Elenco di Parole Livello C1 - Cucina

a mixture consisting of flour, milk, and eggs, used for making pancakes, or for covering food before frying

pastella

to combine different substances together

mescolare

to cut a piece of cooked meat into smaller pieces

intagliare

to cook food by holding it under oil

fritturare

to cause something frozen become warmer to melt away the ice or frost

disgelare

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

digerire

to crush food into a soft mass

macerare

to warm previously cooked food

riscaldare

to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

munire di grata

to crush something into small particles by rubbing or pressing it against a hard surface

macinare

to cook something at a temperature just below boiling, allowing it to bubble gently

cuocere a fuoco lento

to cook using the steam of boiling water

esalare vapore

to cook something at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

stufare

‌to make already cooked food warm again

ricaldare

to mix ingredients with a wire whisk or fork in cooking or baking to achieve a specific texture

frullare

to force liquid out of something by firmly twisting or pressing it

stringere

(of drink or food) having no pleasant or strong flavor

blando

(of food) having large pieces

a pezzi

(of food) requiring to be chewed a lot in order to be swallowed easily

masticabile

having a smooth and soft texture

cremoso

(of food) having a firm, dry texture that makes a sharp, crunching sound when broken or bitten

crespo

firm and making a crisp sound when pressed, stepped on, or chewed

croccante

(of food) preserved and sold in a can

in scatola

the feeling of wanting food

appetito

a large and formal meal for many people, often for a special event

banchetto

a meal with fine food or a large meal for many people celebrating a special event

festa

a meal served late in the morning, as a combination of breakfast and lunch

colazione che si consuma a mattina

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

buffetto

a time in the early evening or afternoon when people have a light meal

ora del tè

a small tool with a pointy spiral metal for pulling out corks from bottles

cavatappi

objects that are made of glass, particularly ones used for eating and drinking

cristalleria

a deep dish with a lid, used for serving soup

zuppiera