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Simmer, mince, drain — verbs for the kitchen.

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simmer
mince
drain
chop
whisk
peel
season
grate
knead

Each expression

simmer

/ˈsɪmər/
Examples

Once it boils, lower the heat and let the soup simmer for twenty minutes.

Keep the sauce on a gentle simmer so it thickens without burning.

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mince

/mɪns/
Examples

Peel two cloves of garlic and mince them very finely.

The recipe calls for minced ginger stirred into the marinade.

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drain

/dreɪn/
Examples

When the pasta is done, drain it in a colander and save a cup of the water.

Rinse the canned beans and drain them well before adding to the salad.

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chop

/tʃɒp/
Examples

Wash the carrots and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

Finely chop the onion so it cooks down evenly.

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whisk

/wɪsk/
Examples

Crack two eggs into a bowl and whisk them until smooth.

Keep whisking the cream until soft peaks form.

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peel

/piːl/
Examples

Use a vegetable peeler to peel the potatoes before boiling them.

These tomatoes are easier to peel after a quick dip in boiling water.

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season

/ˈsiːzən/
Examples

Taste the soup and season it with salt and pepper at the end.

Season the chicken generously and let it sit for an hour before cooking.

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grate

/ɡreɪt/
Examples

Grate a little cheese over the pasta just before serving.

You can grate the lemon zest, but be careful not to reach the white pith.

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knead

/niːd/
Examples

Knead the dough for about ten minutes until it feels smooth and elastic.

After it rises, punch it down and knead it briefly again.

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