Deviling: meaning, definitions and examples
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deviling
[ ˈdɛvəlɪŋ ]
cooking method
Deviling is a cooking method where food, especially eggs or meat, is prepared with a spicy or zesty mixture. This often involves mixing the food with ingredients like mustard, spices, and other flavorings before being baked or served. The process enhances the original flavor of the food, giving it a more robust and distinctive taste. Deviled eggs are a classic example, where hard-boiled eggs are halved and filled with a mixture of yolks and seasoning.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She prepared deviled eggs for the party.
- The chef showcased his deviling technique during the cooking class.
- I love the spicy deviled crab served at that restaurant.
Translations
Translations of the word "deviling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 diabo
- provocando
- fazendo travessuras
🇮🇳 शैतान बनाना
- शैतान
- शैतानी करना
🇩🇪 Teufel
- Teufelswerk
- Unheil anrichten
🇮🇩 membuat setan
- berulah
- nakal
🇺🇦 диявол
- творення зла
- біснуватість
🇵🇱 diabeł
- psotnik
- złośliwy
🇯🇵 悪魔
- 悪戯
- 悪事を働く
🇫🇷 diable
- malice
- faire des sottises
🇪🇸 diablo
- travieso
- hacer travesuras
🇹🇷 şeytan
- yaramazlık
- kötülük yapmak
🇰🇷 악마
- 장난
- 나쁜 짓을 하다
🇸🇦 شيطان
- مشاغبة
- القيام بأعمال شريرة
🇨🇿 ďábel
- zlo
- zlobit
🇸🇰 diabol
- rozruch
- zlé skutky
🇨🇳 恶魔
- 淘气
- 做坏事
🇸🇮 hudič
- nagajiv
- delati slabe stvari
🇮🇸 djöfull
- óþekkt
- gera illt
🇰🇿 жын
- бұзақылық
- жамандық жасау
🇬🇪 ეშმაკი
- ხულიგნობა
- ბოროტება
🇦🇿 şeytan
- mischievous
- pislik etmək
🇲🇽 diablo
- travieso
- hacer travesuras
Etymology
The term 'deviling' comes from the word 'devil', which has various uses in the culinary world, often suggesting something hot or spicy. The process of deviling food dates back to the 18th century, with the earliest recorded use connected to the preparation of deviled eggs. The word 'devil' itself originates from the Old English 'deofol', which means 'slanderer' or 'accuser'. It has been associated with mischief and intensity, traits that are reflected in the cooking process of deviling, where ingredients are often elevated with heat or spiciness. As culinary practices evolved, deviling became a popular technique in various cuisines, reflecting the creativity and fun in home cooking and entertaining.