Barbacoa: meaning, definitions and examples
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barbacoa
[ หbษหrbษหkoสษ ]
cooking method
Barbacoa is a traditional cooking method originating from Mexico that involves slow-cooking meat, typically lamb or beef, in a pit or wrapped in leaves. The meat is seasoned with various spices and herbs, allowing it to become tender and flavorful. This technique is often used for special occasions and celebrations. The term 'barbacoa' has also come to refer to the dish made from the cooked meat, often served in tacos or burritos.
Synonyms
barbecue, slow-cooked meat, traditional cooking.
Examples of usage
- We had barbacoa tacos for dinner.
- The barbacoa was cooked for hours to achieve maximum tenderness.
- He learned the traditional way of making barbacoa from his grandmother.
- Barbacoa has become a popular dish in many Tex-Mex restaurants.
Translations
Translations of the word "barbacoa" in other languages:
๐ต๐น barbacoa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคฐเคฌเฅเคเฅเคฏเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Barbacoa
๐ฎ๐ฉ barbacoa
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐัะฑะตะบั
๐ต๐ฑ barbacoa
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใใณใข
๐ซ๐ท barbacoa
๐ช๐ธ barbacoa
๐น๐ท barbacoa
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ฅด๋ฐ์ฝ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงุฑุจููู
๐จ๐ฟ barbacoa
๐ธ๐ฐ barbacoa
๐จ๐ณ ๅทดๅฐๅทด็งไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ barbacoa
๐ฎ๐ธ barbacoa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัะฑะฐะบะพะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแฃแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ barbacoa
๐ฒ๐ฝ barbacoa
Etymology
The word 'barbacoa' traces its origins to the Caribbean, particularly from the Taino people, who used the term to describe a method of cooking meat over an open flame or pit. The Spanish adopted the term during their colonization and spread the cooking technique throughout Latin America. In Mexico, barbacoa evolved to include wrapping the meat in leaves and slow-cooking it in a pit dug in the ground, enhancing the flavors and tenderness of the meat. Today, barbacoa is not just a cooking method but also a beloved dish within Mexican cuisine, celebrated for its rich flavors and cultural significance.