English Explanatory Dictionary

soffritto

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fried mixture of chopped onions, carrots and celery, used as the beginning point of a dish, especially in Italian cuisine; may also contain garlic, shallot, and leek.

Pronunciation

/səˈfɹiːtəʊ/ /səʊˈfɹiːtəʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-soffritto.wav

Word forms

soffritto soffrittos soffrito sofritto

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian soffritto (literally “gently fried”). Doublet of sofrito.

Synonyms

mirepoix
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