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Prepare like katsuo no tataki (4)

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I believe the answer is:

sear

(Other definitions for sear that I've seen before include "Scorch or burn the surface of" , "Make very hot and dry" , "Burn, scorch intensely" , "Cauterize" , "Cook (quickly at great heat)" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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