overcook

• Verbo usado para indicar que algo foi cozinhado por tempo demais, resultando em perda de qualidade, sabor ou textura. Pode ser usado tanto para alimentos cozidos em água quanto para assados, grelhados ou fritos.

A verb used to indicate the act of cooking something for too long, resulting in a loss of quality or texture.

1. Cook too longA2informalculinary

   To cook food for too long, making it less pleasant to eat.

   Cozinhar demais

   • I accidentally overcooked the pasta, and it turned mushy.
   • She overcooked the steak, so it was tough and dry.
   • Be careful not to overcook the vegetables; they should still be crisp.

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