Lisztben

Lisztben is a Hungarian locative form derived from the noun liszt (flour) and the inessive suffix -ben, which marks location inside or within something. In cooking, lisztben signals that an ingredient has been coated or dredged in flour as a preliminary step in preparation. The construction is standard in recipe instructions and kitchen discourse, where precise procedures are described in stages.

Usage and phrases commonly associate with lisztben include various verbs that describe coating or dredging. The most frequent form is lisztben megforgatni, meaning to roll or toss food in flour so it is evenly coated. Another common verb is meghempergetni, conveying the idea of flouring by a light, rhythmic motion such as shaking or rolling the item through flour. These expressions are often followed by subsequent steps, such as frying, pan-frying, or baking.

Examples:

- A húst lisztben megforgatták, majd olajban megpirították. (The meat was dredged in flour and then fried in oil.)

- A halat lisztben meghempergetve panírozták. (The fish was floured by dredging and breaded.)

Etymology and usage notes:

Lisztben is a concrete, process-oriented term used mainly in culinary contexts. Outside of recipes and cooking discussions, it appears infrequently. While similar constructions exist with other coatings (például liszttel, tejbe, tojásba), lisztben specifically emphasizes the flour coating.

See also: Hungarian language, cooking vocabulary, culinary terms in Hungarian.