Measuring Ingredients
Cutting Foods
Mixing Ingredients
Coating Ingredients
Other Techniques
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This convenient method is used for fat that comes in 1/4-pound sticks, usually butter and margarine.
What is the stick method used for?
100
Dividing a food into smaller parts, using a tool with a sharp blade.
What does cutting mean?
100
To mix thoroughly and add air to foods.
What does beat mean?
100
To put small pieces of food, such as butter, on the surface of another food.
What is dot?
100
To dip a food briefly in boiling water and then in cold water to stop the cooking process.
What is blanch?
200
Solid fats can be measured in several ways.
How can solid fats be measured?
200
It protects the counter top and the cook.
What does a cutting board protect?
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To beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into mixture, making it light and fluffy.
What does whip mean?
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To coat a food with a liquid that forms a glossy finish.
What is glaze?
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To make a liquid clear by removing solid particles.
What does clarify mean when cooking?
300
Check whether you need to sift it first.
What do you do before measuring dry ingredients?
300
To cut off a very thin layer of peel with the a paring knife.
What is Pare?
300
To gently mix a light, fluffy mixture into a heavier one.
What is fold used for?
300
To pour liquid over a food as it cooks, using a baster or spoon.
What is Baste?
300
To heat sugar until it liquifies and darkens in color.
What is caramelize?
400
They are used for measuring larger amounts of flowing ingredients, including oils and syrups.
What are liquid measuring cups used for?
400
Chopping means to cut food into small, irregular pieces. Mince is to chop finely.
What is chop and mince?
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To beat ingredients, such as shortening and sugar, combining until soft and creamy.
What is cream?
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To lightly sprinkle a food with flour or confectioners' sugar.
What does dust mean?
400
Add flavor to a food by soaking it in a cold, seasoned liquid.
What do you do when you marinate food?
500
Yes.
Do you level off your ingredients when measuring dry ingredients?
500
Scoring is often done to tenderize a meat like ham and let sauces sink in.
What does scoring do to foods?
500
To mix ingredients, such as salad greens and dressing, by tumbling them with tongs or a large spoon and fork.
What does it mean to toss?
500
To coat food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs, or cornmeal.
What does dredge mean?
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To cook a food in a sugar syrup.
What does candy mean in cooking?
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