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Definition: To cook in liquid with a temperature ranging from 180°F to 205°F. It's used when making stocks or soups, starchy items like potatoes or pastas, and many other culinary preparations.
Examples:
With simmering we will see bubbles forming and gently rising to the surface of the water, but the water is not yet at a full rolling boil.

See Also: Poach, Boil

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