Cacciatore

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the etymological origin?The name 'Cacciatore' derives from the Italian word for 'hunter'
2. What is the southern italian flavor enhancer?Red wine is frequently incorporated in southern Italian Cacciatore recipes
3. What is Cacciatore stew?Cacciatore is a yummy Italian stew made with meat, tomatoes, onions, herbs, and sometimes veggies. It is cooked slowly so the flavors mix together and the meat becomes tender.
4. Why did hunters make Cacciatore?Hunters made it to use the meat they caught and to cook it slowly, which makes tougher cuts soft and full of flavor.

Archetype: A very typical example of a certain person or thing; a perfect model.
Terroir: The complete natural environment in which a particular wine is produced, including factors such as the soil, topography, and climate.
Umami: A savory taste that is one of the five basic tastes, often described as meaty or brothy.