a la plancha
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of a la plancha
C20: Spanish: on the plate
Example Sentences
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Dishes like Spanish octopus a la plancha, crab and brie fondue, and Kurobuta pork chops are among the most popular items on the menu.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2022
Don't expect to be seated — stand and sip on exceptional sherries and tuck into delectable bites like mackerel a la plancha or Cornish razor clams.
From Time ● Dec. 1, 2011
Tacos a la plancha, in which diners make their own tacos from an assortment of ingredients including meat, melted cheese, salsas and soft corn tortillas, were a hit, too.
From New York Times ● Oct. 1, 2011
You mean that "underwhelming, constipated affair" from a man who speaks as "though halfway through a plate of langostinos a la plancha" rasped Letts of the Mail.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 2, 2010
Probably the most eye-opening dish for me was something called berberechos a la plancha, kind of a cross between scallops and clams, just thrown on the griddle.
From Time Magazine Archive
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