Condense

usgb/kənˈdens/
verb

To make something smaller or more concentrated, especially by removing water.

The cooking instructions said to condense the sauce by boiling it for five minutes.
Visual representation of "condense" - To make something smaller or more concentrated, especially by removing water.

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  • condense the sauce
  • condense the soup

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Culinary Context

Used in cooking to describe making sauces or mixtures thicker by boiling.

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Let the gravy condense a bit more for a richer taste.
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Avoid Over-condensing

Ensure not to condense too much, as overly condensed mixtures can become too strong or burn.

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Condense the mixture carefully to prevent it from getting bitter.
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