crimping
crimping
1. Slashing a large fish at intervals before cooking, to make it easier for the heat to penetrate the flesh.
2. Trimming cucumber or similar foods in such a way that the slices appear to be ‘deckled’.
3. Decorating the double edge of a pie or tart or the edge of shortbread by pinching it at regular intervals with the fingers, giving a fluted effect.
1. Slashing a large fish at intervals before cooking, to make it easier for the heat to penetrate the flesh.
2. Trimming cucumber or similar foods in such a way that the slices appear to be ‘deckled’.
3. Decorating the double edge of a pie or tart or the edge of shortbread by pinching it at regular intervals with the fingers, giving a fluted effect.
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