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al dente
[ al den-tey, -tee; Italian ahl den-te ]
adjective
- (especially of pasta) cooked so as not to be too soft; firm to the bite:
spaghetti al dente.
al dente
/ al ˈdɛnte /
adjective
- (of a pasta dish) cooked so as to be firm when eaten
Word History and Origins
Origin of al dente1
Word History and Origins
Origin of al dente1
Example Sentences
Meanwhile, low glycemic index carbs, such as parboiled rice and al dente pasta, that are more slowly absorbed and produce a smaller blood sugar spike are associated with decreased risk.
Once it is just shy of al dente, drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
Meanwhile, bring pasta water to a boil, and cook the orecchiette until it’s al dente.
As for the corn, I like to throw the kernels directly into the boiling water, letting them soften as the pasta becomes pleasingly al dente.
Cook, adding ¼ cup of the broth at a time, until the rice is al dente and loose but not soupy, another 8 to 10 minutes.
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