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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBasten
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈbaːstən
"Das Basten des Bratens hält ihn saftig."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of moistening food, especially meat, during cooking by spooning or brushing liquid over it.
"Basting the turkey with its own juices helps keep it moist and flavorful." - 2
A liquid used for basting, such as broth, melted fat, or marinade.
"She prepared a delicious basting sauce to enhance the flavor of the grilled chicken."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'basting' originates from the Middle English word 'basten', which is derived from the Old French 'bastir', meaning 'to build'. Historically, it referred to the act of moistening meat during cooking to enhance flavor and prevent drying out, evolving into its culinary context in modern English.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Basting" is said worldwide
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浇汁
Transliteration: jiāo zhī
"在烹饪过程中浇汁可以保持肉类的湿润。"
Arrosage
Transliteration: aʁozaʒ
"L'arrosage du poulet pendant la cuisson le rend plus juteux."
Basten
Transliteration: ˈbaːstən
"Das Basten des Bratens hält ihn saftig."
Bagnare
Transliteration: baɲˈɲaːre
"Bagnare la carne durante la cottura la rende più saporita."
Bañar
Transliteration: baˈɲaɾ
"Bañar el pavo con su propio jugo lo mantiene jugoso."
Regar
Transliteration: ʁeˈɡaʁ
"Regar a carne durante o cozimento a mantém suculenta."
सिंचाई
Transliteration: sinchāī
"पकाने के दौरान मांस की सिंचाई इसे रसदार बनाए रखती है।"
바르기
Transliteration: bareugi
"요리하는 동안 고기에 바르기가 육즙을 유지하는 데 도움이 됩니다."
バスティング
Transliteration: basutingu
"料理中に肉をバスティングすることで、ジューシーさを保つことができます。"
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