marinated
Bathed in seasoning
Marinated describes food that has been soaked in a seasoned liquid to absorb flavor or become more tender.
The marinade typically contains acid (vinegar, citrus, wine), oil, and aromatics.
The marinated chicken was incredibly flavorful.
Figuratively, something marinated has been steeped in an influence over time: a mind marinated in conspiracy theories.
Thoroughly wet throughout
- steepedSaturated by soaking
- infusedSaturated with flavor
- bathedCleaned in water
- immersedPlunged entirely into
brined · submerged · coated · rubbed · tenderized · cured · refrigerated · overnight
Flavored or battle-tested
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- zestyLively in flavor
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
infused · umami · acidic · pungent · briny · garlicky · herbaceous · peppery
Fermented bean condiment
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- olive oilFruit-pressed culinary fat
- lemon juicePressed citrus liquid
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
yogurt · wine · citrus · ginger · sesame oil · fish sauce · mirin · lime juice
soaked
Thoroughly wet throughout
immersed · brined · submerged · coated · rubbed · tenderized · cured · refrigerated · overnight · resting
seasoned
Flavored or battle-tested
aromatic · infused · umami · acidic · pungent · briny · garlicky · herbaceous · peppery · citrusy
soy sauce
Fermented bean condiment
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- olive oilFruit-pressed culinary fat
- lemon juicePressed citrus liquid
garlic · yogurt · wine · citrus · ginger · sesame oil · fish sauce · mirin · lime juice · buttermilk
chicken
Domestic fowl for eating
pork · shrimp · beef · fish · kebab · satay · bulgogi · carne asada · tikka · shawarma
- food prep termsseasoned, spiced, herbed, flavored, smoked
- meat tenderizing methodspounded, beaten, hammered, scored, brined
- food adjectivesdelicious, tasty, yummy, scrumptious, savory
- Steak Donenessrare, medium rare, medium, medium well, well done
- meat qualitiestender, juicy, lean, fatty, tough
- seafood termsceviche, tartare, tempura, shucked, deveined
marinatedunmarinated
Not steeped in flavoring
untreated · unprocessed · unseasoned · plain · natural
- marinated chickenFowl soaked in flavoring
- marinated olivesCured fruit in seasoned liquid
- marinated vegetablesProduce preserved in seasoned liquid
- marinated mushroomsFungi steeped in brine
- marinated tofuSoy curd in brine
- marinate onThink about slowly