Grilling: meaning, definitions and examples

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grilling

 

[หˆษกrษชlษชล‹ ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

cooking

The act of cooking food on a grill, usually outdoors. Grilling involves direct heat and is a popular cooking method for meats, vegetables, and seafood.

Synonyms

barbecuing, broiling.

Examples of usage

  • Let's have a barbecue and do some grilling this weekend.
  • She's a master at grilling steaks to perfection.
Context #2 | Verb

questioning

The act of asking someone a series of intense questions in order to obtain information or provoke a reaction. It can be done in a formal or informal setting.

Synonyms

interrogating, questioning.

Examples of usage

  • The detective spent hours grilling the suspect about his whereabouts on the night of the crime.
  • She was grilled by the journalists during the press conference.

Interesting Facts

Culinary Techniques

  • Grilling is one of the oldest cooking methods, dating back to ancient times when food was cooked over open flames.
  • There are different types of grilling, including direct grilling over the flame and indirect grilling, where the food is cooked next to the heat source.
  • Marinating food before grilling can enhance flavors and tenderness, making the meal even tastier.

Cultural Significance

  • In many cultures, grilling is a social activity where friends and family gather to cook and enjoy meals together.
  • In the United States, summer holidays often feature grilling as a central activity, symbolizing outdoor leisure and celebration.
  • Different regions have unique grilling styles, like Korean BBQ, where diners grill their own meat at the table, showcasing communal dining.

Safety and Health

  • Grilling can be a healthier cooking method because it allows excess fats to drip away from the food.
  • It's important to cook meat to the correct temperatures to avoid foodborne illnesses, which can be a risk with grilling.
  • Using a meat thermometer can help ensure that grilled foods are safe to eat without overcooking.

Science of Cooking

  • The Maillard reaction occurs during grilling, where proteins and sugars react to create a brown, flavorful crust on cooked food.
  • Grilling at high temperatures can cause smoke, which adds distinct flavors but can also produce harmful substances if the food is burned.
  • Cooking food quickly on a grill helps to retain more vitamins compared to methods that require longer cooking times.

Pop Culture

  • Grilling has become a popular theme in TV cooking shows, highlighting competitions like barbecue cook-offs and master grilling challenges.
  • In movies, backyard grilling scenes often depict family gatherings, summer outings, and social bonding moments.
  • Festivals celebrating grilled food, such as barbecue fests, attract many people who enjoy tasting a variety of grilled dishes.

Translations

Translations of the word "grilling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grelhar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเคฟเคฒ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grillen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memanggang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธะปัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grillowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒชใƒซใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท griller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asar a la parrilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ฤฑzgara yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ฆด์— ๊ตฝ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุดูˆุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grilovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ grilovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒคๆžถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพarjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grilla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะธะปัŒะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฌแƒ•แƒ แƒ’แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ–แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qril etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asar a la parrilla

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,197, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.