Emulsify

usgb/ɪˈmʌlsɪfaɪ/
verb

To mix two or more liquids together that usually don't combine easily.

In cooking, oil and vinegar are often emulsified to make salad dressings.
Visual representation of "emulsify" - To mix two or more liquids together that usually don't combine easily

Often appears as...

  • emulsify fats
  • emulsify oil
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Culinary Uses

Used often in food preparation to create smooth, unified mixtures from ingredients like oils and vinegars.

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To make the dressing, you need to emulsify the olive oil into the balsamic vinegar.
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Requires Vigor

Emulsifying in cooking often needs strong mixing or blending to combine the liquids.

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You must whisk quickly to emulsify the ingredients into a creamy sauce.
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Stabilizers Help

Emulsifying usually needs a stabilizer, like mustard in dressings, to keep the mixture together.

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Use a teaspoon of mustard to help emulsify the vinaigrette and prevent separation.
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