Sizzle
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Pro Tip 1/2
Cooking Sounds
Used to describe the specific sound food makes when it's cooking in oil or fat. I could hear the eggs sizzle as they hit the hot skillet.
Pro Tip 2/2
Indicates Heat
Implies food is being cooked at a high temperature, causing the noise. The steak started to sizzle the moment it touched the grill.