Crisping: meaning, definitions and examples

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crisping

 

[ หˆkrษชspษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

food preparation

Crisping refers to the process of making food items crisp and crunchy, often through baking, frying, or grilling. This technique is commonly used for vegetables, meats, and snacks to enhance texture and flavor.

Synonyms

browning, crunching, toasting

Examples of usage

  • The chef is crisping the bacon to give it a delicious crunch.
  • I love crisping my potato chips in the oven.
  • Crisping the skin of the chicken makes it more appetizing.
Context #2 | Noun

cooking technique

Crisping is a culinary technique aimed at achieving a crunchy texture in food. It can enhance the overall taste and presentation of a dish.

Synonyms

crunch, texture enhancement

Examples of usage

  • The crisping of the vegetables added a nice contrast to the meal.
  • Crisping is essential in many gourmet recipes.
  • Perfect crisping requires attention to cooking time.

Translations

Translations of the word "crisping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crocante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฐเคพเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช knusprig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ renyah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั€ัƒัั‚ะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chrupiฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒชใ‚นใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท croustillant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crujiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gevrek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์‚ญํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฑู…ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™upavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chrumkavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrustljav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krapa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ แƒแƒจแƒฃแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xฤฑrtฤฑldayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crujiente

Etymology

The word 'crisp' originated from the Old English 'crisp', which meant curly or brittle, likely derived from the Latin 'crispar', meaning to curl or wrinkle. The evolution of the term reflects its association with food textures that are thin, brittle, and easily broken, characteristic of items that have been fried or baked to achieve a golden-brown appearance. As cooking techniques developed, particularly in the context of modern culinary arts, the term 'crisping' emerged to describe the intentional process of creating crisp textures in food. Over time, 'crisping' has become a common term in culinary practices, especially in recipes that aim for texture contrast, emphasizing the importance of achieving that perfect crunch in various dishes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,562, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.