vermicelli
- noun
- /ˌvɜr.mɪˈtʃɛli/
- It is also used in soup and stewed with mung bean vermicelli.
- rice vermicelli
- vermicelli noodles
- vermicelli soup
Examples
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We got the pork belly, the vermicelli noodles, the lettuce, the shrimp, the swamp.
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Less frequently, it is cooked with fish, beef sirloin, mung bean vermicelli, bean curd, and so on, and it is occasionally used in soup.
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Actually, I'm going to make a vermicelli bowl instead.
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Vietnamese bun bowl with lamb, mint, and vermicelli noodles, homemade in England until I get my hands on the real thing.
Blog text (9) -
I grew up eating pilaf (a Middle Eastern style cooked in chicken broth with broken vermicelli) very, very frequently, although not with every single meal.
Blog text (2) -
She had never tried the herb before, and I decided to use it in a modified version of fresh rice paper spring rolls, with grilled chicken, vermicelli, mint, and Thai basil.
Blog text (9) -
To prepare a delicious stir-fry, first boil the vermicelli noodles until they are soft.
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For the soup, add vermicelli to the broth along with vegetables and meat for a hearty meal.
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The chef used vermicelli as a base for the salad, mixing it with fresh herbs and a tangy dressing.
Synonyms
A long thin pasta served with sauce
A very thin Italian pasta like fine noodles often served with light sauces
A thin pasta like spaghetti
A very thin Italian pasta like spaghetti but finer
Very thin pasta used in light soups because it cooks quickly
How Thin
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vermicelli comes from Italian, where verme means 'worm' and the ending -cello makes it 'little'; the name literally meant 'little worms'. So, vermicelli are long, thin pasta that look a bit like 'little worms'.