bain-marie

• Técnica culinaria en la que un recipiente con alimentos se coloca dentro de otro más grande con agua caliente o hirviendo, para calentar o cocinar de forma suave y uniforme. También se usa para fundir ingredientes delicados como chocolate o mantener preparaciones calientes sin que se quemen.

A cooking technique involving a large pan filled with hot water, into which smaller pans of food are placed to gently heat or cook the contents slowly.

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   A method of cooking or heating food by placing a container of food into a larger pan of hot water, allowing for gentle and even heat distribution.

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   • Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie to prevent it from burning.
   • The custard is cooked in a bain-marie to ensure a smooth texture.
   • Use a bain-marie to keep the sauce warm without overcooking it.