broccoli rabe

Thân thiện

A chef stir-fries broccoli rabe with garlic in a large pan.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A leafy green vegetable characterized by its slightly bitter taste, dark green leaves, and small, broccoli-like flower buds. It is cultivated for its edible shoots, leaves, and buds.

Usage

• Broccoli rabe is typically used as a non-count noun to refer to the vegetable as a food ingredient.
• It is often prepared by sautéing, boiling, or braising.

Examples

• Noun:
  • For dinner, we sautéed broccoli rabe with garlic and chili flakes.
  • The recipe calls for one bunch of broccoli rabe, trimmed and washed.
  • The slightly bitter flavor of broccoli rabe pairs well with rich sausages.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in culinary contexts to specify this particular bitter green, distinguishing it from common broccoli.
• It is a staple in Italian-American cuisine.

Variants and Related Words

• Rapini: Another common name for the same vegetable.
• Broccoletti di rape: An Italian name for this plant.
• Cime di rapa: Another Italian term, meaning "turnip tops."

Synonyms

• Rapini: The most direct synonym.
• Bitter greens: A broader category that includes broccoli rabe.

Different Meanings

• This term refers specifically to the vegetable subspecies . It is not the same as common broccoli ( var. ), though they are related.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• (This specific term is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. It is primarily a culinary term.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. slightly bitter dark green leaves and clustered flower buds
2. plant grown for its pungent edible leafy shoots

Từ đồng nghĩa

• broccoli raab
• Brassica rapa ruvo