ma
ri
nate
Third Person
marinates
Present Participle
marinating
Past Tense
marinated
Past Participle
marinated
1
to soak food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and softness before cooking
transitive
- She marinates the chicken in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for several hours before grilling it.
- He likes to marinate the tofu in a soy sauce and ginger marinade before stir-frying it with vegetables.
- The chef marinates the steak in a red wine marinade overnight to tenderize and flavor it before cooking.
- They marinate the shrimp in a citrus and chili marinade for a zesty flavor before skewering them for the grill.
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