What does ‘al dente’ mean?
It’s an Italian term meaning ‘to the tooth’, indicating pasta or rice that is cooked to be firm when bitten.
Senior Editor at CyrusRamsey.com A seasoned journalist and an enthusiastic food lover, Brian Bateman serves as the Senior Editor for CyrusRamsey.com, where he marries his passion for storytelling with his love for all things culinary.
Brian brings with him a wealth of experience in the digital publishing industry and an insatiable appetite for uncovering the world's best dining experiences.
When he isn't tasting his way around the globe or writing about it, Brian enjoys honing his cooking skills and experimenting with international cuisine in his home kitchen. He firmly believes that understanding the process of creating a dish enhances the experience of consuming it.
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