Cooking & Recipes Glossary: K

kani kama: Imitation cooked crabmeat, usually made of cooked pollock (a white-fleshed, mild fish) and crab flavoring.

katsuobushi: Shaved flakes of steamed or boiled, smoked, and then dried bonito (a type of tuna).

kitchen island: An unattached counter in a kitchen that permits access from all sides.

kitchen scale: A relatively small scale that includes some sort of container; designed for weighing various food items.

kitchen triangle: A working space in your kitchen in which you can move between the sink, refrigerator, and stove unobstructed.

knish: An Eastern European Jewish savory pastry filled with meat, potato, or kasha (buckwheat).

kosher: The special dietary rules of Judaism, outlined in the Torah.

kugel: A baked casserole that combines egg noodles with flavorful seasonings and eggs.