carmelize

English

Etymology

carmel +‎ -ize

Verb

1. (US) Alternative form of caramelize
   • 1899, Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the New York State Agricultural Society, 1899, p. 655:

     The flour will carmelize in this way just as the sugar carmelizes: that is, a change will take place.

   • 2002, Joy Bauer, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition, page 156:

     Carmelize onions; in a large nonstick saute pan, heat oil and add onions.

   • 2010, Justine Rude, The Washington Post, 9 Aug 2010:

     Your choice of bulgogi steak, tangy chicken or carmelized tofu with one of two slaws in a corn tortilla and topped with siracha sauce, lime crema, cilantro and sesame seeds.