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Dash

Meaning in culinary arts & cooking, with examples

nounCommon term

In culinary arts & cooking, dash means: A small, loosely measured amount of liquid added to food or drink.

In Turkish: az miktarda sıvı, birkaç damla

How it is used

Usually followed by of and a liquid; it does not specify a universal volume.

Example sentences

  1. A dash of vinegar brightened the soup's flavour.

    The phrase signals a small liquid seasoning addition.

  2. Finish the sauce with a dash of cream.

    The amount is approximate rather than a numbered spoon measure.

Common collocations

  • a dash of vinegar
  • a dash of cream
  • seasonTo add salt, pepper or other flavourings to food to improve its taste. Well seasoned means the salt and flavour are at the right level.
  • to tasteIn the amount that gives the flavour you want, decided by tasting rather than by an exact measure. Used mostly with salt, pepper, sugar and acid.

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