a la plancha

/ æ lə ˈplæntʃə; a la ˈplantʃa /

adjective

1. usually postpositive (in Spanish cookery) grilled on a metal plate

Word History and Origins

Origin of a la plancha¹

C20: Spanish: on the plate

Example Sentences

Dishes like Spanish octopus a la plancha, crab and brie fondue, and Kurobuta pork chops are among the most popular items on the menu.

From Seattle Times

To eat, our vote is for Scottish langoustine a la plancha or yellowfin tuna carpaccio to start, followed by black trumpet-hazelnut crusted dover sole or girelle pasta with chanterelles, broccoli rabe and a comté cheese emulsion.

From Fox News

He will open a branch of his informal restaurant, which features warm tortas a la plancha, toasted sandwiches usually made with a variety of meats, avocados, chiles and cheeses; Oaxacan tlayudas, large tostadas with various toppings; and churros.

From New York Times

“Danielle loves seafood,” explains Aglietti, who is also planning to prepare red rock cod à la plancha.

From New York Times

One pizzeria is changing its focus: Pizzeria Sirenetta is now a more general Italian restaurant with rustic fare like octopus a la plancha with salsa verde, roasted eggplant with pine nuts, rigatoni alla Bolognese, fettuccine cacio e pepe, roasted branzino with braised artichokes and a lamb burger with yogurt sauce.

From New York Times