a la plancha
Britishadjective
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
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
To eat, our vote is for Scottish langoustine a la plancha or yellowfin tuna carpaccio to start, followed by black trumpet-hazelnut crusted dover sole or girelle pasta with chanterelles, broccoli rabe and a comté cheese emulsion.
From Fox News
He will open a branch of his informal restaurant, which features warm tortas a la plancha, toasted sandwiches usually made with a variety of meats, avocados, chiles and cheeses; Oaxacan tlayudas, large tostadas with various toppings; and churros.
From New York Times
“Danielle loves seafood,” explains Aglietti, who is also planning to prepare red rock cod à la plancha.
From New York Times
One pizzeria is changing its focus: Pizzeria Sirenetta is now a more general Italian restaurant with rustic fare like octopus a la plancha with salsa verde, roasted eggplant with pine nuts, rigatoni alla Bolognese, fettuccine cacio e pepe, roasted branzino with braised artichokes and a lamb burger with yogurt sauce.
From New York Times
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