picada
/piˈkaðə/
CA
A traditional Catalan appetizer or condiment made from ground garlic, fried bread, almonds, parsley, and other ingredients, typically used to thicken and flavor sauces and stews.
La picada afegeix un sabor profund i una textura suau al guisat de vedella.
Picada adds deep flavor and a smooth texture to the veal stew.
Etymology
Derived from the Catalan verb 'pic' meaning 'to chop', referring to the traditional preparation method of finely chopping the ingredients. The term entered Catalan culinary vocabulary by the 18th century to describe this thickening technique.
Memory Aid
Think 'pic' = chop; picada is chopped ingredients that add flavor to dishes.
Collocations
afegir una picadasalsa amb picadaguisat amb picada
Synonyms
condimentespessidor
Related Words
salsaapetitiucuina catalana