waterbath
Gentle cooking vessel
A waterbath is a container of heated water used to warm or cook something gently and evenly.
In laboratories, waterbaths maintain precise temperatures for samples and reactions.
In cooking, a waterbath (or bain-marie) surrounds a dish with hot water during baking, preventing delicate items like custards and cheesecakes from cracking or curdling: Bake the flan in a waterbath for even heat.
Development before emergence
- samplesSmall test portions
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- beakersOpen-mouthed laboratory vessels
- flasksNarrow-necked containers
temperature control · calibration · thermometer · chemistry · biology · sterilization · solutions · histology
Heated water bath for cooking
- double boilerTwo-tiered steam cooker
- simmerCook just under boiling
- poachCook gently submerged
- meltChange from solid
temper · custard · chocolate · cheesecake · steam · ramekins · souffle · caramel
Enclosed without air
- tenderSoft or sore
- juicyFull of moisture
- low-temperatureLacking heat, cool
- steakThick beef slice
proteins · poaching · marination · infusion · foodie · modernist · gastronomy · doneness
Maintaining something's condition
- mason jarsGlass containers for preserving
- processingSystematic operation on data
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- boilingLiquid vaporization temperature
sealing · lids · bands · headspace · pickling · jam · jelly · preserves
incubation
Development before emergence
- samplesSmall test portions
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- beakersOpen-mouthed laboratory vessels
flasks · temperature control · calibration · thermometer · chemistry · biology · sterilization · solutions · histology · serological
bain-marie
Heated water bath for cooking
- double boilerTwo-tiered steam cooker
- simmerCook just under boiling
- poachCook gently submerged
melt · temper · custard · chocolate · cheesecake · steam · ramekins · souffle · caramel · hollandaise
vacuum-sealed
Enclosed without air
- tenderSoft or sore
- juicyFull of moisture
- low-temperatureLacking heat, cool
steak · proteins · poaching · marination · infusion · foodie · modernist · gastronomy · doneness · pasteurization
preservation
Maintaining something's condition
- mason jarsGlass containers for preserving
- processingSystematic operation on data
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
boiling · sealing · lids · bands · headspace · pickling · jam · jelly · preserves · home canning
texture
Surface tactile quality
custard · silky · velvety · set · jiggly · glossy · emulsion · ganache · curd · pudding
waterbathopen flame
Uncovered burning source
direct heat · dry heat · broiling · grilling · searing
waterbathhigh heat
Extreme thermal intensity
blowtorch · extreme heat · blast furnace · charring · scorching
waterbathgrilling
Cooking on metal grates
broiling · charring · searing · dry roasting · pan frying
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