simmering

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang des Garens in Flüssigkeit bezeichnet, die zum Kochen gebracht und dann knapp unter dem Siedepunkt gehalten wird. Auch das leise, kaum hörbare Kochen selbst.

A noun referring to the process of cooking food in a liquid that has been brought to a boil and then maintained at a temperature just below boiling point.

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1. Cooking methodB1formalculinary

   The process of cooking food in a liquid that is kept just below the boiling point, with small bubbles rising gently to the surface.

   Sanftes Köcheln

   • The soup requires a gentle simmering for at least an hour.
   • Simmering the sauce helps to blend the flavors together.
   • After boiling, reduce the heat to a low simmering for the stew.

   Synonymesimmer

• Verb, das den Garvorgang in einer Flüssigkeit bei einer Temperatur knapp unter dem Siedepunkt bezeichnet oder einen Zustand unterdrückter Emotionen oder Anspannung beschreibt.

A verb used to indicate the act of cooking something gently in liquid just below boiling point, or to describe a state of suppressed emotion or tension.

1. Cook gentlyB1formalculinary

   To cook something in liquid just below the boiling point, with small bubbles rising slowly.

   Sanft köcheln lassen

   • Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to develop the flavors.
   • She simmered the sauce on low heat until it thickened.
   • The recipe says to simmer the vegetables until tender.

   Synonymecoddlepoachseethestew

   Antonymeboil

2. Suppress emotionB2informal

   To be filled with a strong emotion, especially anger, that is barely controlled.

   Vor Wut kochen

   • He was simmering with rage after the argument.
   • She simmered quietly while listening to the unfair criticism.
   • The tension in the room simmered just below the surface.

   Synonymeboilfumerageseethesmolderstew

Phrasal-Variantensimmer down