roasted-garlic-dip
/ˌrəʊ.stɪd ˈɡɑː.lɪk dɪp/ IELTSAcademic
noun
a creamy dip made with roasted garlic, usually eaten with bread, chips, or vegetables. It has a mild, sweet garlic taste, not the sharp taste of raw garlic.
- We served roasted garlic dip with warm pita.
- This dip tastes smoother than raw garlic.
- I love roasted garlic dip with chips.
Adinary Nuance
Roasted garlic dip is different from garlic dip because the garlic is cooked first. That makes the flavour softer, sweeter, and less sharp than raw-garlic dips. It is also more specific than dip, which is a general word for many sauces or spreads. Use this phrase when you want to name the exact flavour.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- sốt chấm tỏi nướng
- Spanish
- dip de ajo asado
- Chinese
- 烤蒜蘸酱
- Japanese
- ローストガーリックディップ
- Korean
- 구운 마늘 딥
Etymology
This is a compound food term formed in modern English from roasted + garlic + dip. It describes the ingredients and the way the dish is used.
Common phrases
roasted garlic dipcreamy roasted garlic dipserve with roasted garlic dip
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Frequently asked questions
- Is roasted garlic dip the same as garlic dip?
- Not always. Roasted garlic dip is usually milder and sweeter because the garlic is cooked first.
- Can I use roasted garlic dip with vegetables?
- Yes. It works well with carrot sticks, cucumber, and other fresh vegetables.
- Is roasted garlic dip a common phrase in English?
- Yes, especially on menus and in recipes. It is a clear food name, not slang.