(macerates, macerating, macerated)
If you macerate food, or if it macerates, you soak it in a liquid for a period of time so that it absorbs the liquid.
I like to macerate the food in liqueur for a few minutes before serving...
Cognac is also used to macerate and flavour ingredients and casseroles...
Seal tightly then leave for four to five days to macerate.
= marinate
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