marinations
/ˌmɛrɪˈneɪʃənz/
noun
- The process of soaking food, especially meat or fish, in a seasoned liquid before cooking to add flavor or tenderize it.
- Different marinations can completely change the taste of grilled vegetables.
- She experimented with various marinations, including lemon and herb, for the fish.
- The chef recommends a two-hour marination for the chicken to absorb the spices.
- The seasoned liquid mixture used for marinating food.
- The recipe calls for a simple marination of olive oil, garlic, and vinegar.
- Store-bought marinations often contain high amounts of sugar and salt.
- He poured the leftover marination over the salad as a dressing.
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