bain-marie

• Técnica culinária em que um recipiente com alimento é colocado sobre outro com água quente ou fervente, para aquecer ou cozinhar lentamente e com delicadeza. Também se refere ao próprio conjunto formado pelos dois recipientes, usado para derreter chocolate, preparar molhos e cremes.

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.

   Banho-maria

   • 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.