Mince

usgb/mɪns/
verb

To cut or chop into very small pieces.

She minced the garlic and added it to the pan.
Visual representation of "mince" - To cut or chop into very small pieces

Often appears as...

  • mince garlic
  • mince onion
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Cooking Terminology

Used often in recipes, indicating precise cooking actions.

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Mince the onions finely before frying them.
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Not Only Meat

'Mince' applies to more than meat, such as vegetables or herbs.

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Remember to mince the herbs for the marinade.
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