Cutlet: meaning, definitions and examples
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cutlet
[ หkสtlษชt ]
food
A small flat piece of meat or fish, often coated in breadcrumbs and fried.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| cutlet |
In Indian cuisine, this term often refers to a croquette-like preparation made with mashed vegetables, meat, or fish, coated with breadcrumbs and fried.
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| patty |
Often used in American English to refer to a round, flat portion of ground meat, typically beef, formed into a disc shape and cooked by frying, grilling, or baking. This term is frequently associated with hamburgers.
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| escalope |
Commonly used in European cuisine to refer to a thin, boneless slice of meat, often veal, which is lightly hammered to tenderize it and cooked quickly by frying.
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| schnitzel |
A dish of German or Austrian origin that involves thin slices of meat, usually veal, pork, or chicken, pounded flat, breaded, and fried. It is a popular traditional dish in Central European cuisine.
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Examples of usage
- Would you like a beef cutlet for dinner?
- She ordered a plate of chicken cutlets at the restaurant.
- The chef prepared delicious pork cutlets for the party.
Translations
Translations of the word "cutlet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น costeleta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kotelett
๐ฎ๐ฉ daging cincang
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพัะปะตัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kotlet
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใใฌใ
๐ซ๐ท cรดtelette
๐ช๐ธ chuleta
๐น๐ท pirzola
๐ฐ๐ท ์ปคํ๋ฆฟ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฑูุญุฉ ูุญู
๐จ๐ฟ kotleta
๐ธ๐ฐ kotleta
๐จ๐ณ ่้ฅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ kotlet
๐ฎ๐ธ kรณtelett
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพัะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kotlet
๐ฒ๐ฝ chuleta
Etymology
The word 'cutlet' originated from the French word 'cรดtelette', which means a small rib. It was first used in English in the early 17th century to refer to a small slice of meat or fish. Cutlets have been a popular dish in various cuisines around the world, often served as a quick and tasty meal.
See also: cut, cutaway, cutback, cute, cuticle, cutie, cutlass, cutlery, cutoff, cutout, cutter, cutters, cutthroat, cutting, cuttings, intercut, offcuts, undercut.