrup or fruit.
Xiphias Souvlaki
A Greek-style kebab made with swordfish (“xiphias”). Chunks of fish are marinated in olive oil, lemon, and herbs, then skewered and grilled for a simple, delicious meal.
Xiu Mai
Vietnamese pork meatballs simmered in a light, savory tomato sauce. Unlike Chinese dim sum shumai, these are often served in a bowl to be eaten with a fresh baguette.
Xmas Fruitcake
A traditional dense, rich cake packed with candied fruit, nuts, and spices. Often soaked in spirits like brandy or rum, it’s a classic holiday dessert that can be aged for weeks.
Xmas Sugar Cookies
Classic cut-out butter cookies made for the Christmas holidays. The simple dough is a perfect canvas for festive shapes and colorful royal icing decorations.
Xnipec Salsa
A fiery habanero salsa from the Yucatán, whose name means “dog’s nose” because it will make yours sweat! It’s a simple but potent mix of habanero, tomato, onion, and lime juice.
XO Sauce
A luxurious, spicy seafood sauce from Hong Kong. Made with dried scallops, shrimp, and ham, it’s an umami bomb perfect for stir-fries, noodles, or vegetables.
Xocolatl
The original Aztec hot chocolate. Traditionally a bitter and spicy drink made from ground cacao, water, chili, and spices, it’s a world away from modern sweet cocoa.
Xoi Man
A savory Vietnamese sticky rice dish. It’s a popular breakfast item, often topped with Chinese sausage, pork floss, and fried shallots for a mix of textures and flavors.
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