Cooking Utensils/Equipment
A tool used for cutting and chopping food.
What is a Knife?
To cook food by exposing it to steam, often over boiling water.
What is To steam?
To chop food into very small, fine pieces.
What is to Mince?
To brown or crisp bread or other food by heating it, usually in a toaster or oven
What is to Toast?
A small unit of measurement used in cooking.(tsp)
What is a Teaspoon?
A flat surface where food is chopped or sliced.
What is a Cutting board?
To cook food in an oven using dry heat, usually at a temperature of 300°F or higher.
What is To Bake?
To cut food into small, irregular pieces.
What is to chop?
To work dough by pressing it with your hands to develop its texture.
What is to Knead?
A larger unit of measurement, equal to 3 teaspoons.
What is a Tablespoon?
A tool used to shred or grate food into small pieces.
What is a Grater?
To cook food in hot oil, typically in a frying pan or deep fryer.
What is to Fry?
To mix ingredients in a circular motion using a spoon or other utensil.
What is to Stir?
To combine ingredients together smoothly, often using a blender.
What is to Blend?
A standard unit of measurement for liquids and dry ingredients.
What is a Cup?
A machine used for mixing, beating, or whipping ingredients together.
What is a Mixer?
To cook food gently in liquid at a temperature just below boiling.
What is to Simmer?
To cut food into long, thin strips, usually vegetables.
What is to Julienne?
To beat ingredients, such as cream or eggs, to incorporate air and increase volume.
What is to Whip?
A unit of weight, used to measure both liquids and solids.
What is a Ounce?
A kitchen tool used for whipping or stirring ingredients, especially liquids like eggs or cream.
What is a Whisk?
To cook food quickly in a small amount of fat, typically over medium-high heat.
What is to Sauté?
To gently combine ingredients, often with a spatula, without deflating or breaking them down
What is to Fold?
To add liquid (such as wine or broth) to a pan to loosen browned bits of food and create a sauce.
What is to Deglaze?
A unit of liquid measurement equal to 16 fluid ounces.
What is a Pint?