Cheese curds
Significado: Fresh, squeaky pieces of cheese, often deep-fried — a beloved Midwest snack, especially in Wisconsin.
Cheese curds are to Wisconsin what pizza is to New York — a defining food identity. Fresh curds should squeak against your teeth when bitten. Deep-fried cheese curds are a staple at state fairs, bars, and restaurants throughout the Midwest.
Ejemplos
- You can't visit Wisconsin without trying the fried cheese curds. 来威斯康星不吃炸奶酪块简直说不过去。«No puedes visitar Wisconsin sin probar los cheese curds fritos.»「ウィスコンシンに来てフライドチーズカードを食べないなんてありえない。」위스콘신에 와서 프라이드 치즈 커드를 안 먹어보면 안 되지.
- These cheese curds are so fresh they still squeak — that's how you know they're good. 这奶酪块新鲜到咬一口还会嘎吱响——这才是好货的标志。«Estos cheese curds están tan frescos que todavía crujen — así es como sabes que son buenos.»「このチーズカード、噛むとキュッキュッ鳴るくらい新鮮——おいしい証拠だよ。」이 치즈 커드, 씹으면 끽끽 소리가 날 정도로 신선해——맛있다는 증거야.
- We ordered cheese curds as an appetizer and honestly they were the best part of the meal. 我们点了奶酪块当开胃菜,说实话这是整顿饭最好吃的。«Pedimos cheese curds de entrante y sinceramente fueron lo mejor de la comida.»「前菜にチーズカードを頼んだけど、正直あれが一番おいしかった。」애피타이저로 치즈 커드를 시켰는데 솔직히 그게 제일 맛있었어.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: food, bars, state fairs, Wisconsin culture
Tono: enthusiastic, proud
✓ Correcto
- You gotta try the cheese curds here.你一定要尝尝这里的奶酪块。Tienes que probar los cheese curds de aquí.ここのチーズカード食べてみなよ。여기 치즈 커드 꼭 먹어봐.
- Fresh cheese curds should squeak.新鲜的奶酪块咬起来应该嘎吱响。Los cheese curds frescos tienen que crujir.新鮮なチーズカードはキュッキュッ鳴るはず。신선한 치즈 커드는 끽끽 소리가 나야 해.
✗ Incorrecto
- Don't compare them to mozzarella sticks — cheese curds are a completely different thing and Wisconsinites take it personally别把它跟马苏里拉芝士条相提并论——奶酪块完全是另一种东西,威斯康星人会当真的No los compares con los palitos de mozzarella — los cheese curds son algo completamente diferente y los de Wisconsin se lo toman como algo personalモッツァレラスティックと比べないこと——チーズカードはまったく別物で、ウィスコンシンの人は気分を害する모짜렐라 스틱이랑 비교하지 마세요——치즈 커드는 완전히 다른 음식이고, 위스콘신 사람들은 이걸 개인적인 모욕으로 받아들입니다
Origen e historia
Cheese curds are a byproduct of the cheesemaking process, and Wisconsin's dairy industry made them widely available. Deep-fried cheese curds became a Midwest bar food and state fair staple in the mid-20th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Mid-20th century
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: Wisconsin — the Dairy State — and across the Upper Midwest
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