Measurements
The abbreviation for ounce.
What is oz.?
The very first thing you do when cooking.
What is wash your hands?
This means to cut food into bigger, irregular pieces.
What is rough chop?
To soak food in a liquid to tenderize or add flavor to it.
What is marinate?
The number of cups in 1 stick of butter.
What is 1/2?
The term for the number of servings or the amount that a recipes makes.
What is yield?
The fingers of the hand that is NOT holding the knife, should be in what position while cutting food?
What is curled?
This means to chop as finely as you can with a knife.
What is mince?
To pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste with a rolling pin, blender, or food processor.
What is crush?
The number of teaspoons in a tablespoon.
What is 3?
Using a rubber spoon or spatula to gently add an ingredient to a mixture.
What is fold?
A small knife used mainly for peeling fruits and vegetables.
What is a paring knife?
The term commonly used for an amount that is approximately 1/8 tsp.
What is a dash?
The number of ounces in 1 cup.
What is 8?
The state or temperature just below boiling point.
What is simmer?
To cut food into small pieces, which are approximately 1/4 to 1/8 inch in size.
What is dice?
To cook something in liquid between 140 and 180 degrees.
What is poach?
To dip food briefly in boiling water and then cold water to stop the cooking process.
What is blanch?
A teaspoon that is filled with a spice or ingredient to a little bit more than level.
What is a heaping teaspoon?
To cook by direct heat, such as on a gridiron over the heat or in an oven under the heat. To scorch.
What is broil?
To cut into narrow, fine sticks, about 2-5 inches in length and 1/8 inch thick.
What is julienne?
To cook over medium or high heat until surface of food browns or darkens.
What is brown?
To cook food in a shallow pan over high heat, using oil or butter and only turning it once.
What is saute?