| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SEAR | Cook so as to lock in the flavor, say |
| boilable | (of sealed plastic bags or pouches) leakproof and immersible in boiling water so as to cook or heat the contents |
| steeped | Soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavor or to soften it |
| steeping | Soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavor or to soften it |
