Recooked: meaning, definitions and examples

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recooked

 

[ riːˈkuːkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

food preparation

Recooked refers to the process of cooking food again, typically to improve its texture or flavor. It may involve reheating leftovers or finishing cooking a dish that was partially prepared. This method can help restore moisture and enhance taste.

Synonyms

reheat, reprepare, warm up

Examples of usage

  • She recooked the spaghetti to make it taste fresh.
  • After a day in the fridge, he recooked the stew for dinner.
  • The chef recooked the chicken to ensure it was fully cooked.
  • Don't waste leftovers; just recook them for lunch.

Translations

Translations of the word "recooked" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recozido

🇮🇳 फिर से पकाया गया

🇩🇪 wieder gekocht

🇮🇩 dimasak ulang

🇺🇦 перепечений

🇵🇱 ponownie gotowany

🇯🇵 再調理された

🇫🇷 re-cuit

🇪🇸 recozido

🇹🇷 yeniden pişirilmiş

🇰🇷 재조리된

🇸🇦 مطبوخ مرة أخرى

🇨🇿 znovu vařený

🇸🇰 opäť varený

🇨🇳 再煮的

🇸🇮 ponovno kuhan

🇮🇸 endurtaka

🇰🇿 қайта пісірілген

🇬🇪 მחדש მომზადებული

🇦🇿 təkrar bişirilmiş

🇲🇽 re-cocido

Etymology

The word 'recooked' is a compound of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'cooked', which is derived from the Old French 'cuisinier', meaning 'to prepare food'. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'coquere', which means 'to cook'. The process of recooking has been a common practice in cultures around the world, ensuring that leftover food does not go to waste and retains its palatability. As culinary practices evolved, so did the methods and techniques for reheating food, leading to the modern understanding of recooking as both a necessity and an art in kitchens globally.