Katsuobushi are dried bonito flakes which are used to make dashi soup stock. Also, katsuobushi are used as toppings in various dishes, such as salads, tofu and cooked vegetables. There are varieties of finely sliced Katsuobushi which are made especially to be used as garnishes.

Kayu refers to a Japanese rice gruel - a watery, soft cooked rice that resembles oatmeal and porridge. It is an appropriate dish for making used of left over rice. Since Kayu can easily be disgested, it is usually served to people who are sick. This is also a traditional practice in my home country, the Philippines, where we usually serve "plain Lugaw "(only with a bit of salt or sugar) to sick persons, also because it is easily digested.

Kgadi refers to one of the typical drinks from Botswana that is made from distilled sugar or fungus.

Karisik Dondurma / Karisik Dondurma is the Turkish term for "mixed ice cream "; mixture of different flavors of ice cream.

Kadhai refers to a traditional Indian iron wok; a round bottomed pan. Kadhai is much deeper and narrower than Chinese wok. It is used mainly for frying and cooking. In authentic kadhai style cooking, the ingredients are cooked together in a thick, tomato-based sauce and seasoned with a savory garlic-ginger mixture. Almost all of the curries can be made in a well seasoned kadhai. A good size is about 13 inches wide and 3 inches deep. In the absence of Kadhai, a thick aluminum non stick wok can be used as alternative. This will ensure the reduction in the amount of oil or fat during cooking. Kadhai cooking is quick and no water is used in this style of cooking, only from the natural juices released by the tomatoes and meat in the dish, which is constantly stirred until cooked. Usually the Kadhai, in which the food is cooked, is placed directly on the table, where everyone eats out of it. Kadhai cooking is quick and no water is used in this style of cooking. The main ingredients cook in the natural juices released by the tomatoes and meat in the dish, which is constantly stirred until cooked.

Chakla-Belan refers to India's Rolling board and Rolling pin. Belan is the rolling pin while the Chaklas refers to the round flat platforms made of marble or wood on which the dough for Chapattis are rolled with the help of the Belan or the rolling pin.