B1Verb
caramellare
to caramelize
/kah-rah-mel-LAH-reh/
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What does ‘caramellare’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Caramella le cipolle a fuoco lento finché diventano dorate.
She caramelizes the onions over low heat until they become golden.
Il crème brûlée si finisce caramellando lo zucchero con il cannello.
The crème brûlée is finished by caramelizing the sugar with a blowtorch.
About This Word
Caramelized onions ('cipolle caramellate') are a key ingredient in many Italian meat dishes.
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