al dente

[al den-tey, -tee, ahl den-te] / æl ˈdɛn teɪ, -ti, ɑl ˈdɛn tɛ /

ADJECTIVE

of a firmer texture when cooked

Synonyms

WEAK

firm medium

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, low glycemic index carbs, such as parboiled rice and al dente pasta, that are more slowly absorbed and produce a smaller blood sugar spike are associated with decreased risk.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2024

As for the corn, I like to throw the kernels directly into the boiling water, letting them soften as the pasta becomes pleasingly al dente.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2023

Durum, the hardest wheat, produces pasta with the prized "al dente" firm texture, unlike soft wheat.

From Reuters • Aug. 30, 2023

But it was very difficult for me to deal with al dente rice because I’m a rice snob from the land of Basmati rice.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2023

They resembled noodles that had been cooked al dente.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston