The cooking of food by immersion in water that has been heated.
What is BOIL
To use a spoon to make circular or figure eight motions
What is STIR
Briefly submerged in boiling water.
What is BLANCH
To develop strands of protein called gluten and create a smooth and elastic final product.
What is KNEAD
A quick, over-and-under motion used to make a mixture smooth.
What is BEAT
A cooking technique that exposes ingredients (typically meat) to a high temperature to create a crisp crust on the outside.
What is BROWN/SEAR
A cooking process that places foods above, not in, water that is boiling.
What is STEAM
To cut into evenly shaped pieces about 1/4-inch in size.
What is DICE
Cooking a small amount of fat in a hot pan while tossing ingredients around.
What is SAUTE