Pagkukulob (en. Steaming)

pah-goo-koo-lob

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A method of cooking where food is placed in a container and heated by steam.

The vegetables are nutritious when steamed.

Masustansya ang mga gulay kapag pinakukuluan sa pamamagitan ng pagkukulob.

Process of generating heat from water or liquid to retain moisture and flavor of food.

He used steaming to retain the flavor and moisture of the meat.

Ginamit niya ang pagkukulob upang mapanatili ang sarap at moisture ng karne.

It comes from the root word 'kulob' meaning gathering or collecting.

Combining flavors

Because of steaming, the dish becomes tastier.

Pagsasama-sama ng lasa

steamer

The word refers to the state of being tight or confined, often used in contexts of food or inhalations.

kulob

sautéing

A cooking process similar to steaming but uses heated oil.

salang

Being close to someone, often used in relationships

Wow, we really made the most out of our closeness yesterday!

Grabe, ang sulitin natin ng pagkukulob kahapon!

Planning or preparing a surprise

We're working on a surprise party for Jessa.

Nagkukulob kami ng surprise party para kay Jessa.

Gathering people for an activity

We just came from gathering with friends.

Kagagaling lang namin sa pagkukulob ng mga kaibigan.