Cuisson (en. Cooking)

/ky.is.sɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Process by which food is subjected to heat to be cooked.
The cooking of the pasta must be monitored closely.
La cuisson des pâtes doit être surveillée de près.
State of a food item after being cooked.
The cooking of this steak is perfect.
La cuisson de ce steak est parfaite.
Level of heat applied to a dish.
Low-temperature cooking helps retain flavors.
La cuisson à basse température permet de conserver les saveurs.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to cook', originating from Latin 'coquere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

medium doneness
Level of doneness where the meat is just perfect.
cuisson à point
cooking time
Duration necessary to cook a food item.
temps de cuisson
slow cooking
Cooking method at low temperature over a long period.
cuisson lente

Related Words

to cook
Preparing dishes using ingredients.
cuisiner
recipe
Step-by-step instructions for preparing a dish.
recette
cake
A type of sweet food that requires baking.
gâteau

Slang Meanings

Accidental cooking
He messed up the cake cooking and ended up with a burnt substitute.
Il a raté la cuisson du gâteau et a fini avec un ersatz brûlé.
Blind baking
He added ingredients without thinking about the cooking.
Il a ajouté des ingrédients sans penser à la cuisson.