It is in a recipe and talking about cooking.
2007-01-07 12:27:57 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
It is the degree of "doneness" when cooking pasta or vegetables.
2007-01-07 12:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Al Dente
Definition: Al dente refers to the desired texture of cooked pasta in Italian cooking. It literally means "to the tooth". When the pasta is cooked al dente, there should be a slight resistance in the center when the pasta is chewed.
Pronunciation: all DAN tay (adjective)
Examples: When cooking pasta for use in casseroles, make sure the texture is al dente, or slightly chewy to the bite.
2007-01-07 13:20:22 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ Susan §@¿@§ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Al dente is a cooking term used when referring to the donenesss of pasta.Al dente pasta should be slightly firm,but not hard or raw,and not mushy. It`s just a personal preference though.If you like your pasta softer cook for the recommended time,if you like it a little firmer cook it for about 2 minutes less,and then it`s al dente!Hope I was helpful,and happy cooking!
2007-01-07 12:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by mom2119114 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Al dente refers to the desired texture of cooked pasta in Italian cooking. It literally means "to the tooth". When the pasta is cooked al dente, there should be a slight resistance in the center when the pasta is chewed.
2007-01-07 12:29:57 · answer #4 · answered by barkley_chao126 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Al Dente - I believe is "to the tooth", so your pasta is supposed to have a bite left in it. Cook it slightly underdone, and it finishes "cooking" in the sauce. This way it still has room to "soak up" some sauce. If it's too done, it won't absorb any sauce and will become smooshy.
Try to catch "Everyday Italian" with Giada De Laurentiis on Food Network. It's a great show.
2007-01-07 12:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually the pasta package instructions will give the timing required to cook the pasta until al dente - meaning there is a bite to it.
The timing starts when you put the pasta in BOILING water.
Hope you find this useful: http://simcooks.com/72/how-to-cook-spaghetti/
2007-01-07 12:44:47 · answer #6 · answered by yich . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Al dente is Italian for 'to the tooth'.
It refers to the doneness of pasta. When one bites through cooked pasta, it should still be firm to the bite, but not stick on the tooth.
It can also be used to describe the doneness of some vegetables such as green beans.
2007-01-07 12:31:53 · answer #7 · answered by david 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're talking about pasta -- it means that you don't want to cook it until its mushy, but it still has firmness. Al dente means it still has a little bite in it. But it's not rock hard. Taste it and see.
2007-01-07 12:36:23 · answer #8 · answered by Trillium 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dente in latin means tooth.
An Italian phrase meaning "to the tooth," used to describe pasta or other food that is cooked only until it offers a slight resistance when bitten into, but which is not soft or overdone.
2007-01-07 12:29:17 · answer #9 · answered by Cister 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Al dente is an italian saying literally meaning "to the tooth". When cooking pasta, it should be cooked so when you bite into it, it is firm.
2016-05-23 06:20:18 · answer #10 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Al dente refers to cooking pasta until it is chewy and not mushy or soft.
2007-01-07 12:44:48 · answer #11 · answered by patty m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋