Poaching (Noun)
Meaning
Cooking in simmering liquid.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Poaching is a delicate way to cook fish, requiring a gentle heat and precise timing.
- The chef carefully monitored the temperature of the water to ensure the eggs were poaching perfectly.
- Over-poaching can result in a tough, rubbery texture in delicate foods like chicken breasts.
- By poaching the vegetables in a flavorful liquid, the cauliflower absorbed all the subtle notes of the broth.
- A delicate fish like sole should be poaching in liquid at a temperature of around 160°F for best results.