What does velveting mean?
A cooking technique in which meat or seafood is coated with a mixture of egg whites, cornstarch, and seasonings before cooking, resulting in a tender and smooth texture.
Example
"The chef used velveting to prepare the chicken for the stir-fry, and it turned out incredibly tender."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.