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Sear

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Culinary Term

Used in cooking to describe when food, especially meat, is quickly cooked at a high temperature.

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The recipe instructs to sear the chicken breasts on a hot pan.
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Intense Heat

Implies that the heat is so intense that it is almost to the point of burning.

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Be careful not to sear the vegetables instead of sautéeing them.
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Sudden Action

The action is done quickly and without hesitation, usually only for a short period.

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You only need to sear the fish for a minute on each side.
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