overcooking

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈkʊkɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈkʊkɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to cook food for too long

Phrases & Collocations

overcooking pasta

overcooking vegetables

overcooking meat

overcooking fish

overcooking rice

overcooking eggs

overcooking chicken

overcooking soup

overcooking sauce

overcooking potatoes

Example Sentences

overcooking the pasta can ruin its texture.

she always complains about overcooking the vegetables.

overcooking can lead to a loss of nutrients.

he realized he had been overcooking the steak.

overcooking can make the dish unappetizing.

to avoid overcooking, use a timer.

she learned the hard way about overcooking rice.

overcooking can change the flavor of the dish.

he prefers his eggs cooked perfectly to avoid overcooking.

overcooking seafood can make it tough and chewy.

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