Example sentences of "[vb base] gently for [adj] minutes " in BNC.
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| 1 | Bring the mustard liquid to the boil , add the beef slices tied to the fork and simmer gently for 5–7 minutes . |
| 2 | Place the redcurrants , the blackcurrants , and the gooseberries in a large saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water , cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes until just tender . |
| 3 | Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the fruit is plump and soft . |
| 4 | Bring back to just under the boil and simmer gently for 5 minutes . |
| 5 | Add peppers and tomatoes and cook for a few minutes , then add the remainder of the vegetables , the marjoram and wine and simmer gently for 30 minutes . |
| 6 | Unlike most pulses , lentils need no presoaking — simmer gently for 20 minutes until tender , add salt about five minutes before the end of cooking . |
| 7 | Simmer gently for 20 minutes . |
| 8 | Simmer gently for 35 minutes or until the fruit is translucent . |
| 9 | Bring to the boil , then reduce the heat , cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes . |
| 10 | Simmer gently for 8–10 minutes . |
| 11 | Cover and simmer gently for 8–10 minutes or until all of the stock is absorbed . |
| 12 | Cook gently for 4–5 minutes until tender . |
| 13 | Cover and cook gently for 5 minutes . |
| 14 | Add the onion and cook gently for 5 minutes , with browning it . |
| 15 | Reduce the heat , cover and cook gently for 20 minutes , until the rice is soft . |
| 16 | Add the lamb and cook gently for 3–4 minutes . |
| 17 | Cover again and cook gently for 15 minutes more . |
| 18 | Fry gently for 10 minutes . |
| 19 | Add the courgettes and onion and fry gently for 4 minutes . |
| 20 | Stir in the Curry Powder and fry gently for 2–3 minutes . |
| 21 | Heat the olive oil over medium heat , add the onion and celery and saute gently for 5 minutes . |