marinade
/ˌmɛrɪˈneɪd/
noun
- A mixture of oil, vinegar, spices, and other ingredients used to soak food (usually meat, fish, or vegetables) before cooking to add flavor or make it tender.
- He poured the leftover marinade over the vegetables before grilling.
- The beef sat in the marinade overnight to absorb the flavors.
- She prepared a marinade with lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for the chicken.
verb
- To soak food in a marinade before cooking.
- I like to marinade the steak in a spicy sauce.
- They marinade the tofu in soy sauce and ginger.
- You should marinade the fish for at least an hour.