marinading
Bathing in sauce
Marinading is the process of soaking food—typically meat, fish, or vegetables—in a seasoned liquid to infuse flavor or tenderize before cooking.
The liquid, called a marinade, usually contains an acid like vinegar or citrus juice along with oil and aromatics: I've been marinading the chicken overnight.
Also spelled marinating, which is more common.
Completely saturated with liquid
- immersionState of being submerged
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- briningSaltwater soaking for meat
- steepingSoaking to extract flavor
submerging · bathing · maceration · permeating · saturation · resting · coating · basting
Acidic cooking liquid
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
- teriyakiSoy-mirin glazing method
wine · lemon · lime · yogurt · buttermilk · herbs · spices · ginger
Steeping to extract essence
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- penetrationEntry into something
- depthDistance below surface
- complexityState of being complicated
aroma · savory · umami · tangy · zesty · richness · enhancing · seasoning
soaking
Completely saturated with liquid
- immersionState of being submerged
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- briningSaltwater soaking for meat
steeping · submerging · bathing · maceration · permeating · saturation · resting · coating · basting · overnight
vinegar
Acidic cooking liquid
teriyaki · wine · lemon · lime · yogurt · buttermilk · herbs · spices · ginger · onion
infusion
Steeping to extract essence
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- penetrationEntry into something
- depthDistance below surface
complexity · aroma · savory · umami · tangy · zesty · richness · enhancing · seasoning · taste
enzymes
Reaction-speeding proteins
- papainPapaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
collagen · softening · acidic · pineapple · kiwi · papaya · yogurt · buttermilk · velveting · tenderness
meat
Animal tissue for food
beef · pork · lamb · tofu · tempeh · shrimp · seafood · steak · ribs · kebabs
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