Glossary
Simmer
Cook in liquid just below the boil -- small bubbles break the surface lazily, never a rolling boil. Heat moves through the food gently. The default for stocks, beans, stews, and most braises after the initial sear.
Cook in liquid just below the boil -- small bubbles break the surface lazily, never a rolling boil. Heat moves through the food gently. The default for stocks, beans, stews, and most braises after the initial sear.
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