(した)ごしらえ

したごしらえ
noun, verb (suru)
food preparation, prep work
1. preparation, prep work (cooking)
Preliminary cooking tasks like washing, cutting, and pre-cooking ingredients.
野菜(やさい)(した)ごしらえをする。
To prepare the vegetables.
(した)ごしらえを()ませておく。
To finish the prep work in advance.
(にく)(した)ごしらえが大切(たいせつ)だ。
Preparing the meat properly is important.

(した)ごしらえ refers to the preliminary preparation done before actual cooking begins.

WORD FORMATION:
(した) (under, preliminary) + ごしらえ (from (こしら)える, to prepare)

COMMON TASKS:

  • 野菜(やさい)(あら)う・()る: washing and cutting vegetables
  • (にく)下味(したあじ)をつける: seasoning meat
  • 野菜(やさい)()でる: blanching vegetables
  • 灰汁(あく)()き: removing bitterness

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • (した)ごしらえをする: to do prep work
  • (した)ごしらえを()ませる: to finish prep work

RELATED WORDS:

  • 下味(したあじ): preliminary seasoning
  • 仕込(しこ)み: preparation (often for restaurants)