gelatinize

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The secret to the seemingly miraculous stuffing of soup in a dumpling is mixing a scoop of cold, gelatinized broth with the meat or vegetable filling.

From New York Times

Cornstarch also gelatinizes with the water present in the dough as the cookie bakes, leading to that tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

From Salon

Garri can also be gelatinized in boiled water and worked into eba — a soft dough that gets pinch, balled, spooned, and dipped into soups and stews.

From Salon

Similar to how collagen breaks down in meat, starches in food gelatinize as they cook, then break down as they cool and rearrange themselves into structures that trap flavors from surrounding sauces.

From Seattle Times

"First of all, it gelatinizes the starch layer on the outside of the bead, which means it doesn't dry out as fast, which allows for better 'oven spring.'"

From Salon