Can you tell me what fish is orata?
Branzino and Orata make great fish dishes.They are very popular in Italy.They are considered a delicacy.I think you should try them.
Do you know what Branzino and Orata are?If you do, you can stop reading now, even if you want to take a peek.
If you don't know what Branzino and Orata are, please keep reading.I assure you that it will be worth it.
Some friends and I went to a local restaurant to try some fish dishes.The two friends who are not based in Italy have been here a number of times.
I tried to help them decide what to order by explaining the various dishes on the menu in Italian.Branzino and Orata caused problems.Branzino had more problems than Orata.
I have had Orata many times and the translation of Orata annoyed me greatly.Branzino and Orata are both types of fish.
I messed up the translation of Branzino and said it was sea bream.Branzino is a sea bass.
I know that my foreign friends Jessica and Chris have been to Italy at least three times so far, and they have eaten a lot of Italian fish dishes.They had not eaten Branzino and Orata before.They had seen them on the menu, but had no idea what they were, and had steered clear of them.Branzino and Orata are very popular in Italy.
Don't try to get that dictionary before you do.Put the thing down if you picked it up.The translation of Orata is actually Gilthead, thanks to Mr Plotkin.You may not be aware of it.There is a better way.Go and taste it.
I think you will find that Branzino and Orata will become part of your Italian influenced vocabulary, along with the likes ofpasta,lasagne, and'spaghetti'.
Remember Branzino and Orata.Branzino is also known as'spigola' or 'ragno' in other parts of Italy.
I think Jessica and Chris will try Branzino and Orata again now that they know they are Sea bass.
If you see Branzino/spigola/ragno next to the word "sale" on a menu, order it.If you notice 'Orata' close to the word 'griglia', point at the words on the menu and say 'Questo'.Any fish dishes mentioning the words orata are worth a try.
I don't think you will regret your decision if you are a fan of fish dishes or not.
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I loved the food in Italy and didn't eat only pasta or pizza.I like to eat vegetable-heavy and meat-light, so I would sometimes order a couple of contorni instead of meat or fish.True vegetarians would have to watch out for meat stocks or small bits of ham or pancetta in their veg.
There are many local variations of fish names.Going from there is the best approach when searching for a scientific name.I got a generic "brme" (bream) for orata and "loup de mer" for Branzino when I searched in French.
Italian menu items can be difficult to understand in general, but others know this, so books like the one I wrote about here exist.
I agree with you that the scientific or Latin name is a good way to understand what plant and animal names are in English, French and many other languages.
When I lived in the Washington DC area, I had Branzino several times at non Italian restaurants, but I didn't know it was spigola.
I ordered orata at Alex's suggestion and it was delicious.Alex, "sea bass" is something we know in English.It became something of a boutique fish in the US and some restaurants were substituting other white fish for sea bass and charging less for it.It wasn't on as many menu as it used to be because it was an "endangered fish" later on.
I will order again.It was light, but still had enough substance that it required chewing.
Glad you enjoyed the orata.I think I said the latter, which may be why you looked confused.My bad!
I will modify the article to make it clear that sea bass is not only known in Italy, but also outside the country.
It's important to cook them whole to preserve their delicate flavor.Leave that lemon alone, even if they put it on the plate.To smother a fish in lemon juice means you think it's not good.
I think I have eaten both of the Orata carpaccio and the little red pepper corns whole.
I wonder how many visitors to Italy try these two.People who have been in Italy for a while know how good they are.
Imagino, tu VIVI e LAVORI A MILANO.LA NOSTRA FAMIGLIA PROVIENE, BELLA FIRENZE, DEBBO DIRE, LACUCINA TOSCANA, SE NONALTRO PER LA SUA.Per QUESTO MI DOMANDO PERCHE A SOUTH BEACH NON RIESCO TROVARE.OGGI PREPARO PER CENA UN BEL RED SNAPPER...No LSUGGESTIONS?
Se SAI PER CASO COME SI CHIAMA ORATA.
Stop looking for a translation!Orata is in the same family as Branzino.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilt-head.
Orata can be found in both the Mediterranean and the North Atlantic.It may be found in some American or Canadian restaurants.
Both are easy to make at home.The local Umbrian way is to bake it on a bed of finely diced odori with salt, oil and lemon slices on top.It takes no time to cook.
Fish are easy to cook at home.They can be popped under the grill or in the oven.
Branzino and Orata are not annoying when it comes to putting me off fish.
I agree more.I need an appropriate translation.I like orata aqua pazza.I tell people that both are light white fish.dana, ciao
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