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to dredge
01
to coat or cover food, typically with flour or breadcrumbs, before cooking
02
remove with a power shovel, usually from a bottom of a body of water
03
search (as the bottom of a body of water) for something valuable or lost
Dredge
01
a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed
Example
When preparing calamari, the chef would dredge the rings in a light tempura batter for a delicate crunch.
The catfish was traditionally dredged in a spicy seasoning mix before being pan-fried for a delightful kick.
In the southern-style cooking, they often dredge okra in cornmeal before being fried to perfection.
Before placing the cutlets in the oven, the cook dredged them in a coating of Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
The maintenance crew had to dredge the pond to remove accumulated sludge and restore water clarity.
