Hi there, kitchen alchemist!

To decoct is to extract flavors by boiling — think of rich broths and potent herbal teas. The word has Latin roots meaning "boiled down." So next time you're making soup, remember: you're not just cooking, you're decocting!

WORD OF THE DAY

March 03, 2025

decoct

[ dih-kokt ] verb

to extract the flavor or essence of something by boiling

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