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reduce
re·duce | \ ri-ˈdüs , -ˈdyüs \reduced; reducingDefinition of reduce
verbto cook with low heat until water evaporates and liquid thickens to get a concentrated flavor. Commonly done with stews or sauces.
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simmer
sim·mer | \ ˈsi-mər \simmered; simmering\ ˈsi-mə-riŋ , ˈsim-riŋ \Definition of simmer
transitive verb
: to cook slowly in a liquid just below the boiling point usually done for stews and soups. -
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stew
noun\ ˈstü , ˈstyü \Definition of stew
to boil slowly or with simmering heat





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