How to pronounce Burrata

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /burˈraːta/. In plain English letters that is boor-RAH-tah, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Burrata?

Burrata is a snack of Italy. Where it comes from: Andria (Apulia). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes fresh and rich.

Where Burrata comes from

Burrata is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Apulia.

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Food of Italy

Dishes like Burrata in other countries

Same type of dish and similar main ingredients as Burrata:

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