poach
poach
cook gently in liquid
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poach with Russian translation
poach usage examples
Я люблю припускать яйца в едва кипящей воде на завтрак, потому что желтки остаются мягкими.
I like to poach eggs in simmering water for breakfast because the yolks stay soft.
Чтобы лосось был нежным, припускайте его аккуратно в бульоне с лимоном и травами.
To keep the salmon tender, poach it gently in a broth with lemon and herbs.
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poach belongs to the topic "Cooking Verbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
poach synonyms
What's the difference between poach / simmer
Close in meaning: to cook liquid at a temperature just below boiling so that small bubbles occasionally break the surface; generally a steadier, often longer cooking process than poaching.
Let the stew simmer gently for two hours.
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How to pronounce poach and what this word means
poach means poach. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce poach
/pəʊtʃ/
poach translation
poach
poach examples
I like to poach eggs in simmering water for breakfast because the yolks stay soft.
poach transcription
/pəʊtʃ/, /ˈpoʊtʃ/
Questions about this word
poach meaning: what does it mean?
cook gently in liquid
poach pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
poach is pronounced as /pəʊtʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
poach definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I like to poach eggs in simmering water for breakfast because the yolks stay soft. Translation: Я люблю припускать яйца в едва кипящей воде на завтрак, потому что желтки остаются мягкими.
Is poach part of Cooking Verbs vocabulary?
Yes, poach can be learned in the Cooking Verbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is poach part of Food vocabulary?
Yes, poach can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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