Deveined: meaning, definitions and examples

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deveined

 

[ dษชหˆveษชnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

cooking preparation

Deveined refers to the process of removing the central digestive tract, or 'vein,' from shrimp and other shellfish before cooking or serving. This step is important for both aesthetic and hygienic reasons, as the vein can contain sand and other material that might spoil the dish. By deveining shrimp, cooks ensure a cleaner taste and a more appealing presentation. This term is most commonly used in culinary contexts, particularly when preparing seafood dishes.

Synonyms

cleaned, prepared, trimmed

Examples of usage

  • The chef recommended using deveined shrimp for the salad.
  • I always buy deveined prawns to save time in the kitchen.
  • You should devein the shrimp before tossing it in the stir-fry.

Translations

Translations of the word "deveined" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sem veias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคธ เคฐเคนเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gereinigt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dibuang uratnya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะท ะถะธะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bez ลผyล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ญ‹ใ‚’ๅ–ใ‚Š้™คใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉvรชinรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desvenado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท damarsฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งฅ์—†์ด ์ œ๊ฑฐ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏูˆู† ุนุฑูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez ลพil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez ลพรญl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽป่„‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez ลพil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกn รฆรฐum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผั‹ั€ัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ damarsฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sin venas

Etymology

The term 'deveined' is primarily associated with culinary practices and derives from the verb 'to devein.' The word 'vein' itself is used in this context to describe the dark, often sandy, intestinal tract of shrimp and similar seafood, which resembles a vein. The process of deveining shrimp has been a common practice in cooking, emphasizing food safety and aesthetic appeal. Its usage likely became more frequent as seafood preparation evolved, with increased attention to presentation in gastronomy. This term has roots in both traditional cooking methods and modern culinary science. As globalization has increased the popularity of diverse cuisines, particularly those featuring shellfish, the practice of deveining has become widely recognized among home cooks and professional chefs alike, ensuring that dishes are both delicious and visually appealing.