quenched

Definition

To rapidly cool a hot ingredient—usually metal-work or briefly blanched vegetables—by plunging it into cold liquid. The culinary equivalent of hitting 'save' before the system crashes.

Example Usage

The chef quenched the blanched asparagus in ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve that vibrant green color.

Source: Common culinary terminology via Free Dictionary API

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