ichidan verb, transitive verb
pass through; dip into
Causative of 潜る (くぐる). Used especially in cooking for passing food through a liquid or coating, or dipping briefly.
See also: 潜る (くぐる)
うどんを冷水にくぐらせてしめる。
Pass the udon through cold water to firm it up.
肉に小麦粉をくぐらせてから揚げる。
Dip the meat in flour before deep-frying.