marinades
Meat soaking liquids
Marinades are seasoned liquids used to soak food before cooking, typically combining acid (vinegar, citrus, wine), oil, and flavorings.
The acid tenderizes meat and helps flavors penetrate: Let the chicken sit in the marinade overnight.
Marinades work on vegetables and tofu too, though without the tenderizing effect.
Pungent culinary bulb
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- soy sauceFermented bean condiment
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
herbs · spices · yogurt · buttermilk · honey · mustard · ginger · lemon
Reaction-speeding proteins
- papainPapaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- acidLow-pH chemical compound
- yogurtFermented milk product
buttermilk · kiwifruit · pineapple · ginger · figs · papaya · citrus juice · wine
Water saturated with sodium
- curingRestoring health or preserving
- saltSodium chloride compound
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- picklingAcid preservation process
fermentation · escabeche · ceviche · confit · gravlax · jerky
Saturate with liquid
- immersionState of being submerged
- submergePlunge beneath liquid
- steepRising at sharp angle
- infuseSaturate by steeping
baste · saturate · macerate · bathe · permeate · penetrate · absorb · coat
Soy-mirin glazing method
- bulgogiKorean marinated grilled meat
- tandooriIndian clay-oven method
- jerkAbrupt pulling motion
- sataySkewered meat with peanut sauce
shawarma · carne asada · souvlaki · tikka · chimichurri · adobo · mojo · yakitori
garlic
Pungent culinary bulb
citrus · herbs · spices · yogurt · buttermilk · honey · mustard · ginger · lemon · lime
enzymes
Reaction-speeding proteins
- papainPapaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- acidLow-pH chemical compound
yogurt · buttermilk · kiwifruit · pineapple · ginger · figs · papaya · citrus juice · wine · vinegar
brine
Water saturated with sodium
pickling · fermentation · escabeche · ceviche · confit · gravlax · jerky
soak
Saturate with liquid
infuse · baste · saturate · macerate · bathe · permeate · penetrate · absorb · coat · refrigerate
teriyaki
Soy-mirin glazing method
satay · shawarma · carne asada · souvlaki · tikka · chimichurri · adobo · mojo · yakitori
chicken
Domestic fowl for eating
fish · shrimp · tofu · tempeh · paneer · steak · ribs · kebabs · wings · thighs
umami
Fifth taste sensation
- tangSharp, biting flavor
- zestKeen enjoyment or peel
- savorinessAppetizing taste quality
spiciness · sweetness · sourness · depth · richness · complexity · balance · aroma · piquancy · infusion
- groceriesfruits, grocery store, melons, supermarket, watermelon
- liquidswater, milk, oil, blood, juice
- vacuum-sealedfreezer bags, bags, pouches, containers, jars
- sour foodslemon, lime, vinegar, pickle, grapefruit
- cuisinelocal cuisine, regional cuisine, indigenous cuisine, ethnic food, traditional recipes
- artisan goodsartisan bread, cheese, artisan cheese, maple syrup, craft beer
- garlic marinadeSeasoned soaking liquid with allium
- wine marinadeFlavoring soak with fermented grape
- buttermilk marinadeTangy dairy soak for meat
- citrus marinadeAcidic soaking liquid for food
- lime marinadeAcidic soaking liquid for food
- ginger marinadeSpiced soaking liquid for food