velveting

Meanings

• Verb

  The process of softening and smoothing the surface of food, typically by coating it in a liquid or batter before cooking.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with velveting
melting , felting , smelt-ing , helmetting

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Variants

List of all variants of velveting that leads to same result
velveteen , velveteens

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Etymology

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Velveting is believed to have originated from the culinary technique of velvetting meat, which involves marinating it in a mixture of cornstarch and water before cooking.

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Trivia

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1. Velveting is also known as 'velveting' or 'velveting meat'.

2. Velveting is not only used for meat but also for vegetables and tofu.

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Related Concepts

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1. marinating: Velveting is a type of marinating, where the food is coated with a thin layer of starch before being marinated in a liquid.

2. tenderizing: Velveting is a method of tenderizing meat, making it more tender and juicy.

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Culture

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Velveting is a common technique used in Chinese and other Asian cuisines, and is particularly popular for cooking tougher cuts of meat, making them tender and succulent.

How to Memorize "velveting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine coating a piece of meat in a thin layer of cornstarch and water before cooking to understand the concept of velveting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'velveting' with the feeling of soft, smooth textures to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Velvet coating makes meat soft and tender' to memorize the concept of velveting.

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