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Flavor Penetration During Cooling

The scientific mechanism of how cooling food, rather than boiling, allows flavors to penetrate deeply through capillary action.

Core Concept

Turn off the heat and wait. Cooling is an active cooking process.

Did You Know?

This is why next-day curries and stews always taste ten times better—the flavor has had time to fully penetrate.

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