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Glossary entry

Spanish term or phrase:

Semi-Frío (in this context!)

English translation:

semifreddo / chilled

Added to glossary by Ross Andrew Parker
Sep 2, 2008 13:06
16 yrs ago
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Spanish term

Semi-Frío (in trhis context!)

Spanish to English Other Cooking / Culinary
This is a first course on a set menu:

Bogavante y Ostras ***Semi-Frío*** “Mar y Tierra” Remolacha y Queso Mahon

Provisionally I have:
Lobster and oysters semifreddo “Mar y Tierra” beetroot and Mahon cheese

I'm not sure about this because "semifreddo" usually seems to be used to refer to desserts.
Proposed translations (English)
3 -1 chilled
4 semi-cold/room temperature
4 ambient temperature
4 cool
4 Semifreddo
3 served at room temperature (see example sentence below)

Discussion

eski Sep 3, 2008:
Hi Milena-Congrats for your excellent research, your discovery of "avocado and citrus semifreddo" served with fried prawn(what's more-with picture!) is brilliant!
Milena Bosco (X) Sep 3, 2008:
French restaurant, "shrimp with semifreddo" ....Gamberoni fritti, con semifreddo di avogado e agrumi, anche questo ben presentato e con un abbinamento intrigante.
....from http://andreagraziano.wordpress.com/2008/04/22/chez-cecile-p...
teju Sep 3, 2008:
All I've found for semifreddo has to do with desserts. This is a seafood dish. They have cooked the lobster, refrigerated it, taken it out, and served it a little bit cold, that's how I read this.
Ross Andrew Parker (asker) Sep 3, 2008:
Perhaps semi-frozen is also a possibility: Yahoo! Respuestas - Como elaboro NIEVE DE SABORES?El "Semifreddo" (se traduce como semi frió congelado o medio congelado) es ... 1/2 taza de cobertura cool whip 6 galletitas de chocolate rellenas oreo ...
ar.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070606170533AAIh4UL - 57k -
Ross Andrew Parker (asker) Sep 3, 2008:
The restaurant is supposed to be a sophisticated one. This is a first course, not a dessert. That's why I have doubts about "semifreddo", though based on the definition above "chilled" would appear to be an option. I think they may just be trying to squeeze in as many fancy terms as possible (regardless of whether they really fit).
cmwilliams (X) Sep 2, 2008:
What type of restaurant is this? If it's gastronomic it could be referring to a creative invention (something along the lines of Heston Blumenthal's bacon and egg ice cream).
Elizabeth Slaney Sep 2, 2008:
In view of eski's very pertinent comments, maybe the asker should find out from the customer exactly what the dish (or list of dishes ) actually comprises.
Milena Bosco (X) Sep 2, 2008:
Margaret I am sorry I read your id and left your name uncapitalized in my previous message.
Milena Bosco (X) Sep 2, 2008:
Ross: in Spain cheese is a "postre" together with desserts. In my mind that "semi-frio" refers to the cheese with the beetroot which is served with the fish. In Spanish what margaret calls "semi-frio" is "templado". A semi-frio is a dessert.
margaret caulfield Sep 2, 2008:
I offered you "cool" for the real term for "semi-frío" is "lukewarm" or "tepid", which does not look good on a menu, but "cool" here vs "hot" lobster (which is the way it is most often served).
margaret caulfield Sep 2, 2008:
I disagree, Ross. If you asked for something "chilled" and it was given to you "semi-frío", you would NOT be happy. Just think of what a chiller is for!
Ross Andrew Parker (asker) Sep 2, 2008:
This seems to suggest that "semifreddo" or "chilled" are the best options: Sp. semifrio [say-mee-FRAYD-doh; Sp. say-mee-FREE-oh] Italian for "half cold," semifreddo culinarily refers to any of various chilled or partially frozen desserts including cake, ice cream, fruit and custard or whipped cream. Such a dessert's Spanish counterpart is called semifrío.
Ross Andrew Parker (asker) Sep 2, 2008:
http://www.answers.com/topic/semifreddo-1
teju Sep 2, 2008:
Oxford Dictionary. To chill-poner a enfriar, serve chilled, sírvase frío, we were chilled to the bone, estábamos congelados de frío. Chill (adj)- gélido.
teju Sep 2, 2008:
I don't think it includes hot and cold foods, semi-frío is a little bit cold, not chilled, not cold, and not warm. I think it's room temperature, which by the way, when we speak of seafood, means we've removed it from the fridge a while before serving.
Ross Andrew Parker (asker) Sep 2, 2008:
Demi-froid sounds interesting -- a little French sophistication. My wifes thinks the idea is that there are hoy and cold foods together.
Milena Bosco (X) Sep 2, 2008:
it is hard sometimes to come up with the exact recipe. I would ask. Have a nice week. Milena
Milena Bosco (X) Sep 2, 2008:
Hi Ross. I know that in French nuovelle cuisine there are preparations with fish (mostly crustaceans and shell fish) and "demi- froid", prepared with fruit (avocado, lime, lemon etc.). I am sorry I anly can come up with a hint. Chefs are creative and
José J. Martínez Sep 2, 2008:
¿Cómo le llamas a las sopas en España que se sirven frás o al tiempo? No me aventuro a darte una traducción.

Proposed translations

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chilled

It may just mean chilled

semifreddo; Sp. semifrio

[ say-mee-FRAYD-doh; Sp. say-mee-FREE-oh ]
Italian for "half cold," semifreddo culinarily refers to any of various chilled or partially frozen desserts including cake, ice cream, fruit and custard or whipped cream. Such a dessert's Spanish counterpart is called semifrío.
http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/semifreddo-Sp-semifrio/Detail.as...

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I think Elizabeth is right. I think you'll need to find out exactly what the dish consists of, if possible. It's either some type of 'semifreddo' nouvelle cuisine creation, or it's literally 'half-cold', in which case 'warm' could be a possibility for a menu.
Peer comment(s):
agree Edward Tully
1 hr
Thanks!
disagree margaret caulfield : Sorry, cm. This would be "frío" such as chilled melon soup, gazpacho, etc.
4 hrs
not necessarily. Could be some type of savoury 'semifreddo', which means chilled or partiallly frozen.
disagree lachacel : Semi-frío en temperatura es lo mismo que “fresco” pero en términos culinarios “fresco” es también “reciente”. En inglés hay dos términos “fresh” y “cool”, el 1º tiene los mismos sentidos que el español y el segundo es sólo eso: “semi-frío”.
5 hrs
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16 mins

semi-cold/room temperature



Flying Fish - Seattle Restaurants | Priceline.com
Jun 28, 2008 ... This "posh" Asian seafood "institution" soars thanks to chef-owner ... worse still, it was served semi cold. the sturgeon was even worse, ...
travela.priceline.com/travelguides/restaurants/Flying_Fish_Seattle_Washington_United_States-544319.html?p... - 96k - Cached - Similar pages
10.
Los Sarapes : Horsham
Cocktail de Ceviche ~ A medley of fish, baby shrimp and scallops marinated ... Chalupita ~ A semi-cold dish. A flat, crispy flour tortilla topped w/ refried ...
lossarapeshorsham.com/lunch.htm - 23k - Cached - Similar pages



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Room temperature lobster and oysters "Mar y Tierra"/Surf n' Turf, beets and Mahon cheese.

Kennebunkport Lobster on Mango Salsa with Golden Osetra Caviar and ...
Arrange the mango salsa in the center of a plate with the room temperature lobster meat on top. Divide the caviar evenly on top of the lobster and drizzle ...
www.theworldwidegourmet.com/recipes/lobster-mango-whitebarn... - 25k - Cached - Similar pages
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Lobster sparkles with top-of-the-line bubbly
Dec 8, 2006 ... Spread softened compound butter atop room temperature lobster meat if you have not done this already. Cover loosely with foil and warm in ...
www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/12/08/WIG82M... - 83k - Cached - Similar pages
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Kansas City Steaks with Lobster Bearnaise Sauce Recipe at ...
Let lobster butter cool to room temperature. (Lobster meat and butter can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover butter and chill. Return lobster butter to room ...
www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/KANSAS-CITY-STEAKS-WI... - 97k - Cached - Similar pages
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33 mins

served at room temperature (see example sentence below)

Menus are always tricky and a little poetic licence is acceptable. It may even be some kind of salad but best not to presume. "Mar" must be the seafood and "tierra" the beetroot". "Surf, turf and dairy" I guess sounds too much if we include the cheese.
Example sentence:

"Surf & turf" lobster and oysters with beetroot and Mahon cheese served at room temperature

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8 hrs

ambient temperature

It just sounds a little more chic, like the place that is preparing that great-sounding dish.
Example sentence:

Ambient temperature lobster and oysters...

Reference:

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ambient+temperature

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44 mins

cool

I translate menus for a regular client and I'd say:

Cool lobster and oysters

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I'd say the entire phrase is as follows, Ross:

Cooled lobsters and oysters, "Sea and Mountain" beetroot and Mahon cheese (quite a delicacy here in Spain). I really can't see any further complication! Menus, in good restaurants, have to be slight mysterious! (I was in food business for 23 years, I used to go to the best restaurants in Barcelona (Spain) and I don't think I've become obsolete yet!
Peer comment(s):
agree lachacel : Absolutely!
4 hrs
Gracias, lachacel!
disagree cmwilliams (X) : sorry, but I just can't imagine seeing 'cool lobster and oysters' on a menu.//It's the English term cool/cooled I don't agree with for a menu.
7 hrs
Most definitely. It's quite the fashion over here!
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5 hrs

Semifreddo

I think that each item on the meñu is independent from the others;
lobster and oysters,***SEMIFREDDOS***,"Surf and Turf",sugarbeets, and Mahon cheese. Please consider the following:

Mediterranean Lunch: Seafood and Semifreddo. This light lunch focuses on fresh flavors of the Mediterranean—from smoky roasted peppers wrapped around silky ...
www.foodandwine.com/entertaining/menus/menu.cfm?Objectid=20... - Páginas similares



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Surf'n'Turf. Roasted Filet Mignon, Maine Lobster Tail, ... Gianduja Semifreddo, Praline Crunch, Caramel Mousse, Warm Chocolate Cake, Mocha Anglaise ...
www.thev.tv/bestof/vegas_attractions/michael_minas_at_bella... - 21k - En caché - Páginas similares


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the lesser known but magical variety of Surf and Turf- seafood and charcuterie. .... Rich Chocolate Semifreddo · Roasted Plums with Vanilla Polenta ...
eat-melbourne.blogspot.com/2007/02/sunday-lunch.html - 73k - En caché - Páginas similares


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Surf & Turf (Lobster tail and New York Steak), served with a Hollandaise sauce ... Amaretto and almond semifreddo with espresso sauce ...
www.eragazzi.com/catermenu.html - 19k - En caché - Páginas similares

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More menus with Seafood, Surf&Turf , and "Semifrios"...

27 Dic 2007 ... caviar imperial u ostras, langostinos, bogavante o tartaleta de .... Solomillo de Kobe al Humo de Sarmiento, Semi Frío de Castañas y ...
www.periodicodigital.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&ta... - 53k - En caché - Páginas similares


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Salpicón de bogavante y bacalao con crudités y olivada negra ... Semifrio de queso y chocolate con crema de Frangelico ...
www.riberies.com/pdf/Bodas_cas_2008.pdf - Páginas similares

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Como un juego entre mar y tierra: Blanca, amarilla y roja, la remolacha; ... Semifrío de tartar de gambas y soja, espagueti de yuzu con crema de yogur y ...
www.apicius.es/contenido_cuadernos.php?titulo=Cuaderno 07&o...
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