double boiler
noun[C]
uk/ˌdʌb.əl ˈbɔɪ.lər/us/ˌdʌb.əl ˈbɔɪ.lɚ/acookingpanwith twoparts, abottompartforboilingwaterand atoppartforholdingfoodto becookedby thesteamfrom thewater:
Cook thesauceslowlyover alowheatin adoubleboiler,stirringconstantly.
Melt thechocolateandbuttergentlytogether in thetoppartof adoubleboileroversimmeringwater.
- Heat theeggyolks,sugarandlemonzestin adoubleboileroversimmeringwater, andbeatfor about 2minutes.
- Thepuddingiscookedin the same way ascaramelcustard, in adoubleboileror bain-marie.
- You canmeltthechocolatein themicrowaveor using thedoubleboilermethod.
Pots & pans
- anti-stick
- bakeware
- baking sheet
- broiler pan
- Bundt tin
- cauldron
- cookware
- deep fat fryer
- Dutch oven
- fish kettle
- non-stick
- ovenproof
- ovenware
- pipkin
- pressure cooker
- springform tin
- steamer
- tajine
- Teflon
- wok