Decoct
[də-käkt]
Part of speech: verb
Origin: Late Middle English, 14th century
1.
To extract flavor or essence via boiling
2.
To reduce or concentrate a flavor
Examples of Decoct in a sentence
"The first step in the recipe is to decoct the onions in order to flavor the cooking liquid."
"I decoct overripe bananas to give my bread a rich, flavorful taste."
About Decoct
The late French chef Joël Robuchon was one of the most decorated in the world — in his lifetime, he was awarded 31 Michelin stars, the most highly respected recognition a chef can receive. It's safe to assume he mastered the art of decocting, or boiling down ingredients in order to capture their flavor.
Did you Know?
Decoct is a relatively rare word in the English language, but it’s related to several other more recognizable cooking terms. In fact, some definitions of decoct are about infusing flavors, a current culinary trend.
