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Ramekin: meaning, definitions and examples

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ramekin

 

[ หˆrรฆmษ™หŒkษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooking utensil

A ramekin is a small, typically ceramic dish used for baking and serving individual portions of food. It is often used for recipes that require a delicate bake, such as custards, soufflรฉs, and pot pies. Ramekins are usually oven-safe and come in various sizes and shapes, making them versatile for various culinary presentations. They are also used for serving sauces, dips, and desserts.

Synonyms

baking dish, casserole dish, dish

Examples of usage

  • She baked a chocolate soufflรฉ in a ramekin.
  • The chef served the crรจme brรปlรฉe in elegant ramekins.
  • I love using ramekins for individual pot pies.
  • He prepared the vegetable dip in a small ramekin.

Translations

Translations of the word "ramekin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ramequim

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคฎเค•เคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ramekin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ramekin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะผะตะบั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ramekin

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒกใ‚ญใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ramequin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ramequรญn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ramekin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ๋ฉ”ํ‚จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงู…ูƒูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ramekin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ramekin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ็ƒค็ข—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ramekin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ramekin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐะผะตะบั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ramekin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ramequรญn

Etymology

The word 'ramekin' originates from the French term 'ramequin,' which referred to a small dish or mold used for cooking. The French word itself is believed to be a diminutive of 'ramin,' a word for a frugal or modest meal. Ramekins became popular in the 18th century, particularly in French cuisine where they were used to serve individual portions of savory dishes and desserts. Over time, the ramekin evolved into a staple in kitchens worldwide, valued for its practicality and ability to enhance the presentation of individual servings. This small dish's enduring popularity can be attributed to its versatility and the trend toward personalized dining experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,638, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.