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charring


Meanings
  • Verb

    The process of cooking food by exposing it to high heat, typically over an open flame or on a grill, resulting in a browned, crispy surface.


Synonyms

blacken , scorch , sear , singe , coal
Rhymes
Words rhyming with charring
urning , urning
Variants
List of all variants of charring that leads to same result
char , chare , chared , charing , charred , charring , chars
Etymology
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From the Old English word 'ceorran', meaning 'to heat, to burn'.


Trivia
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  1. Charring was used as a preservation method for meat before the invention of refrigeration.

  2. Charred food contains more antioxidants than uncooked food.

  3. The Maasai people of East Africa traditionally char their milk to create a fermented drink called 'Majani'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Grilling: A cooking technique similar to charring, but typically refers to cooking food over a closed grill or lid.

  2. Sear: A cooking technique where food is quickly browned on the surface at high heat to seal in juices and enhance flavor.


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Charring is a common cooking technique used in various cuisines around the world, including BBQ, Japanese yakiniku, and Indian tandoori. It imparts a smoky flavor to the food and creates a visually appealing browned surface.

How to Memorize "charring"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize placing food on a hot grill or open flame and watching it sizzle and brown.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'charring' with the smell and taste of smoky, grilled food.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym 'Cook Fast, Taste Great' to memorize the concept of charring.


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