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Only A True Foodie Knows What These Exotic Foods Taste Like

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The flavor is subtle and adds a pop of freshness to many dishes. Learn how to cook with it [here](https://www.reluctantgourmet.com/fennel-how-to-use-it/).

Fennel has the texture of an onion, but tastes like anise.

Once cooked, Szechuan peppercorns become magically numbing. Learn more about them [here](https://www.thespruce.com/szechuan-peppercorn-info-694248).

Szechuan peppercorns have a subtle floral aroma, but their claim to fame is their unique numbing sensation.

Unlike most citrus fruit, the pith is not very bitter — it's lemony, sweet, and has a strong floral fragrance. Check out five things to do with it [here](https://www.thekitchn.com/5-things-to-do-with-a-buddhas-hand-196888).

Although a buddha's hand might _look_ exotic, its flavor is pretty similar to a lemon.

While they may taste similar to green tomatoes, they are not the same. Learn more about the differences [here](https://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-difference-between-green-tomatoes-and-tomatillos-222350).

Tomatillos (AKA Mexican husk tomatoes) are tart, citrusy, and typically used in sauces or salsa.

The delicate herb is often paired with fish and poultry and adds a pop of freshness. Learn more about it [here](https://www.thekitchn.com/inside-the-spice-cabinet-tarragon-92042).

Tarragon is a leafy herb that has a bittersweet anise flavor.

Some people refer to the flavor as a savory apple because it has the crispness of an apple without the sweet flavor. Learn more about it [here](https://www.thekitchn.com/jicama-most-exciting-vegetable-youre-not-eating-the-vegetable-butcher-220006).

Jicama is a crunchy tuber with a bright white flesh.

The intense bitterness mellows out when cooked but is one of the major reasons people love it. Although commonly confused with broccolini, the two are very different. Learn what makes them different [here](https://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-difference-between-broccoli-broccolini-broccoli-rabe-and-chinese-broccoli-227025).

Broccoli rabe is very bitter.

The less common red varieties are a tad sweeter and are better for eating raw (although both are typically cooked). Learn how to cook with them [here](https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/what-to-do-with-fresh-gooseberries-and-currants-article).

Gooseberries have a good amount of acid in them and taste like a tart grape.

Other than that, they taste pretty much like a plain old radish. Learn more about them [here](https://www.thekitchn.com/if-cinderella-were-a-vegetable-she-would-be-a-watermelon-radish-ingredient-intelligence-106793).

Watermelon radishes only similarity to watermelons are their vibrant pink color.

It can be eaten raw or cooked and adds a bitter flavor that pairs perfectly with sweet things (like fresh fruit or sweet dressings). Learn how to use it [here](https://www.thekitchn.com/drop-that-lettuce-and-meet-escarole-the-vegetable-butcher-220674).

Escarole is a bitter green.

Maybe you prefer to stick to the basics, and that's fine — but why not try something new like Szechuan peppercorns?

You're certainly not a flavor expert

Why not start with something simple like gooseberries and work your way up to Szechuan peppercorns?

You're familiar with some exotic flavors, but still have a lot of tasting to do

You have tasted a ton of foods and are never scared to try new things. You're on your way to becoming a flavor expert!

You're practically a flavor expert

You must be an adventurous eater because you pretty much know all of the flavors. Impressive!

You're a flavor expert

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