ラード
らーど
noun
lard
1.
lard; pork fat
Rendered pig fat used in cooking. Valued in Japanese cooking for adding richness to ramen soup, fried rice, and deep-fried dishes.
ラードで炒めると美味しい。
It's delicious when stir-fried in lard.
この店のラーメンにはラードがたっぷり入っている。
This shop's ramen has plenty of lard in it.
昔はサラダ油の代わりにラードを使って揚げ物をする家庭が多かった。
In the past, many households used lard instead of salad oil for deep-frying.
USAGE:
From English "lard." A cooking fat that was once a staple in Japanese kitchens but has become less common in home cooking as vegetable oils became dominant. Still valued by professional cooks, particularly for ramen and Chinese-style cooking (中華料理).
IN RAMEN:
Many ramen shops use ラード or 背脂 (back fat) to add richness and body to their soup. It is a key ingredient in styles like 家系ラーメン and 背脂系ラーメン.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- ラードで揚げる: to deep-fry in lard
- ラードで炒める: to stir-fry in lard
- ラードを溶かす: to melt lard
- 純正ラード: pure lard