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Culinary TermPlay
Used in cooking to describe when food, especially meat, is quickly cooked at a high temperature. SlideThe recipe instructs to sear the chicken breasts on a hot pan.
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Intense HeatPlay
Implies that the heat is so intense that it is almost to the point of burning. SlideBe careful not to sear the vegetables instead of sautéeing them.
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Sudden ActionPlay
The action is done quickly and without hesitation, usually only for a short period. SlideYou only need to sear the fish for a minute on each side.