- Glossary
- Gratinating - baking technique
Gratinating - baking technique
Gratinating is a culinary technique involving baking dishes under a broiler to create a golden crispy crust. Grated cheese, breadcrumbs, or butter are most commonly used. It originates from French cuisine and is applied to potatoes, vegetables, and pasta.
- Gratinating creates a golden crispy crust on the surface of a dish.
- It originates from French cuisine, the word gratin means scraped.
- Cheese, breadcrumbs, or butter are most commonly used for gratinating.
- A classic example is gratin dauphinois, baked potatoes with cream.
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