carpaccio
carpaccio Lexical Profile
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• noun
A traditional Italian dish consisting of raw meat or fish, typically beef or tuna, that is thinly sliced or pounded flat and usually served as an appetizer with olive oil, lemon juice, capers, or Parmesan cheese.
"For her first course, she ordered a delicate beef carpaccio drizzled with high-quality olive oil and topped with shaved Parmesan."
By extension, any culinary dish composed of extremely thinly sliced raw ingredients, such as vegetables or fruits, served in a similar style.
"The chef prepared a vibrant, refreshing heirloom tomato carpaccio garnished with fresh basil leaves and a balsamic reduction."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Invented in 1950 by Giuseppe Cipriani of Harry's Bar in Venice, Italy. He named the dish 'carpaccio' because its distinctive red and white colors reminded him of the paintings of the Venetian Renaissance artist Vittore Carpaccio.
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