Heating Terms
To change something from a solid to a liquid is to ____________.
Melt
To heat something BEFORE you start cooking is called _____________.
preheat
To fry in a pan with a small amount of grease is called _________.
pan fry
To mix in a circular motion is to ____________.
Stir
To chop into small cubes is called ________.
dice
To heat a liquid until it is bubbling is called ________.
boil
To cook in an oven with dry heat is to _____________.
To fry in a pot with a large amount of oil is to _____________.
Deep Fry
To mix two or more things together until they are combined is called ___________.
blend
To cut into really small pieces is to _____________.
Mince
To heat a liquid to the point right before boiling is called __________.
simmer
To work together items into a dough-like consistency is called _________.
knead
To cook something quickly in a little bit of fat is called ___________.
saute'
To beat quickly to add air is to _____________.
Whip
To remove the center of something is to ____________.
core
To cook something by boiling liquids below it is called ___________.
steam
To add a small amount of one item, then switch to another before switching back to the first item is to ____________.
Alternate
To lightly burn something and add a blackish color is called ________.
char
To crush food items until they are smooth is called _________.
mash
To break down the food into thin, small shreds is called ____________.
grate
To cook food until it is still a bit firm when you bite into it is called _________.
al dente
To whip something together until it is light and fluffy is called _________.
cream
To slowly cook down and add a brown color is called ___________.
caramelize
A creamy substance made by blending items together is called ___________.
puree'
To cut into thin sticks is to _____________.
Julienne