parmigiano
From Parma, essentially
Parmigiano is the Italian word for Parmesan—the hard, granular cheese from the Parma region of Italy.
In English, parmigiano typically appears in the full name Parmigiano-Reggiano, distinguishing authentic Italian cheese from domestic imitations simply labeled Parmesan: freshly grated parmigiano over the pasta.
Reduced by abrasion
- shreddedTorn into strips
- shavedCut very close
- toppingFood's finishing layer
- garnishDecorative food topping
sprinkle · dusting · grater · microplane · pasta · risotto · carbonara · Caesar
Aged Italian hard cheese
- wedgeTapered splitting tool
- wheelRotating circular frame
- rindTough outer covering
- crumblyProne to fragmenting
granular · dairy · rennet · curd · whey · casein · calcium · protein
Appetizing, not sweet
- glutamateExcitatory neural transmitter
- depthDistance below surface
- richnessState of abundance
- meatinessRich, substantial quality
savoriness · brothy · nutty · caramelized · complex · crystalline · sharp · piquant
Region in northern Italy
- ItalyBoot-shaped European nation
- DOPFilm's camera department head
- consortiumCooperative group for ventures
- wheelsCircular rotation devices
producer · certification · terroir · tradition · heritage · artisanal · cooperative · authentic
grated
Reduced by abrasion
garnish · sprinkle · dusting · grater · microplane · pasta · risotto · carbonara · Caesar · minestrone
reggiano
Aged Italian hard cheese
crumbly · granular · dairy · rennet · curd · whey · casein · calcium · protein · pecorino
savory
Appetizing, not sweet
meatiness · savoriness · brothy · nutty · caramelized · complex · crystalline · sharp · piquant · intense
Emilia-Romagna
Region in northern Italy
- ItalyBoot-shaped European nation
- DOPFilm's camera department head
- consortiumCooperative group for ventures
wheels · producer · certification · terroir · tradition · heritage · artisanal · cooperative · authentic
matured
Developed over time
months · years · crystals · tyrosine · crumbly · granular · rind · wheel · cellar · turning
- Italian foodpasta, spaghetti, risotto, gnocchi, ravioli
- Cheesescheddar, brie, gouda, mozzarella, feta
- Italian delisalami, prosciutto, mortadella, coppa, capicola
- Italian marketsvendors, stalls, produce, fruit stands, produce stands
- Northern ItalyMilan, Venice, Turin, Genoa, Bologna
- Emilia-RomagnaBologna, Ravenna, Rimini, Modena, Ferrara
parmigianofresh mozzarella
Unaged pulled-curd cheese
burrata · ricotta · brie · cream cheese · mascarpone