bain-marie

• 一种烹饪技法，将盛有食物的容器放入热水锅中，利用热水间接、温和地加热或烹煮食物。

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.

1. Cooking techniqueB2formalculinary

   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.