bain-marie

Noun

Meaning

A vessel for holding hot water in which another vessel may be heated without scorching its contents; -- used for warming or preparing food or pharmaceutical preparations.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

bain marie

Synonyms

double boiler pan pot steamer saucepan bain frying pan water bath chafing dish crockpot steam table waterbath food warmer gentle heat pot hot water bath
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Hypernyms

pan

Derivatives

bains-marie

Examples

Alternatives A contemporary alternative to the traditional, liquid-filled bain-marie is the electric "dry-heat" bain-marie, heated by elements below both pots. Source: Internet

It should then be reduced until the sauce is quite thick, passed through a chinois strainer into a bain-marie and have added two tablespoons of cream. Source: Internet

Under the outer container of the bain-marie (or built into its base) is a heat source. Source: Internet

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