Soak food before cooking Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Soak food before cooking" points directly to the answer "MARINATE" for several reasons:

• Process Explanation: Marinating involves soaking food, usually meat or vegetables, in a seasoned liquid mixture to enhance flavor and tenderness before cooking.
• Common Culinary Practice: It is a common technique used in cooking to infuse ingredients with flavor and moisture, thereby improving the overall taste of the dish.
• Preparation Step: Marinating is typically done prior to grilling, roasting, or baking to allow the flavors to penetrate the food and create a more delicious end result.

Therefore, given the context of the clue and the cooking technique it describes, "MARINATE" is the precise answer that fits the definition provided.

More Answers:

• MARINATE
• MARINADE

Definition of "MARINATE"

soak (meat, fish, or other food) in a marinade

Example :

the beef was marinated in red wine vinegar

leave the meat in a cool place to marinate overnight

 The Crossword clue "Soak food before cooking" published 4 time/s & has 2 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	28 May 2024	MARINATE