tenderises
Breaks down fibers
Tenderises is the British spelling of tenderizes—to make meat softer and easier to chew.
This is done by pounding, marinating, or applying enzymes that break down tough fibers: She tenderises the steak with a mallet before grilling.
Figuratively, something that tenderises softens resistance or harshness.
Seasoned soaking liquids
- meatAnimal tissue for food
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- malletSoft-headed striking tool
- poundingForceful repeated striking
brining · enzymes · papaya · kiwi · pineapple · buttermilk · yogurt · vinegar
Reaction-speeding proteins
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- papainPapaya-sourced protein dissolver
- acidsProton-donating compounds
- marinadingSoaking food in seasoning
denaturing · proteins · breaking down · catalysts · reactions · pH · lemon juice · wine
marinades
Seasoned soaking liquids
pounding · brining · enzymes · papaya · kiwi · pineapple · buttermilk · yogurt · vinegar · citrus
enzymes
Reaction-speeding proteins
- bromelainPineapple-derived protein digester
- papainPapaya-sourced protein dissolver
- acidsProton-donating compounds
marinading · denaturing · proteins · breaking down · catalysts · reactions · pH · lemon juice · wine · beer
mallet
Soft-headed striking tool
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- hammeringStriking repeatedly with force
- beatingRepeated striking or pulsing
flattening · scoring · cubing · needle · blades · piercing · thinning · schnitzel · cutlets · escalope
softens
Reduces intensity or hardness
eases · calms · moderates · tempers · relaxes · humanises · warms · touches · moves · affects