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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Make low glycemic index carbohydrates such as parboiled rice, whole grain bread and al dente pasta dietary staples and be mindful of how many high glycemic index carbohydrates you consume.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2024

Once it is just shy of al dente, drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

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