marinate

Meanings

• Verb

  To soak or steep (food) in a liquid, typically one containing herbs, spices, or vinegar, before cooking.

  - "Before grilling the steak, let it marinate in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for at least an hour."
  - "The chicken breasts should be marinated for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate."
  - "The seafood marinates in a mixture of lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro."

• Transitive verb

  To treat or preserve (something, especially meat) by soaking it in a marinade.

  - "The meat is marinated before being roasted."
  - "The fish is marinated in a mixture of lemon juice and olive oil."
  - "The vegetables can also be marinated for a flavorful side dish."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with marinate
mariner , rhinoceros , marmalade

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Variants

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marinate , marinated , marinates , marinating , marination , marinations

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Etymology

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From Old French mariner, from marin 'sailor'. The term marinade is derived from the same root.

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Trivia

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1. The word marinade comes from the French word mariner, which means 'to sail'. This is a reference to the ancient practice of preserving food at sea by soaking it in a marinade.

2. Marinating meat can help tenderize it by breaking down the proteins and making them more tender and juicy.

3. Marinating vegetables can also enhance their flavor and make them more tender.

4. Marinades can be used to preserve food, as well as to enhance its flavor.

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Related Concepts

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1. Brine: A marinade that contains a large amount of salt dissolved in water. Brining is a method of preserving and flavoring meat.

2. Sous Vide: A cooking technique in which food is vacuum-sealed in a plastic pouch and then cooked in a water bath at a precise temperature. Marinating food before sous vide cooking can enhance the flavor.

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Culture

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Marinating food is a common practice in various cuisines around the world. It is used to enhance the flavor and tenderness of meat, fish, and vegetables. Marinades can consist of a variety of ingredients, including acids such as vinegar or citrus juice, herbs and spices, and oils.

How to Memorize "marinate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of marinating: cutting the meat, combining the marinade ingredients, and submerging the meat in the marinade.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word marinate with the flavors and aromas of a delicious meal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym MARINADE: Meat, Acid, Rub, In, Nest, and Add Flavorings Everywhere.

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