marinade
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmær.ɪ.neɪd/
Definition
A seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, acid, and spices, used to flavor and tenderize meat, fish, or vegetables before cooking.
Examples
The chef prepared a spicy marinade to infuse the steak with deep, smoky flavors.
For the best results, allow the tofu to sit in the marinade overnight in the refrigerator.
He accidentally spilled the soy-based marinade all over the kitchen counter.
How to Use marinade
- marinate in (phrasal verb)
- To soak food using a specific liquid base. — "Marinate the beef in red wine for two hours."
- soak in a marinade (collocation)
- The standard way to describe the action of marinating. — "Let the chicken soak in a marinade before you start the grill."
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