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basic cooking terms
Term | Definition |
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bake | to cook, by dry heat, usually in an oven |
barbecue | to roast meet slowly on a spit rack or rack over heat - basting frequently with a seasoned sauce |
flour | to beat sugar and fat together until fluffy |
dice | to cut into very small cubes |
simmer | to cook over, under, or in front of hot coals or a gas or electric burner, or other form of direct heat |
fold in | to mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another with a spatula |
grate | to finely divide food in various sizes by rubbing it on a grater with sharp projections |
cream | to make mixture smooth by lifting it over and over quickly with a big beating stroke or to incorporate air through the mixture |
cook | to prepare food by applying heat in any form |
blend | to ornament food - usually with another colorful food - before serving to add eye appeal |
toss | to mix two or more ingredients together until well combined |
peel | to remove or strip off the skin or rind of some fruits and vegetables |
mince | to cut or chop food as finely as possible |
season | to sprinkle or coat with a powdered substance, usually with crumbs or seasonings |
knead | to work dough with the heel of the hands, using a pressing motion, accompanied by folding and stretching until smooth and elastic |
boil | to cook in water or liquid in which bubbles rise continually and break on surface |
cut in | to cut fat into flour with two knives, or a pastry blender, until it is distributed in small particles throughout the mixture |
brush | to coat food with butter, margarine, or egg - using a small brush |
brown | to bake, dry, or toast a food until the surface is brown |
chop | to cut into small pieces |
broil | to cook below the boiling point, bubbles form slowly and break on the surface |
whip | to beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food (applies to cream, eggs, gelatin) |
beat | to mix by using circular motion, going around and around until blended |
steam | to cook in the steam generated by boiling water |
roll | to flatten to a desired thickness by using a rolling pin |
sauté | to cook in a small amount of fat |
garnish | to add salt, pepper, or other substances to food to enhance the flavor |
stir | to mix ingredients lightly without mashing or crushing them |