cook down

Related
  • simmerCook just under boiling
  • reduceMake smaller in degree
  • boilHeat to bubbling point
  • thickenIncrease in viscosity
  • sauceLiquid food accompaniment

broth · stock · evaporate · concentrate · stew · low heat · stirring · pot · gravy · glaze · intensify · condense · bubble · steam · ladle · skillet · rich · savory

Opposites
volume/quantity change

cook downdilute

Reduce by adding solvent

water down · thin out · reconstitute · rehydrate · hydrate

preparation direction

cook downbuild up

Grow by increments

bulk out · reconstitute · puff up · expand · restore

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