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cuocere a vapore

to steam

Pronunciation

KWOH-cheh-reh ah vah-POH-reh

About this word

Steaming is used in Italian cuisine for vegetables and fish — lighter than other methods.

Examples

Cuoce il pesce a vapore per mantenerlo leggero e saporito.

She steams the fish to keep it light and flavourful.

Le verdure cotte a vapore conservano più vitamine.

Steamed vegetables retain more vitamins.

Related Words

vaporecottura sanaverdurepescevaporiera