Exercise 1: Language immersion
Instruction: Recognize the indicated vocabulary in the video and answer the questions.
| Word | Translation |
|---|---|
| El caldo | Broth |
| Tostado | Toasted |
| Extraer | Extract |
| La cebolla picada | Chopped onion |
| El azafrán | Saffron |
| Para que no se quemen | So it doesn't burn |
| El sofrito | Sofrito |
| El tomate triturado | Crushed tomato |
| Las judías verdes | Green beans |
| Cocinamos a fuego medio | We cook over medium heat |
Comprehension questions:
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(How long is the broth cooked to draw out all the flavor?)
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(What ingredients are used in the sofrito and what should you watch for while it cooks?)
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(What amounts of rice and broth are specified for a fifty-centimeter paella and how are the cooking temperatures adjusted during preparation?)