SEASONING
Seasoning
Seasoning is the process of adding salt, herbs, or spices to food to enhance the flavor. Seasonings include herbs and spices, which are themselves frequently referred to as "seasonings". However, Larousse Gastronomique states that "to season and to flavour are not the same thing", insisting that seasoning includes a large or small amount of salt being added to a preparation. Salt may be used to draw out water, or to magnify a natural flavor of a food making it richer or more delicate, depending on the dish. This type of procedure is akin to curing. For instance, kosher salt is rubbed into chicken, lamb, and beef to tenderize ...The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Seasoning
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seasoning
Noun
- Something used to add taste or flavour to food, such as a condiment, herb or spice.
- A coat of burnt soot inside a cooking vessel, which has formed over repeated use, and which renders the surface non sticking.
Verb
seasoning
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