Sear
Cooking the surface of food in a ripping-hot pan to form a brown, flavorful crust. Don't move it while it browns.
Used for
- steaks
- chicken
- fish
- scallops
In the kitchen
- Dry the surface first.
- Use very hot pan.
- Don't move until crust forms.
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