soffrito
soffrito is the alternative form of soffritto.
Meaning of soffritto
Noun
soffritto (countable and uncountable, plural soffrittos)
- A fried mixture of chopped onions, carrots and celery, used as the beginning point of a dish, especially in Italian cuisine; may also contain garlic, shallot, and leek.
- Most European cultures use a patiently chopped, heated and stirred vegetable mixture, such as a mirepoix or soffritto, always including members of the onion family, and Pollan explores the chemistry of these, as well as their adaptive value.2013 May 22, Paul Levy, “Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation by Michael Pollan – review”, in The Guardian
- Synonyms:
- mirepoix
Forms of soffrito
| plural | soffritos |
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Questions about soffrito
- What is soffrito the alternative form of?
- Soffrito is the alternative form of soffritto.
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