Lacquering

Purpose

Build a glossy, flavourful coating by applying and setting thin layers of a reduced glaze.

Controls

Control glaze thickness, heat, application frequency, and turning so layers set without burning.

Process

1. Brush a thin layer onto hot food, let it set, then repeat until the coating is even.

Failure Modes

Symptom	Likely cause	Corrective action
Burnt glaze	The glaze was too thick or heat was too aggressive.	Thin the glaze or apply smaller layers over gentler heat.