Sentence examples for simmer from inspiring English sources

When it starts to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Make your own rhubarb cordial – put 400-450g rhubarb, 250g sugar, the juice of half a lemon and 500ml water in a pan, bring to a boil, simmer until the rhubarb has disintegrated, then cool, strain through muslin into a jug (it will take a few hours to drip through) and refrigerate; or buy a decent commercial brand.

The duo were forced to suspend their set three times, pleading with the crowd to simmer down.

Season generously with salt, simmer for another 20 minutes, then remove from the heat.

Add the creme fraiche, beans and parsley, simmer for a few minutes and season to taste.

Bring back up to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer on a medium heat until the stock has been absorbed.

Add 1 tbsp salt and bring to the boil, then turn down the heat, cover and simmer for about 20-25 minuntil until cooked through.

When you see steam escaping, do not remove the lid, but bring the heat down to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes.

2 When the cream begins to simmer, remove it from the heat, add the chocolate, and stir until melted.

Add the kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and stock and simmer for 1 minute.

Stir in the pimentón, tomatoes and wine and simmer for 5 minutes or until they have reduced and thickened into a sauce.