simmer

/ˈsɪmə/verb

To cook gently in liquid kept just under the boiling point.

Example sentences

“Let the sauce simmer for twenty minutes before serving.”
“The beans simmered slowly until they were soft and creamy.”

Recipes typically say 'bring to a boil, then simmer'. Anger and disputes can also simmer, meaning they stay just below the surface.

Related words

marinateTo soak food in a seasoned liquid so it takes on flavor before cooking.grillA cooking device with metal bars over a fire or other heat source, used to cook meat, fish, and vegetables.stewA meal of meat, vegetables, or both cooked slowly in liquid.brothThe liquid left after meat, vegetables, or other food has been cooked in water.dumplingA small rounded piece of dough, sometimes wrapped around a filling, that is boiled, steamed, or fried.sushiA Japanese food of vinegar-seasoned rice shaped into small pieces, often wrapped in seaweed and topped or filled with fish, vegetables, or meat.