undercooked food
Still pink inside
Food that hasn't been heated long enough or at high enough temperature to reach the intended doneness.
The phrase usually implies a food safety concern—undercooked chicken or pork can harbor harmful bacteria—but sometimes just means preference wasn't met: The steak was undercooked for my taste, still practically raw in the center.
- rawIn original state
- pinkPale red hue
- bloodyGore-covered or British curse
- rareSeldom found or seen
- doughySoft like raw bread
gummy · rubbery · slimy · lukewarm · salmonella · health code violation · chewy · translucent · runny yolk · jiggly · mushy · pale · unfinished · risky · bacteria · nausea · stomach ache · upset stomach