vermicelli
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- noun
- /ˌvɜr.mɪˈtʃɛli/
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- 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.
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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
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A long thin pasta served with sauce
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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
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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'.