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medium heat
a moderate flame or heat setting used in cooking, between low and high heat
中火で炒める。
To stir-fry on medium heat.
中火で五分焼く。
Grill on medium heat for 5 minutes.
フライパンを中火で温める。
Heat the frying pan on medium heat.
強火から中火に落とす。
Reduce from high to medium heat.
中火でじっくり両面を焼く。
Grill both sides thoroughly on medium heat.
中火 is the standard medium heat setting used in Japanese cooking. It is the most commonly called-for heat level in recipes.
COMPOUND: 中 (middle) + 火 (fire/heat)
HEAT LEVELS IN COOKING:
- 弱火: low heat (simmering, delicate dishes)
- 中火: medium heat (general cooking)
- 強火: high heat (searing, stir-fry)
- とろ火: very low heat (slow cooking)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 中火にする: to set to medium heat
- 中火で焼く: to grill on medium heat
- 中火で煮る: to simmer on medium heat
- 中火に落とす: to reduce to medium heat