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Cast iron skillets, before seasoning (left) and after several years of use (right) A commercial waffle iron showing its seasoned cooking surface (the dark brown surface coating) Seasoning is the process of coating the surface of cookware with fat which is heated in order to produce a corrosion resistant layer of polymerized fat.
Chicken in marinade. Marinating is the process of soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking.This liquid, called the marinade, can be either acidic (made with ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice, or wine) or enzymatic (made with ingredients such as pineapple, papaya, yogurt, or ginger), or have a neutral pH. [1]
The increased salinity of the cell fluid causes the cell to absorb water from the brine via osmosis. [2] The salt introduced into the cell denatures its proteins. [2] The proteins coagulate, forming a matrix that traps water molecules and holds them during cooking. [6] This prevents the meat from dehydrating.
In addition to the choice of herbs and seasoning, the timing of when flavors are added will affect the food that is being cooked or otherwise prepared. Seasonings are usually added near the end of the cooking period, or even at the table, when the food is served. The most common table-seasonings are salt, pepper, and acids (such as lemon juice).
See also References Further reading External links A acidulate To use an acid (such as that found in citrus juice, vinegar, or wine) to prevent browning, alter flavour, or make an item safe for canning. al dente To cook food (typically pasta) to the point where it is tender but not mushy. amandine A culinary term indicating a garnish of almonds. A dish served amandine is usually cooked with ...
A woman turned herself into soup when she misread the label on a product.
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Chipotles en adobo —smoked, ripe jalapeño peppers in adobo Peruvian adobo chicken made from dried aji panca (yellow lantern chili, Capsicum chinense). Adobo or adobar (Spanish: marinade, sauce, or seasoning) is the immersion of food in a stock (or sauce) composed variously of paprika, oregano, salt, garlic, and vinegar to preserve and enhance its flavor.