What does it mean when a recipe tells you to "score" something?!
What does it mean when a recipe tells you to "score" something?
I have a fish recipe that says I need to "score" the fish before I put it in a sauce I am making. Does this mean to sear it or something? Additional Details
1 day ago
Wow, thanks for the quick responses!
1 day ago
Oh and please don't think I'm stupid, I cook all the time that was just the first time I ever saw that word in a recipe, thanks again!
1 day ago
Oh, this is for a Red Fish Court-bouillon recipe, so I am working with fish not meat, thanks!
Answers: 1 day ago
Wow, thanks for the quick responses!1 day ago
Oh and please don't think I'm stupid, I cook all the time that was just the first time I ever saw that word in a recipe, thanks again!1 day ago
Oh, this is for a Red Fish Court-bouillon recipe, so I am working with fish not meat, thanks! I would have said to make tiny slits with a knife but here is the Best way to put it.
Score
To tenderize meat by making a number of shallow (often diagonal) cuts across its surface. This technique is also useful in marinating, as it allows for better absorption of the marinade.
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I don't think you're stupid at all for asking!!! That would be one term the average cook doesn't come across too often! I hope your dish turns out perfect Source(s):
http://crisco.com/basics/cooking_terms.a... It means to slice shallow slits into the meat to allow a flavoring agent inside. You take a knife and cut slits into the fish or meat and even vegetables. It allows for marinades and seasonings to get into the fish.. it means to cut into the skin and flesh so it can absorb the marinade gravy or seasoning in this case . you would also score the crust on pies to let the steam out (totally the opposite) .hope this helped answers here already are good but you only want to score the FAT....not into the MEAT.....and it looks really pretty on a ham and is essential if cooking a duck breast. Just to make tiny slits in the fish...hey no problem about asking. I am just suprised that the recipe did not tell you what scoring was.
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