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Topic-Related Verbs - Verbs Related to Adding Flavor to Food

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to adding flavor to food such as "season", "marinate", and "sweeten".

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to curry
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to flavor food with a mix of spices commonly used in Indian cuisines

Ex: We decided to curry the chickpeas with curry powder and tomatoes for a spicy curry .
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to butter
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to spread a smooth, creamy substance on something, usually using a knife

Ex: Do n't forget to butter the baking dish before adding the cake batter .
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to sauce
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to enhance the flavor or appeal of something by adding a flavorful liquid

Ex: She likes to sauce her vegetables with a garlic butter sauce for extra richness .
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to baste
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to pour fat, juices, or other liquid over the surface of food, such as meat or vegetables, while it is cooking

Ex: The recipe called for basting the ham with a brown sugar glaze every 15 minutes .
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to season
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to add spices or salt to food to make it taste better

Ex: Seasoning the chicken with lemon and herbs adds freshness to the dish .
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to spice
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to add flavorful seasonings to food

Ex: Spicing the rice with saffron and cardamom adds a fragrant aroma .
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to pickle
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to preserve or flavor food by soaking it in a vinegar or salt water solution

Ex: Pickling carrots in a spiced vinegar solution adds a zesty flavor to salads .
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to flavor
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to improve or change the taste of a dish by adding spices, vegetables, etc. to it

Ex: She likes to flavor her tea with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint for freshness .
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to salt
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to add salt to food or another substance in order to enhance its flavor

Ex: She likes to salt her eggs before cooking them for added flavor .
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to brine
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to soak food in a solution of water and salt, often to preserve or flavor it

Ex: Brining the salmon fillets in a sweet and salty solution adds depth to their flavor before smoking .
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to soak food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and softness before cooking

Ex: Marinating the pork ribs in a barbecue sauce overnight infuses them with flavor before slow-roasting .
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to make something taste sweeter

Ex: Sweetening the strawberries with powdered sugar enhances their natural sweetness in desserts .
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