Cutting Terms
Preparation Terms
Mixing Terms
Dry Heat Methods
Moist Heat Methods
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To cut food into small, uneven pieces
What is chop
100
To pour or spoon pan juices, melted fat, or sauces over the surface of a food during cooking, using a baster, cup, or spoon, to keep the food moist and add flavor.
What is baste
100
To thoroughly mix ingredients and incorporate air using a spoon, wire whisk, mixer, or food processor with an up-and-down and circular motion
What is beat
100
To cook in an oven with dry, hot air
What is bake
100
To cook food in hot liquid, 2120F, having bubbles that rise to and break on the surface of the liquid
What is boil
200
equipment used to grate
What is a grater
200
To cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid.
What is dissolve
200
To stir or mix ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and smooth
What is blend
200
To broil over hot coals or on a griddle
What is grill
200
To cook food in a microwave oven using little or no liquid
What is microwave
300
To cut food into small, qual size squares about 1/4 to 1/8 in size
What is Dice
300
To separate solid from liquid materials by pouring the mixture through a strainer or sieve.
What is strain
300
To reduce dry ingredients to finer particles, add air to dry ingredients, or combine dry ingredients by putting them through a sieve
What is sift
300
To cook meat, fish, or poultry uncovered in an oven with dry, hot air
What is roast
300
To cook food in a pan using vapor produced by a boiling liquid
What is steam
400
To cut food into small, equal sized squares about 1/2 inch in size.
What is to cube
400
To sprinkle or coat a food with flour.
What is Flour/dredge/coat
400
To lightly mix ingredients by tumbling them with tongs or a large fork and spoon
What is toss
400
To roast slowly on a rack or spit over hot coals or some other direct heat source and baste with a spicy sauce
What is barbeque
400
equipment used to simmer
What is saucepan
500
Equipment used for mincing
What is French and Chef's Knife
500
To soak food in a cold, seasoned liquid, usually containing an acid, in order to add flavor to or tenderize the food.
What is marinate
500
To beat solid fat and sugar with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth, light, and creamy
What is cream
500
To cook uncovered under a direct heat source
What is broil
500
To cook large pieces of meat or poultry slowly over low heat in a small amount of hot liquid in a tightly covered pan
What is braise
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