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gremolata

gremolata

1 8.4
A chopped mix of parsley, garlic, and lemon zest used to add fresh flavor to dishes
  • noun
  • /ˌɡrɛməˈlɑːtə/
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  • Make the Gremolata: In a small bowl, stir the parsley, garlic, and lemon zest until evenly distributed.
  • meatloaf with gremolata
  • Bean Soup with gremolata
  • a vibrant gremolata mixture

Examples

  • To enhance the flavors of the dish, sprinkle the freshly chopped gremolata on top before serving.

  • And you can leave off the gremolata, and the tartlet of leek and chanterelles.

    I Feel Pretty (2018)

  • Garnish with the gremolata.

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  • The chef added a vibrant gremolata made with parsley, garlic, and lemon zest to brighten the pasta.

  • For a fresh twist, mix some garlic and lemon zest into your gremolata before using it as a garnish.

Synonyms

pesto
vsgremolata
23 2.0

A green sauce from Italy made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, cheese, and olive oil, often served with pasta

is a chopped herb and lemon zest garnish used to finish dishes
chimichurri
vsgremolata
2 6.0

A green sauce from Argentina made with parsley, garlic, vinegar and oil, served with grilled meat

is a chopped herb and lemon zest garnish rather than a liquid sauce

How Flavorful

chutney
15 3.0
pesto
23 2.0
gremolata
1 8.4
lemon zest
7 3.0
parsley
58 1.0

Surface Forms

gremolata singular
gremolatas plural

Etymology

Gremolata comes from Italian and originally meant a small chopped mix; its name comes from a northern Italian verb meaning 'to chop', so a gremolata is a chopped herb and lemon garnish that adds a bright, fresh flavor.