veal scallopini
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Definition
Noun: A dish consisting of thin, sautéed cutlets of veal, typically served with a sauce.
Usage
"Veal scallopini" refers specifically to the prepared food item. It is used as a singular noun for the dish, though the word "scallopini" itself implies multiple thin slices.
Examples
- The restaurant's signature dish is veal scallopini with a lemon butter sauce.
- For dinner, she prepared a simple veal scallopini.
- He ordered the veal scallopini, which was served with mushrooms.
Advanced Usage
The term is often used on menus and in culinary contexts to describe a classic Italian-inspired preparation. The cutlets are typically pounded thin, lightly floured, and quickly sautéed.
Variants and Related Words
- Scallopini (also spelled ): Can refer to the style of preparation using thin slices of meat, not exclusively veal (e.g., chicken scallopini, pork scallopini).
- Scaloppine: The Italian word from which "scallopini" is derived, meaning "small, thin slices."
- Cutlet: A general term for a thin slice of meat, which is the form used for scallopini.
Synonyms
- Veal cutlets (specifically when prepared in the scallopini style)
- Scallops of veal (an older or more formal term)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- À la scallopini: Prepared in the style of scallopini (e.g., turkey à la scallopini).
Noun
- thin sauteed cutlets of veal