double saucepan

Thân thiện

A cook melts chocolate in a double saucepan.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A cooking utensil consisting of two saucepans, one fitting inside the other: A double saucepan is a piece of kitchen equipment designed for gentle, indirect heating. The outer pan holds boiling water, while the inner pan, which sits inside it, holds the food to be cooked. This method prevents direct contact with the heat source, reducing the risk of burning or curdling delicate foods like sauces, custards, or chocolate.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Melt the chocolate slowly in a double saucepan to avoid scorching it.
  • For a smooth hollandaise sauce, it's best to use a double saucepan.
  • She placed the inner pan of the double saucepan over the simmering water.

Advanced Usage

• "To use a double saucepan": To cook something using this specific two-part pot.
  • The recipe instructs you to use a double saucepan for the custard base.

Variants and Related Words

• Double boiler (n): Another common name for a double saucepan. The terms are often used interchangeably.
  • A double boiler is essential for making tempering chocolate.
• Bain-marie (n): The cooking technique or the setup itself, which a double saucepan facilitates.
  • The chef prepared the crème anglaise using a bain-marie.

Synonyms

• Double boiler: The most direct synonym.
• Water bath cooker: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the cooking method.

Related Phrases

• To cook over a double boiler: To prepare food using this utensil.
  • Always stir the mixture while cooking it over a double boiler.

Học thuật

Noun

1. two saucepans, one fitting inside the other

Từ đồng nghĩa

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