Bain Marie (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural bains-ma·rie [beyn-muh-ree; French ban-ma-ree]. /ˈbeɪn məˈri; French bɛ̃ maˈri/.
  1. (in cooking) a receptacle containing hot or boiling water into which other containers are placed to warm or cook the food in them.
  2. a double boiler.
noun plural bains-marie (bɛ̃mari)
  1. a vessel for holding hot water, in which sauces and other dishes are gently cooked or kept warm
Bain Marie (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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