"To meld the flavors" means to blend or mix different tastes together in a harmonious way to create a more balanced and enjoyable combination of flavors. It refers to the act of combining various ingredients or seasonings in cooking to make them work together seamlessly.
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** The technique: ** Cooking veggies over moderate heat for a bit longer than you would for a typical sauté
helps meld flavors while retaining texture.
I left the mushrooms to simmer in the pot for about minutes in order to
really meld the flavor before adding the carrots and celery.
Sturgis claims that baking in the ingredients helps
meld the flavor with the pretzels for an improved taste.
I have a delicious dum biryani recipe on the blog, made by layering cooked rice and meat masala, and then slowly steaming it to
meld the flavors together.
A side note: the second day, when they're not hot out of the oven and have had a chance to
meld flavors, you can REALLY taste the bananas.
Cook 2 minutes to
meld the flavors.
The only thing I would do differently in the future is make it far enough in advance that I could put it in the fridge for a while to solidify the fat and
meld the flavors.
Allow to simmer 6 - 8 minutes to
meld flavors, stirring frequently, then remove from heat.
Cook slowly for 20 minutes to
meld the flavors.
Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes to
meld the flavors.
Season with salt and pepper and cook for an additional 10 minutes to
meld the flavors, adding additional broth if the soup becomes too thick.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to
meld the flavors.
Cook just a few more minutes to
meld the flavors and taste test for seasoning.
Waiting for the bread to cool a bit does enhance and
meld the flavor some.
Stir fry to
meld the flavors together and season to taste with salt and pepper.
The time in the refrigerator allows the spice to melt into the yogurt and
meld the flavors.
Stir in the sugar, spices, and lemon juice and cook for an additional few minutes more to
meld the flavors together.
Add to the skillet, along with the seitan, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to
meld the flavors.
Now add tomatoes or other acidic components if you like, and heat a little bit to
meld those flavors.
Mix it all together, throw it in the fridge for an hour or more to
meld the flavors and you're done!
It's best prepared a day or two in advance and refrigerated to
meld flavors.
Let salad rest for 15 - 20 minutes to
meld flavors together.
Shake the container every few minutes to
meld the flavors together.
Combine all spices and mix into ground meat, let sit in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to
meld flavors.