Butterflying: meaning, definitions and examples
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butterflying
[ ˈbʌtəflaɪɪŋ ]
cooking technique
Butterflying is a culinary technique in which a piece of meat is split open, but not fully severed, so that it can be flattened out. This method is often used to make cooking times shorter and to increase the surface area for marinating or stuffing. It allows for even cooking and can also enhance presentation when serving. Commonly butterflied meats include chicken breasts, fish, and pork. This technique can also be used with some vegetables.
Synonyms
flattening, slicing, splitting
Examples of usage
- I am butterflying the chicken for grilling.
- The chef demonstrated how to butterfly a fish.
- You should butterfly the pork loin for quicker cooking.
- Butterflying makes the steak cook evenly.
- She butterflied vegetables for the stir-fry.
Translations
Translations of the word "butterflying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 borboletando
🇮🇳 तितली उड़ाना
🇩🇪 Schmetterlingsfliegen
🇮🇩 terbang seperti kupu-kupu
🇺🇦 метеликом літати
🇵🇱 fruwanie jak motyl
🇯🇵 蝶のように飛ぶ
🇫🇷 voler comme un papillon
🇪🇸 volar como una mariposa
🇹🇷 kelebek gibi uçmak
🇰🇷 나비처럼 날다
🇸🇦 الطيران مثل الفراشة
🇨🇿 létání jako motýl
🇸🇰 lietanie ako motýľ
🇨🇳 像蝴蝶一样飞
🇸🇮 letenje kot metulj
🇮🇸 fljúga eins og fiðrildi
🇰🇿 бұлбұлдай ұшу
🇬🇪 პეპლის მსგავსად ფრენა
🇦🇿 kəpənək kimi uçmaq
🇲🇽 volar como una mariposa
Etymology
The term 'butterfly' in the context of cooking dates back to the early 20th century, drawing an analogy to the shape of a butterfly's wings when a piece of meat is opened up. The technique likely has roots in ancient cooking methods that emphasized the importance of even cooking and presentation. As culinary techniques evolved, the term became well-established in Western cuisine, particularly in French cooking, where precise techniques and aesthetics are highly valued. The popularity of the term has grown with the rise of cooking shows and the increasing interest in gourmet cooking at home, making butterflying a common approach for home cooks seeking to enhance their culinary skills.