Kitchen Help
Degorge
TechniqueAlso known as: salt and drain
To draw out excess moisture or bitterness from a vegetable by salting it and leaving it to stand, then rinsing and patting dry. Commonly applied to courgettes, aubergines, and cucumber before frying or dressing. The process also firms the texture of the vegetable.
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