marinating
Soaking in seasonings
Marinating is the process of soaking food in a seasoned liquid to add flavor or tenderize it.
Meat, fish, and vegetables can all benefit from marinating.
The liquid—a marinade—typically contains acid (vinegar, citrus, wine), oil, and seasonings.
The chicken has been marinating overnight.
By extension, to marinate on something is to let it sit in your mind: Let me marinate on that idea.
Completely saturated with liquid
- immersionState of being submerged
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- acidicBelow neutral pH
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
citrus · oil · herbs · spices · garlic · onion · refrigeration · time
Water saturated with sodium
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- papainPapaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- poundingForceful repeated striking
acidic · yogurt · buttermilk · kiwifruit · pineapple · ginger · velveting · softening
Having strong taste
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- infusedSaturated with flavor
seasoned · zesty · tangy · spiced · herbed · depth · complexity · enhanced
Animal tissue for food
- poultryBirds raised for food
- fishGilled aquatic vertebrate
- chickenDomestic fowl for eating
- beefBovine meat for eating
pork · lamb · tofu · tempeh · seafood · shrimp · steak · kebabs
Thinking deeply about something
- mullingDeep, slow consideration
- reflectingBouncing back light
- contemplatingThinking deeply about
- consideringMentally evaluating something
deliberating · ruminating · stewing · processing · dwelling · waiting · patience · percolating
soaking
Completely saturated with liquid
vinegar · citrus · oil · herbs · spices · garlic · onion · refrigeration · time · overnight
brine
Water saturated with sodium
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- papainPapaya-sourced protein dissolver
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
pounding · acidic · yogurt · buttermilk · kiwifruit · pineapple · ginger · velveting · softening · breaking down
flavorful
Having strong taste
infused · seasoned · zesty · tangy · spiced · herbed · depth · complexity · enhanced · absorbed
meat
Animal tissue for food
beef · pork · lamb · tofu · tempeh · seafood · shrimp · steak · kebabs · satay
pondering
Thinking deeply about something
- mullingDeep, slow consideration
- reflectingBouncing back light
- contemplatingThinking deeply about
considering · deliberating · ruminating · stewing · processing · dwelling · waiting · patience · percolating · brewing
- culinary knowledgecooking techniques, knife skills, baking, roasting, grilling
- beef preparationgrilling, roasting, braising, stewing, pan-frying
- Cooking Basicsknife skills, mise en place, seasoning, measuring, timing
- BBQ techniquessmoking, grilling, charcoal grilling, direct heat, indirect heat
- cookingbaking, chop, boiling, dice, mince
- culinary artsflavor, aroma, seasoning, sauce, roasting
marinatingplain
Basic and unremarkable
unseasoned · dusting · seasoning · dredging · unadorned
marinatingrushing
Rapid forward movement
drying · dehydrating · draining · patting dry