Definitions and Examples of boils, stews, simmers
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To cook food in boiling water or liquid.
Example
She boils the potatoes before mashing them.
To cook food slowly in a closed container with a small amount of liquid.
Example
He stews the beef for hours until it becomes tender.
simmers
To cook food gently in liquid that is just below boiling point.
Example
The soup simmers on the stove for an hour to allow the flavors to blend.
Key Differences: boils vs stews vs simmers
- 1Boils involves cooking food in boiling water or liquid, while bakes involves cooking food in an oven using dry heat.
- 2Stews involves cooking food slowly in a closed container with a small amount of liquid, while bakes involves cooking food in an oven using dry heat.
- 3Simmers involves cooking food gently in liquid that is just below boiling point, while bakes involves cooking food in an oven using dry heat.
Effective Usage of boils, stews, simmers
- 1Cooking: Use these antonyms to describe different cooking methods and techniques.
- 2Vocabulary Building: Learn these antonyms to expand your vocabulary and improve your communication skills.
- 3Reading: Look for these antonyms in recipes and cooking instructions to understand the different methods of cooking food.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of bakes are boils, stews, and simmers. These words describe different methods of cooking food and have opposite meanings to bake. Use these antonyms to describe different cooking methods, expand your vocabulary, and understand recipes and cooking instructions.
