Recooking: meaning, definitions and examples

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recooking

 

[ ˌriːˈkuːkɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking process

Recooking refers to the process of cooking food again, often to reheat or enhance flavors after it has already been cooked. This technique can help to improve the texture or taste of the dish, especially if it has been stored in the refrigerator. Recooking can also be applied to food that wasn't properly cooked the first time, ensuring safety and palatability. In many culinary practices, this method may be used creatively to repurpose leftovers into new meals.

Synonyms

reheat, reprepare, revive

Examples of usage

  • I recooked the stew to make it more flavorful.
  • She likes recooking pasta dishes to impress her guests.
  • After a few days, I decided to recook the remaining chicken.
  • Recooking can elevate simple dishes.

Translations

Translations of the word "recooking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 recozimento

🇮🇳 पकाने की प्रक्रिया

🇩🇪 Wiederkochen

🇮🇩 memasak kembali

🇺🇦 переприготування

🇵🇱 ponowne gotowanie

🇯🇵 再調理

🇫🇷 recuisine

🇪🇸 recocción

🇹🇷 yeniden pişirme

🇰🇷 재조리

🇸🇦 إعادة الطهي

🇨🇿 připravování znovu

🇸🇰 opätovné varenie

🇨🇳 再烹饪

🇸🇮 ponovno kuhanje

🇮🇸 endurtekið matreiðsla

🇰🇿 қайта пісіру

🇬🇪 მეორე მომზადება

🇦🇿 təkrar bişirmə

🇲🇽 recocción

Etymology

The term 'recooking' is formed by the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the word 'cook', derived from the Latin 'coquere', which means 'to prepare food'. The combination emphasizes the action of cooking something that has already been cooked. This concept has been present in various cuisines, where leftovers are transformed into new dishes through additional cooking. In contemporary culinary practices, the practice of recooking has gained popularity due to the increasing awareness of food waste and the sustainability movement. In many households, recooking signifies both resourcefulness and creativity in the kitchen.