REDUCE

   Ingredient Insight from the BigOven Food Dictionary

To boil or simmer a liquid until it reaches a smaller volume through evaporation. A reduced liquid will have a concentrated flavor, usually used to enhance a sauce or served in small amounts to enhance a dish.

 

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