noun
- Plural of guanciale; cured pork jowl or cheek meat used in Italian cuisine, especially in pasta dishes like carbonara.
Usage: Italian culinary term; Often used in the singular form 'guanciale' in English; Considered a key ingredient in traditional Roman pasta dishes
Examples
- The chef used authentic guanciali to prepare the carbonara sauce.
- Guanciali is prized for its rich flavor and marbling.
- Traditional Roman carbonara requires guanciali rather than bacon.
- The butcher sells guanciali imported directly from Italy.
- Guanciali adds a distinctive depth to the pasta dish.