to remove moisture from something, such as food or flowers, to preserve it, typically by exposing them to air, heat, or both

晾干, 干燥
to trigger a process where microorganisms break down sugars in a substance, often creating alcohol or acids

发酵, 使发酵
to soak food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and softness before cooking

腌制, 浸泡
to add something that makes a food or drink slightly sour or tangy

酸化, 加酸
the process of breaking down starch molecules into sugar

淀粉水解, 淀粉分解
to cause a liquid to form foam or bubbles by agitating or stirring it vigorously

使泡沫, 起泡
to preserve food by sealing it in an airtight container, typically made of metal, through sterilization and vacuum sealing

罐装, 罐头
to spread or coat a cake or baked goods with a layer of sweet, often creamy, topping

给...上糖霜, 为...涂抹糖霜
to soften or break down food by soaking it in a liquid, often a flavored liquid like wine or vinegar

浸泡 (jìnpào), 软化 (ruǎnhuà)
to leave food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and tenderness before cooking

腌制, 腌泡
to heat a liquid, like milk or juice, to kill harmful bacteria while preserving its taste and nutrients

巴氏消毒, 杀菌
to add nutrients, flavors, or other ingredients to food to enhance its nutritional value, taste, or texture

丰富, 增强
to improve or change the taste of a dish by adding spices, vegetables, etc. to it

调味, 增加风味
to add vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients to food or beverages to increase their nutritional content

强化, 加营养
to apply a layer of grease or fat onto a surface, usually to prevent sticking or to provide lubrication

涂油, 上油
to add a substance, such as yeast, to dough or batter, causing it to rise and become lighter during the baking process

发酵, 使发酵
