Overcooking: meaning, definitions and examples
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overcooking
[ ˌoʊvərˈkʊkɪŋ ]
cooking process
Overcooking refers to the act of cooking food for too long, resulting in an undesirable texture or flavor. It can lead to food becoming tough, dry, or mushy, detracting from the original qualities of the ingredients. Proper cooking time is crucial to achieve the best results.
Synonyms
burning, overbaking, overboiling, overdoing
Examples of usage
- I accidentally overcooked the pasta.
- Be careful not to overcook the vegetables.
- Overcooking can ruin a perfectly good steak.
Translations
Translations of the word "overcooking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cozinhar demais
🇮🇳 अधिक पकाना
🇩🇪 überkochen
🇮🇩 memasak terlalu lama
🇺🇦 перепікати
🇵🇱 przypalać
🇯🇵 煮過ぎる (にすぎる)
🇫🇷 trop cuire
🇪🇸 cocinar en exceso
🇹🇷 aşırı pişirmek
🇰🇷 과도하게 요리하다
🇸🇦 طهي مفرط
🇨🇿 přepéci
🇸🇰 prepiecť
🇨🇳 过度烹饪 (guòdù pēngrèn)
🇸🇮 prekuhati
🇮🇸 ofurkæling
🇰🇿 артық пісіру
🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება (gaumjobebis)
🇦🇿 çox bişirmək
🇲🇽 cocinar en exceso
Word origin
The term 'overcooking' is formed by combining the prefix 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and the verb 'cook'. The word 'cook' has origins in the Old French 'coc', which itself comes from Latin 'coquere', meaning 'to cook'. The concept of cooking encompasses the methods and techniques used to prepare food for consumption. Throughout history, cooking has evolved through cultural influences and the availability of ingredients. Overcooking emerged as a distinct concept as culinary practices advanced and the need for precise cooking techniques became more recognized. The connotation of overcooking often implies an error or oversight in the cooking process, highlighting the importance of timing and attention in culinary arts.