Marinade

usgb/ˌmærɪˈneɪd/
noun

A sauce in which meat or fish is soaked before cooking to flavor or soften it.

I left the chicken in a marinade of garlic and lemon overnight.
Visual representation of "marinade" - A sauce in which meat or fish is soaked before cooking to flavor or soften it.

Often appears as...

  • chicken marinade
  • beef marinade
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Culinary Context

Marinade is commonly used in cooking to add flavor or tenderize food.

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Chef's secret is the special herb marinade for the steak.
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Time Factor

The longer food is left in a marinade, the more intense the flavors can become.

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For deep flavor, let it sit in the marinade for several hours.
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Flavor Variety

Marinades can include a mix of spices, acids, oils, and herbs.

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The marinade for the tofu was a zesty lime and cilantro blend.
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