Ricotta: meaning, definitions and examples
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ricotta
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dairy product
Ricotta is a soft, creamy cheese that originates from Italy. It is made from the whey left over from the production of other cheeses, which undergoes a process of heating and coagulation. The resulting cheese has a mild flavor, and a slightly grainy texture, making it versatile in both savory and sweet dishes. Ricotta is commonly used in pasta dishes like ravioli and lasagna, as well as in desserts such as cheesecake and cannoli.
Synonyms
cottage cheese, cream cheese
Examples of usage
- I love making lasagna with ricotta cheese.
- This cannoli has a delicious filling of sweetened ricotta.
- Ricotta can be used as a topping for pancakes.
- You can add ricotta to your smoothies for extra creaminess.
Translations
Translations of the word "ricotta" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ricota
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคฟเคเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Ricotta
๐ฎ๐ฉ ricotta
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะบะพััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ricotta
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใณใใฟ
๐ซ๐ท ricotta
๐ช๐ธ ricotta
๐น๐ท ricotta
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฆฌ์ฝํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูููุชุง
๐จ๐ฟ ricotta
๐ธ๐ฐ ricotta
๐จ๐ณ ้็งๅก
๐ธ๐ฎ ricotta
๐ฎ๐ธ ricotta
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธะบะฐััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ricotta
๐ฒ๐ฝ ricotta
Etymology
The word 'ricotta' comes from the Italian 'ricottare', which means 'to recook'. This refers to the method by which the cheese is made, as it is produced by reheating the whey that remains after the production of other cheeses. The use of ricotta dates back to ancient Roman times, where it was a staple in the diet of the Romans. Traditionally, it is produced in Italy, particularly in the regions of Lazio, Campania, and Tuscany. Over the years, ricotta has gained popularity worldwide due to its unique flavor and adaptability in various cuisines, especially in Italian cooking.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,550 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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