Cooking Techniques
This technique involves whipping butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
What is creaming?
This type of flour has a nutty flavour and absorbs more liquid than all-purpose flour.
What is whole wheat flour?
This is the ideal temperature condition for butter when beginning the creaming process.
What is room temperature?
This region of China is known for the characteristic numbing and tingling flavour of its peppercorns.
What is the Szechuan region?
This category of baked goods relies on chemical leaveners such as baking powder or baking soda.
What are quick breads?
When sautéing vegetables, your oil should be heated to this level before adding your ingredients.
What is medium-high.
This living microorganism produces carbon dioxide through fermentation, allowing bread dough to rise.
What is yeast?
This tool provides an objective measurement to confirm the internal doneness of a baked product.
What is a thermometer?
This Japanese glaze that combines sweet and salty flavours is also a cooking technqiue.
What is Teriyaki?
This ingredient gives traditional Caesar dressing much of its distinctive salty, savoury flavour.
What are anchovies?
When dicing an onion, you make a horizontal cut towards this part of the onion.
What is the root?
This acidic ingredient is commonly used to stabilize whipped egg whites.
What is cream of tartar?
Dutch-process cocoa powder has been treated through this process, making it neutral rather than acidic.
What is alkalization? (Also known as "dutching")
Dangmyeon (glass noodles) are traditionally made from this type of starch.
What is sweet potato starch?
This type of flour is particularly useful for pizza dough because its higher protein content supports gluten development.
What is bread flour?
Sautéing helps develop browning, remove moisture, soften vegetables and create this chemical reaction responsible for flavour development.
What is a Maillard reaction?
This type of commercial yeast does not need to be dissolved or activated before being added to a recipe.
What is instant yeast?
This protein network develops when flour is mixed with water and worked through kneading or mixing.
What is gluten?
This ingredient is responsible for the signature chewy texture of mochi.
What is glutinous rice flour?
This type of flour is commonly used in recipes where a consistent texture and moderate gluten development are desired.
What is all-purpose flour?
Unlike stirring, this gentle technique uses a cutting-and-turning motion to combine ingredients while preserving air.
What is folding?
Natural cocoa powder is acidic and is typically paired with this leavening agent.
This is the name for the process in which sugar breaks down when exposed to heat, producing characteristic colour and flavour.
What is caramelization?
Traditionally, this hearty soup could be made with hominy, dried beans and winter squash, making it a practical dish during colder months.
What is three sisters soup?
In a recipe that calls for brown sugar to be measured by volume, this step is essential to ensure an accurate measurement.
What is packing?