Koskera, A La (A La Koskera): A traditional preparation for fish from the Basque Country, based on peas, asparagus tips, garlic, parsley, and hard-boiled egg; it is prepared in an earthenware dish (sometimes accompanied by clams).

Kumquat (Kumquat): A small citrus fruit, like a round olive, native to China and Vietnam.

Kahlua (Kahlúa): Mexican coffee liqueur.

Kaiku (Kaiku - Basque Pot): A conical, truncated vessel, slightly inclined from the horizontal plane, with a handle, currently used in the artisanal preparation of curd (junket), to heat milk by immersing fire-heated stones.

Kaki (Persimmon): Japanese medlar (commonly known as persimmon), with large, sweet pulp.

Kebab (Kebab / Skewer): Pieces of meat and vegetables threaded onto a skewer.

Kéfir (Kefir): Artificially fermented milk with a bittersweet flavor.

Kelvin (Kelvin - Non-culinary): Basic unit of temperature. Kelvin degrees.

Ketchup (Ketchup): Tomato sauce seasoned with spices that is sold prepared.

Kibbe (Kibbeh / Kubbeh): A Lebanese dish, common in some Arab countries. Based on ground raw meat and washed raw wheat (bulgur), which can be served raw, fried, or baked.

Kiko (Toasted Corn / Corn Nut): Toasted corn (often a large, crunchy type).

Kilogramo (Kilogram - Non-culinary): Basic unit of mass. 1,000 grams.

Kion (Ginger - Regional): In Peru, ginger.

Kirsch (Kirsch): Cherry brandy or liqueur.

Kislav (Kislav - Russian Liqueur): Russian liqueur, prepared with watermelons.

Kiwi (Kiwi): Tropical fruit, with a green skin and tasty pulp.

Kokotxa (Kokotxa / Hake or Cod Cheeks): Each of the fleshy protuberances found in the lower part of the head of hake and cod. It is a highly appreciated delicacy.

Kombu (Kombu): Seaweed widely used in Japanese cuisine. It is an essential ingredient in the preparation of dashi stock.

Koya dofu (Koya Dofu / Freeze-dried Tofu): Frozen and dried tofu. When dry, it keeps for up to 6 months. Before using it, it must be soaked in water to hydrate.

Kril (Krill): A group of several species of marine crustaceans, highly nutritious, that make up zooplankton.

Kuchen (Kuchen / Cake): Cake or tart (often used for German-style cakes).

Kümel (Kümmel): Brandy of Baltic origin, flavored with cumin, caraway, fennel, and other herbs, with a very sweet flavor.