Word Finder - marinating

definition

To allow a sauce or flavoring mixture to absorb into something; to steep or soak something in a marinade to flavor or prepare it for cooking.

example

You'll get a better flavour from the chicken if you marinate it first.

Then, rinse and pat your turkey dry before seasoning or marinating.

Add more flavor to your vegetables by marinating them in the refrigerator for several hours before grilling.

Throw cinnamon sticks into marinating meats to add an unexpected flavor to your dinner.

Brining follows the same concept as marinating, and typically includes spices, including salt and other liquids.

Soybeans and rice are used to make miso, a paste used for flavoring soup and marinating fish.

Marinating is unnecessary unless you select an inferior cut of meat that needs both tenderizing and flavoring.

The majority of good vegetable grill recipes call for marinating the vegetables in some mixture of liquid and seasoning.