Seared: meaning, definitions and examples

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seared

 

[ sɪr ]

Context #1

cooking

To sear means to cook the surface of food quickly at a high temperature, in order to seal in the juices and create a flavorful outer crust.

Synonyms

brown, char, singe

Examples of usage

  • The chef seared the steak on the hot grill.
  • She seared the tuna for just a few seconds on each side.
  • The recipe calls for searing the chicken before roasting it in the oven.

Translations

Translations of the word "seared" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chamuscado

🇮🇳 झुलसा हुआ (jhulsa hua)

🇩🇪 angebraten

🇮🇩 terbakar

🇺🇦 підсмажений

🇵🇱 przypieczony

🇯🇵 焼けた (yaketa)

🇫🇷 saisi

🇪🇸 chamuscado

🇹🇷 kavrulmuş

🇰🇷 그을린 (geulleun)

🇸🇦 محروق (mahrooq)

🇨🇿 opálený

🇸🇰 opečený

🇨🇳 烤焦的 (kǎo jiāo de)

🇸🇮 opečen

🇮🇸 brenndur

🇰🇿 күйген (küigen)

🇬🇪 დამწვარი (damts'vari)

🇦🇿 yanmış

🇲🇽 chamuscado

Word origin

The word 'seared' originates from the Old French word 'serer', which means to burn, singe, or parch. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to cooking techniques that involve quickly browning the surface of food. Searing is a popular method used in various cuisines to enhance flavor and texture.

See also: searing.