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al dente translates to "too the tooth." This, in relation to pasta and rice, means they should be cooked soo that they still have texture, are not gloop. a good way to test is by biting either a grain of rice or some pasta in half and looking in the middle. there should be a little white spot in the middle of the product. this means it's al dente
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y ago"Al dente" is a cooking Italian word for "to the tooth".
When cooking pasta (it may also happen with rice or beans) from 13 to 15 minutes or for 7 to 10 minutes depending of its size, this one will soften and become more flexible, but still, it will not be soft enough to disintegrate. The pasta will not be hard but firm and flexible.
When pasta is cooked this way, it produces less glucose in the blood, which favors the digestive process.
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∙ 9y agoThe term al dente is mostly used when referring to pasta, the term means to cook with a bite, to achieve this the pasta is almost fully cooked but not quite. The same term can also be used for vegetables, beans and rice which are also cooked with a bite, but this is rare.
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∙ 11y agoPasta cooked al dente is not too soft nor too hard, but should have a bite to it. As a way to test it for al dente, some people actually throw a piece against the wall. If it sticks, it's al dente.
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∙ 13y agoAl dente translates as "to the tooth". When describing pasta it means the texture should be a little firm to the bite, but not too hard, and certainly not mushy.
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∙ 13y agoAl Dente is pasta/rice that still has a "crunch" (firm but not hard or soft)
Using plenty of salt makes it easier, but that's really unhealthy :(
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∙ 11y agoje mainu pata hunda te saleyo thanu jror puchena si....
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∙ 13y agoAl dente is basically saying undercooked. the pasta will be more crunchy than normal
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∙ 8y agoAl dente is a culinary term for the degree of doneness in pasta. Pasta cooked al dente is not cooked until it is very soft, it has a texture that requires a little bite.
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What are some sentences with the words al dente in them?
The recipe said to cook the spaghetti al dente.An al dente pasta is cooked for less time.
What is the proper term for properly cooked pasta?
pasta el dente * Partially cooked pasta? Never heard of that . Al Dente is pasta cooked correctly - means to the tooth in English. it is when the pasta still has a bite to it and it not soggy and overly soft. The way Italians demand it.
What is To the tooth in Italian?
al dente
What actors and actresses appeared in Al dente - 2005?
The cast of Al dente - 2005 includes: Gilles Besse as himself Anita Lalubie as Herself - Cook
What is the term for pasta that is still firm when bitten?
The term you are likely looking for is al dente, or 'to the tooth'. The means the pasta has a very slight resistence when you bite into it, but should not be crunchy. Well cooked pasta should never be mushy.
What does cook gnocchi to al dente mean?
'Al dente' means cook until there is a little resistance to biting. It means 'to the tooth' and it is how connoisseurs like gnocchi and pasta cooked.
What does Al dente' mean?
Al dente is a cooking term. It refers to cooking a food so that it is cooked, yet still a bit firm when you bite into it. This term is often used for cooking pasta.
What is a sentence using the word al-qaeda?
AL-Qaeda is the biggest terrorist organisation in the world. This is the sentence that uses the word Al-Qaeda.
What actors and actresses appeared in Al dente - 2001?
The cast of Al dente - 2001 includes: Sven Epiney as Himself - Host Alberto Russo as himself Sibylle Sager as herself Andreas Studer as himself
What are five common ingredients used for Chinese cooking?
Al dente and bums
What food has bolognese and al dente?
Chinese food, This is also fast food.
Why do they say cook until al dente?
You cook pasta al dente (to the tooth) so that it still has some texture to it. If you overcook pasta, it loses its texture, and is not fit to eat, let alone hold a good sauce.
