What is reduce in cooking
To reduce a preparation means to thicken it. Soups and sauces can be reduced by bringing them to a rapid boil. In doing so, a maximum of moisture will evaporate, leaving a thick residue.
To reduce a preparation means to thicken it. Soups and sauces can be reduced by bringing them to a rapid boil. In doing so, a maximum of moisture will evaporate, leaving a thick residue.