fennel 
Also known as finocchio or anise; eaten raw in salads, or braised or fried as a vegetable accompaniment. Also the name given to dried seeds having a liquorice flavour.
fenugreek
hard, dried seed usually sold ground.
ferrero rocher
a commercial sweet made from hazelnuts and milk chocolate
fetta cheese
A crumbly goat or sheep milk cheese with a sharp, salty taste.
figs
DRIED the slightly crunchy, dehydrated form of a black or golden fruit. They can be eaten as is or used as an ingredient in savoury dishes or desserts
GLACE figs cooked and preserved in heavy syrup
fillo pastry
also known as phyllo; tissue-thin pastry sheets purchased chilled or frozen that lend themselves to sweet and savoury dishes
filo pastry
also known as phyllo; tissue-thin pastry sheets purchased chilled or frozen
firm tofu
Curd which is made from the liquid extracted from pressed, cooked soy beans, which are then drained and pressed into cakes of varying textures. Firm tofu contains less liquid and is easier to cut and cook without breaking up than soft tofu.
fish sauce
also called nam pla or nuoc nam; made from pulverised salted fermented fish, most often anchovies. Has a pungent smell and strong taste; use sparingly
five-spice powder
a fragrant mixture of ground cinnamon, clove, star anise, sichuan pepper and fennel seeds
