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Preparación de Alimentos y Bebidas - Métodos de cocción química

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con los métodos de cocción química, como "salmuera", "cuajar" y "homogeneizar".

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Words Related to Food and Drink Preparation
to brine
[Verbo]

to soak food in a solution of water and salt, often to preserve or flavor it

poner en salmuera

poner en salmuera

Ex: Brining the salmon fillets in a sweet and salty solution adds depth to their flavor before smoking .
to dry
[Verbo]

to remove moisture from something, such as food or flowers, to preserve it, typically by exposing them to air, heat, or both

secar, deshidratar

secar, deshidratar

Ex: Drying mushrooms in the sun can preserve them for future use in soups and sauces .
to ferment
[Verbo]

to trigger a process where microorganisms break down sugars in a substance, often creating alcohol or acids

fermentar, fermentación

fermentar, fermentación

Ex: The winemaker ferment the crushed grapes to produce red wine .

to soak food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and softness before cooking

marinar

marinar

Ex: Marinating the pork ribs in a barbecue sauce overnight infuses them with flavor before slow-roasting .
to salt
[Verbo]

to preserve food by applying salt to prevent spoilage

salazón, saltear

salazón, saltear

Ex: Before the days of refrigeration , they salt the beef to keep it fresh for longer .
to sour
[Verbo]

to make something taste tangy or tart by adding acid or letting it ferment

hacer algo agrio

hacer algo agrio

Ex: He soured the smoothie by mixing in too much yogurt .
to sprout
[Verbo]

(of a seed or plant) to begin growing

brotar

brotar

Ex: Don't be surprised to see pumpkin seeds sprout in the compost pile under the right conditions.
to sugar
[Verbo]

to use sugar or a sweetener, to add a sweet taste to something

azucarar, endulzar

azucarar, endulzar

to add something that makes a food or drink slightly sour or tangy

acidular, acido

acidular, acido

Ex: As the recipe calls for , you acidulate the sauce with a touch of balsamic vinegar for a richer flavor profile .
amylolysis
[Sustantivo]

the process of breaking down starch molecules into sugar

amilólisis, amilolectura

amilólisis, amilolectura

Ex: Certain medical conditions can amylolysis, leading to impaired digestion and metabolism of starches in the body .
to bard
[Verbo]

to wrap meat with strips of fat, such as bacon or lard, to add moisture and flavor during cooking

bardear, cubrir con tocino

bardear, cubrir con tocino

carryover cooking
[Sustantivo]

the phenomenon where food continues to cook even after it has been removed from the heat source due to residual heat retained within the food itself

cocción residual, cocción por retención de calor

cocción residual, cocción por retención de calor

conche
[Sustantivo]

a machine used in chocolate making to refine and smooth the texture and flavor of chocolate

concha, conche

concha, conche

to curdle
[Verbo]

to cause or undergo the separation of a liquid, often milk, into solid curds

cuajar, grumosar

cuajar, grumosar

Ex: The chef curdled the sauce by adding the lemon juice too quickly , but was able to salvage it by straining out the curds .
to cure
[Verbo]

to preserve or flavor food by treating it with salt, sugar, or spices

curar, salazones

curar, salazones

Ex: cures the salmon by applying a blend of salt , sugar , and dill , allowing it to infuse with flavor before serving it as gravlax .

to mix substances together so that they become a smooth and stable blend

emulsionar, emulsificar

emulsionar, emulsificar

Ex: The chemist emulsifying the formula in the lab .
to foam
[Verbo]

to cause a liquid to form foam or bubbles by agitating or stirring it vigorously

espumar, hacer espuma

espumar, hacer espuma

Ex: While we were cleaning the windows , foamed the glass with a cleaning solution .
to can
[Verbo]

to preserve food by sealing it in an airtight container, typically made of metal, through sterilization and vacuum sealing

envasar, conservar

envasar, conservar

Ex: The chef decided can the surplus broth from the restaurant , allowing it to be used in future dishes .
to frost
[Verbo]

to spread or coat a cake or baked goods with a layer of sweet, often creamy, topping

cubrir, glasear

cubrir, glasear

Ex: She frosted the carrot cake with a frosting, adding chopped walnuts for texture .

to break fat globules into smaller particles to prevent separation

homogeneizar, emulsionar

homogeneizar, emulsionar

Ex: To prevent cream separation , she homogenizes the milk .

to soften or break down food by soaking it in a liquid, often a flavored liquid like wine or vinegar

macerar

macerar

Ex: For a refreshing twist , macerated cucumber slices in lemon juice and mint before adding them to her water pitcher .

to leave food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and tenderness before cooking

adobar

adobar

Ex: You marinade the steak for a few hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat .

to heat a liquid, like milk or juice, to kill harmful bacteria while preserving its taste and nutrients

pasteurizar, pasterizar

pasteurizar, pasterizar

Ex: Right now , the juice company pasteurizing its orange juice to ensure it meets safety standards before packaging .

to restore something to its original state, often by adding liquid or other ingredients to bring it back to its original form or condition

reconstituir, reintegrar

reconstituir, reintegrar

to chill
[Verbo]

to cool or refrigerate food or beverages to a lower temperature

enfriar, refrigerar

enfriar, refrigerar

Ex: Tomorrow , they chill the fruits in the refrigerator for a refreshing snack .
to doctor
[Verbo]

to adjust or modify food or a dish, typically by adding or changing ingredients or flavors

ajustar, modificar

ajustar, modificar

to enrich
[Verbo]

to add nutrients, flavors, or other ingredients to food to enhance its nutritional value, taste, or texture

enriquecer, fortalecer

enriquecer, fortalecer

Ex: The chef decided to enrich the soup by adding a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs for added flavor and nutrients.
to flavor
[Verbo]

to improve or change the taste of a dish by adding spices, vegetables, etc. to it

sazonar, condimentar

sazonar, condimentar

Ex: She likes flavor her tea with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint for freshness .
to fortify
[Verbo]

to add vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients to food or beverages to increase their nutritional content

fortificar, enmendar

fortificar, enmendar

Ex: The fortifies its snacks with extra protein to appeal to health-conscious consumers .
to grease
[Verbo]

to apply a layer of grease or fat onto a surface, usually to prevent sticking or to provide lubrication

engrasar, untarle grasa

engrasar, untarle grasa

Ex: The chef greasing the skillet with vegetable oil before frying the eggs .
to ice
[Verbo]

to put something on frozen water

enfriar, helar, poner hielo

enfriar, helar, poner hielo

to leaven
[Verbo]

to add a substance, such as yeast, to dough or batter, causing it to rise and become lighter during the baking process

leudar

leudar

Ex: The dough needs to be left to rest for several hours to allow the yeast to leaven it and create a light, airy loaf.
to thaw
[Verbo]

to make something melt or soften

deshelar, descongelar

deshelar, descongelar

Ex: The warmth of the sun is thawing the icy patches on the road .
meuniere
[Sustantivo]

a cooking technique where fish is coated in flour, sautéed in butter, and served with a sauce made of the butter, lemon juice, and parsley

meunière, a la meunière

meunière, a la meunière

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