Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
escaldado
Adjective
es-kahl-DAH-do
Definition
The term ‘escaldado’ refers to something that has been scalded, often used in cooking to describe food that has been briefly boiled and then cooled, particularly vegetables or meats. It can also refer to being heated or burned, especially in relation to water or steam.
Examples
- The vegetables were escaldado to ensure they maintained their color and crunch.
- She felt escaldado after spilling hot water on her arm.
- In some recipes, meat is escaldado to remove impurities before cooking.
Meaning
The primary meaning of ‘escaldado’ is to describe objects or food exposed to high temperature, resulting in a cooked or partially cooked state, or in a figurative sense, it can denote an intense experience of heat or irritation.
Synonyms
- blanched
- scalded
- cooked