Cutting Terms
To cut food into small, uneven pieces
Chop
To cause a solid food to turn into or become part of a liquid
Dissolve
To thoroughly mix ingredients and incorporate air using a spoon, wire whisk, or mixer using an up-and-down and circular motion
Beat
To cook uncovered under a direct heat source
Broil
What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?
To cut food into very fine, uneven pieces
Mince
To pour or spoon pan juices, melted fat, or sauces over the surface of a food during cooking
Baste
To blend or mix two or more ingredients
Combine
To lightly brown or cook food in a small amount of hot fat
Saute
What is the abbreviation for tablespoon?
tbsp or T
To cut food into small, equal size squares about 1/2 inch in size
Cube
To rub fat on the surface of a food or a cooking utensil
Grease
To combine flour and solid fat using a pastry blender or two forks
Cut in
To cook food in a hot liquid (212 F) having bubbles that rise and break on the surface
Boil
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon
3
To cut food into small, equal size squares about 1/4 to 1/8 inch in size
Dice
To make something easy to chew by applying a process or a substance that breaks down connective tissue or fiber
Tenderize
To reduce dry ingredients into finer particles using a sieve
Sift
To cook food in a liquid that is just below the boiling point
Simmer
How many tablespoons are in a 1/2 cup?
8
To remove the outer layer/skin, by stripping or pulling off with your finger or a knife
Peel
To soak food in a cold, seasoned liquid, usually containing an acid, in order to add flavor or to tenderize the food
Marinate
To blend a delicate mixture into a heavier one, using a rubber spatula
Fold (in)
To cook large pieces of meat or poultry slowly over low heat in a small amount of hot liquid in a tightly covered pan
Braise
How many cups are in a pint?
2