Baste: meaning, definitions and examples

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baste

 

[ beษชst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking technique

To baste is to moisten food during cooking by spooning or brushing liquid over the surface. This technique is commonly used for meats to enhance flavor and prevent drying out. It often involves using the juices that accumulate in the pan, broth, or melted fat. Basting is typically performed at intervals throughout the cooking process to ensure even distribution of moisture.

Synonyms

drench, marinade, moisten

Examples of usage

  • Baste the turkey every 30 minutes.
  • You should baste the chicken with its own juices.
  • The recipe suggests to baste the roast with butter.

Translations

Translations of the word "baste" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น regar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคธเคŸ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช begieรŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengolesi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะพัˆัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ polewaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚นใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท napper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ regar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sulamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฟŒ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polรฉvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polievaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prelivati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ smyrja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฑะนั‹า›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sulu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ regar

Etymology

The word 'baste' originates from the Middle English term 'basten,' which is derived from the Old French 'baster.' This French term is thought to have come from the Latin 'vastare,' meaning 'to lay waste' or 'to waste away.' Over time, the meaning evolved to relate specifically to the culinary context of adding moisture to food, particularly meats, to prevent them from drying out during cooking processes. In culinary practices, basting became a significant technique as ovens and cooking methods evolved, allowing for better flavor retention. Today, it is a common technique in kitchens globally, reflected in various cooking styles and traditions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,460 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.