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Pureed: meaning, definitions and examples

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pureed

 

[ pjสŠษ™rหˆeษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

food preparation

Pureed refers to the process of blending or mashing food until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. This technique is often used in cooking to create sauces, soups, and baby foods. Pureeing helps in breaking down the food into smaller particles, making it easier to digest and enhance flavors. The method is favored in culinary practices for its ability to incorporate various ingredients seamlessly.

Synonyms

blended, creamed, mashed, whipped

Examples of usage

  • The chef pureed the tomatoes for the soup.
  • She pureed the carrots to make a smooth baby food.
  • The recipe calls for pureed garlic to enhance the flavor.
  • He pureed the fruits for a refreshing smoothie.

Translations

Translations of the word "pureed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น purรช

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เคธเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pรผriert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dihaluskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัŽั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ purรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒฅใƒผใƒฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท purรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ purรฉ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pรผre

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ“จ๋ ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุฑูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pyrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pyrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณฅ็Šถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pire

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรบr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟัŽั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรผre

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ purรฉ

Etymology

The term 'puree' originates from the French word 'purรฉe', which means 'strained' or 'mashed'. It is derived from the Latin word 'purare', meaning 'to purify'. The use of purees in cooking dates back to ancient times, with references found in medieval cookbooks. Pureeing food became a popular technique in France, particularly in haute cuisine, to create refined textures and presentations. The method gained prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries, paralleling advancements in kitchen equipment like blenders and food processors, making it easier for chefs and home cooks alike to achieve smooth and consistent textures. Today, pureeing is a common practice in various cuisines around the world, often used for both practical and aesthetic purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,482 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.