Definition of Al Dente

cooked in a way that allows food to keep a bit of its firmness

Examples of Al Dente in a sentence

Prepared al dente, the rice was still solid since it was only boiled briefly.  🔊

Mother likes her noodles very soft, but I prefer al dente spaghetti that is a bit tough.  🔊

Slightly undercooked, the al dente noodles were much too chewy for the food critic’s taste.  🔊

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