pressure-cooker
Fast-cooking sealed vessel
A pressure-cooker is a sealed pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster than conventional methods.
The trapped steam raises the internal temperature above boiling point: The beans softened in twenty minutes in the pressure-cooker.
Figuratively, a pressure-cooker is any high-stress environment where tension builds: The campaign headquarters was a pressure-cooker in the final weeks.
Vessel for cooking
- stovetopBurner platform for cooking
- kitchenwareCooking and prep tools
- cannerFood preservation worker
- valveFluid flow controller
gasket · lid · aluminum · stainless · heat-resistant · nonstick · clamps · trivet
Mechanical leak preventer
- lidRemovable container cover
- lockingFixing firmly in position
- airtightImpervious to atmosphere
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
rubber · hermetic · leakproof · secure · tighten · clamp · o-ring · pressurized
Pressure, mental or vocal
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- high-stakesInvolving significant consequences
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
tension · strain · overwhelm · urgency · burnout · demanding · competitive · crunch-time
Gaseous form of liquid
- whistleShrill air-blown sounder
- ventOpening for airflow
- releaseTo let go
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
moisture · heat · boiling · hissing · jiggler · safety-valve · exhaust · sputter
Sear, then simmer covered
- stewingCooking low and slow
- tenderizingMaking food less tough
- carnitasBraised then crisped pork
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
curry · beans · lentils · stock · soup · broth · risotto · steaming
Speedy, or skip eating
- quickMoving with speed
- time-savingReducing required duration
- efficientProductive without waste
- rapidMoving with haste
weeknight · convenient · shortcut · hands-off
pot
Vessel for cooking
- stovetopBurner platform for cooking
- kitchenwareCooking and prep tools
- cannerFood preservation worker
valve · gasket · lid · aluminum · stainless · heat-resistant · nonstick · clamps · trivet · rack
gasket
Mechanical leak preventer
silicone · rubber · hermetic · leakproof · secure · tighten · clamp · o-ring · pressurized · psi
stress
Pressure, mental or vocal
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- high-stakesInvolving significant consequences
crisis · tension · strain · overwhelm · urgency · burnout · demanding · competitive · crunch-time · cutthroat
vapor
Gaseous form of liquid
condensation · moisture · heat · boiling · hissing · jiggler · safety-valve · exhaust · sputter
braising
Sear, then simmer covered
- stewingCooking low and slow
- tenderizingMaking food less tough
- carnitasBraised then crisped pork
chili · curry · beans · lentils · stock · soup · broth · risotto · steaming · simmering
fast
Speedy, or skip eating
- quickMoving with speed
- time-savingReducing required duration
- efficientProductive without waste
rapid · weeknight · convenient · shortcut · hands-off