pilau
/pi'lau/ Cách viết khác : (pilaff) /'pilæf/ (pilaw) /pi'lau/
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Definition
Noun: A dish of rice, typically long-grain like basmati, that is cooked in a seasoned broth. The broth is well-seasoned with spices and often contains ingredients such as onions, celery, and sometimes tomatoes. The dish is characterized by its inclusion of a main protein, which can be poultry, game, shellfish, or other meats, making it a complete, flavorful one-pot meal.
Usage
"Pilau" refers specifically to this seasoned rice dish. It is a culinary term. * For a meal: "We had a delicious chicken pilau for dinner." * Describing the dish: "The pilau was fragrant with saffron and cardamom." * Specifying the type: "She prepared a seafood pilau with prawns and mussels."
Examples
- The traditional recipe for lamb pilau includes raisins and almonds.
- This restaurant's vegetable pilau is a popular vegetarian option.
- He learned to cook a perfect pilau from his grandmother.
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Context: Pilau (and its variant spellings) is a staple in many cuisines across the Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia. The specific spices and ingredients vary significantly by region.
- As a Base: While often a complete dish, pilau can sometimes serve as a flavorful base for other stews or grilled meats.
Variants and Related Words
- Pilaf (noun): The most common alternative spelling, especially in American English.
- Pilaw (noun): Another less common variant spelling.
- Pulao (noun): A common spelling in Indian subcontinental cuisines (e.g., "vegetable pulao").
Synonyms
- Seasoned rice: A simple descriptive synonym, though it lacks the specific culinary connotations of "pilau."
- Spiced rice: Another general term highlighting the seasoned aspect.
Related Phrases
- To make pilau: The standard phrase for preparing the dish.
- Example: "It takes time to make a good pilau because you must sauté the rice first."
- A plate/bowl of pilau: The standard way to refer to a serving.
- Example: "He served himself a generous bowl of pilau."
Noun
- rice cooked in well-seasoned broth with onions or celery and usually poultry or game or shellfish and sometimes tomatoes