Wet Heat Cooking Methods

to pour fat, juices, or other liquid over the surface of food, such as meat or vegetables, while it is cooking

I'm basting the turkey with butter every 15 minutes as it roasts in the oven.

to cook food in very hot water

I boil eggs for breakfast every morning.

to turn pale, especially in response to fear, shock, or surprise

While waiting for the results, she was visibly blanching.

to cook food at a low temperature with a small amount of liquid in a closed container

Braise the beef in a covered pot with red wine and broth until it's tender.

to overly pamper or indulge someone

She coddles her pet dog, giving him treats and belly rubs whenever he whines.

to fill something or someone with a particular quality, flavor, or emotion

To create a calming atmosphere, she used essential oils to infuse the room with soothing scents.

to illegally hunt, catch, or fish on another person's property or in prohibited areas

The authorities apprehended a group of individuals who were attempting to poach endangered species in the wildlife sanctuary.

to prepare food by cooking it in a sealed pot under high pressure

She pressure-cooked the beans to perfection in just half the time it would take with traditional cooking methods.

to cook something at a temperature just below boiling, allowing it to bubble gently

She simmers the soup for rich flavor.

to release hot water vapor into the air

As the kettle heated up, it began to steam, signaling that the water was boiling.

(of a surface) having a sharp slope or angle, making it difficult to climb or walk up

The steep hill made the hike challenging, requiring extra effort to ascend.

a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

She simmered a hearty beef stew on the stove, filling the kitchen with mouthwatering aromas.

(of food, particularly pasta) cooked just enough to still have a firm texture when bitten into, without being overly soft or mushy

a container of hot water used for slow cooking or keeping food warm

The pastry chef used a bain-marie to melt chocolate for dipping strawberries.

a Chinese cooking technique that involves simmering meat in a flavored liquid until it becomes tender and develops a rich red color

a method of slow-cooking meat in fat at a low temperature to achieve tender, flavorful results

Confit is a classic French technique for preserving and cooking meat.

a deep round container with a handle and a very narrow opening that is used for keeping liquids, usually has a stopper or cap

With a smile, the bartender filled our jug with frothy beer, signaling the start of a festive evening.

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers.

to provide someone with something, such as help or services, especially as required or expected

During the event, the organizers will render information about the schedule and activities to the attendees.

to simplify a complex piece of information into a more summarized form for a clearer understanding

Let's boil down the report to focus on the key findings.

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

The professor clarified the complex concept by giving real-life examples.

to partly boil food, especially vegetables

The recipe instructed me to parboil the potatoes before roasting them in the oven.

a burn or injury caused by contact with hot liquid or steam

The toddler suffered a scald from spilling boiling water.

to make something such as a law, suggestion, etc. less intense, complicated, or forceful, typically by removing or reducing certain parts of it

The initial draft of the bill aimed to impose strict environmental regulations, but it was watered down after pressure from industry lobbyists.