Poach - translation, pronunciation and examples
poach
cook gently in liquid
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When to use poach
Я люблю припускать яйца в едва кипящей воде на завтрак, потому что желтки остаются мягкими.
Чтобы лосось был нежным, припускайте его аккуратно в бульоне с лимоном и травами.
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.
Similar words
Exact match: to cook gently in liquid kept below simmering, usually for delicate items (eggs, fish), with little or no bubbling.
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.
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What's the difference between poach / simmer
Exact match: to cook gently in liquid kept below simmering, usually for delicate items (eggs, fish), with little or no bubbling.
She poached the eggs in simmering water for three minutes.
Она припустила яйца в воде с лёгким нагревом на три минуты.
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.
Дайте рагу томиться на медленном огне в течение двух часов.
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How to pronounce poach and what this word means
poach translation: припускать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce poach
/pəʊtʃ/
poach translation
припускать
poach examples
I like to poach eggs in simmering water for breakfast because the yolks stay soft.
poach transcription
/pəʊtʃ/, /ˈpoʊtʃ/
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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 (припускать) 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 (припускать) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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