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Preparación de Alimentos y Bebidas - Métodos de Cocción Química

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con métodos de cocción químicos como "salmuera", "cuajar" y "homogeneizar".

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Words Related to Food and Drink Preparation
to brine
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: The chef brines the pork chops in a savory solution to infuse them with flavor before cooking. 

El chef sala las chuletas de cerdo en una solución sabrosa para infundirles sabor antes de cocinarlas.

to dry
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, desecar

secar, desecar

Ex: Drying flowers involves hanging them upside down in a dark, dry place until they retain their shape and color. 

Secar las flores implica colgarlas boca abajo en un lugar oscuro y seco hasta que conserven su forma y color.

to ferment
to ferment
[Verbo]

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

fermentar

fermentar

Ex: The chef is fermenting the soybeans to make miso paste. 

El chef está fermentando los frijoles de soja para hacer pasta de miso.

to marinate

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: The chef marinates the steak in a red wine marinade overnight to tenderize and flavor it before cooking. 

El chef marina el bistec en una marinada de vino tinto durante la noche para ablandarlo y darle sabor antes de cocinarlo.

to salt
to salt
[Verbo]

to preserve food by applying salt to prevent spoilage

salar, salpresar

salar, salpresar

Ex: The farmer salted the ham to ensure it would last through the winter. 

El granjero saló el jamón para asegurarse de que duraría todo el invierno.

to sour
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 will sour the sauce with lemon juice to balance out the sweetness of the dish. 

Él agriará la salsa con jugo de limón para equilibrar la dulzura del plato.

to sprout
to sprout
[Verbo]

(of a seed or plant) to begin growing

brotar

brotar

Ex: Tiny lettuce seeds sprout from the soil, signaling the start of the growing season. 

Pequeñas semillas de lechuga brotan del suelo, señalando el inicio de la temporada de crecimiento.

to sugar
to sugar
[Verbo]

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

endulzar, azucarar

endulzar, azucarar

to acidulate

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

acidular, acidificar

acidular, acidificar

Ex: They acidulate their homemade salsa with a hint of lime juice to give it a refreshing kick. 

Ellos acidulan su salsa casera con un toque de jugo de lima para darle un toque refrescante.

amylolysis
amylolysis
[Sustantivo]

the process of breaking down starch molecules into sugar

amilólisis, descomposición del almidón

amilólisis, descomposición del almidón

Ex: Enzymes involved in amylolysis are utilized in various industrial processes, such as the production of sweeteners from starch-rich crops like corn. 

Las enzimas involucradas en la amilólisis se utilizan en diversos procesos industriales, como la producción de edulcorantes a partir de cultivos ricos en almidón como el maíz.

to bard
to bard
[Verbo]

to prevent lean meats from drying out during roasting

bordar, envolver con tocino

bordar, envolver con tocino

Ex: The turkey was barded with lard to keep it moist. 

El pavo fue bardeado con manteca de cerdo para mantenerlo húmedo.

carryover cooking
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 remanencia

cocción residual, cocción por remanencia

conche
conche
[Sustantivo]

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

concha,  máquina de conchado

concha, máquina de conchado

to curdle
to curdle
[Verbo]

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

cuajar, coagular

cuajar, coagular

Ex: The recipe calls for buttermilk to curdle with baking soda, creating a light and fluffy texture in the pancakes. 

La receta requiere suero de leche para cuajar con bicarbonato de sodio, creando una textura ligera y esponjosa en los panqueques.

to cure
to cure
[Verbo]

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

salar, marinar

salar, marinar

Ex: You can cure olives by soaking them in brine with herbs and garlic for several weeks, enhancing their taste and texture. 

Puedes curar las aceitunas remojándolas en salmuera con hierbas y ajo durante varias semanas, mejorando su sabor y textura.

to emulsify

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

emulsionar, mezclar para formar una emulsión

emulsionar, mezclar para formar una emulsión

Ex: The cosmetic chemist worked to emulsify oils and water in a lotion for a smooth and stable texture. 

El químico cosmético trabajó para emulsionar aceites y agua en una loción para una textura suave y estable.

to foam
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: They will foam the insulation and apply it to the walls of the house. 

Ellos van a espumar el aislamiento y aplicarlo a las paredes de la casa.

to can
to can
[Verbo]

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

enlatar, conservar en lata

enlatar, conservar en lata

Ex: The food company cans various soups and sauces using modern canning techniques to extend their shelf life. 

La empresa de alimentos enlata varias sopas y salsas utilizando técnicas modernas de enlatado para extender su vida útil.

to frost
to frost
[Verbo]

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

glasea, cubre con glaseado

glasea, cubre con glaseado

Ex: He will frost the chocolate cake with a rich ganache, complementing its decadent flavor. 

Él cubrirá el pastel de chocolate con una rica ganache, complementando su sabor decadente.

to homogenize

to break fat globules into smaller particles to prevent separation

homogeneizar

homogeneizar

Ex: To extend the shelf life, we homogenize milk, ensuring consistent quality in the dairy industry. 

Para extender la vida útil, homogeneizamos la leche, asegurando una calidad consistente en la industria láctea.

to macerate

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

macerar

macerar

Ex: He likes to macerate dried fruits in rum for his holiday fruitcake, giving it a rich and boozy taste. 

A él le gusta macerar frutas secas en ron para su pastel de frutas navideño, dándole un sabor rico y alcohólico.

to marinade

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: He marinades the chicken in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices to enhance its taste. 

Él marina el pollo en una mezcla sabrosa de hierbas y especias para realzar su sabor.

to pasteurize

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

pasteurizar, esterilizar por pasteurización

pasteurizar, esterilizar por pasteurización

Ex: The juice company pasteurizes its orange juice to extend its shelf life while maintaining its fresh taste. 

La empresa de jugos pasteuriza su jugo de naranja para extender su vida útil mientras mantiene su sabor fresco.

to reconstitute

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

reconstituir

to chill
to chill
[Verbo]

to cool or refrigerate food or beverages to a lower temperature

enfriar, refrigerar

enfriar, refrigerar

Ex: Last night, they chilled the wine for the dinner party. 

Anoche, enfriaron el vino para la cena.

to doctor
to doctor
[Verbo]

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

aderezar, modificar

aderezar, modificar

to enrich
to enrich
[Verbo]

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

enriquecer, mejorar

enriquecer, mejorar

Ex: The dairy company enriched its milk products with vitamin D to improve bone health and overall well-being. 

La empresa láctea enriqueció sus productos con vitamina D para mejorar la salud ósea y el bienestar general.

to flavor
to flavor
[Verbo]

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

sazonar, condimentar

sazonar, condimentar

Ex: The chef flavors the marinade with citrus and herbs to infuse the meat with flavor. 

El chef sazona el adobo con cítricos y hierbas para infundir sabor a la carne.

to fortify
to fortify
[Verbo]

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

enriquecer, fortificar

enriquecer, fortificar

Ex: They fortify the orange juice with calcium to make it a more nutritious option. 

Ellos fortifican el jugo de naranja con calcio para hacerlo una opción más nutritiva.

to grease
to grease
[Verbo]

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

engrasar, lubricar

engrasar, lubricar

Ex: The mechanic is greasing the gears of the machine to reduce friction. 

El mecánico está engrasando los engranajes de la máquina para reducir la fricción.

to ice
to ice
[Verbo]

to put something on frozen water

enfriar, helar, poner hielo

enfriar, helar, poner hielo

to leaven
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: Traditional sourdough bread is leavened by natural fermentation. 

El pan de masa madre tradicional es fermentado por fermentación natural.

to thaw
to thaw
[Verbo]

to make something melt or soften

descongelar, derretir

descongelar, derretir

Ex: The sunlight thawed the frost on the car's windshield. 

La luz del sol descongeló la escarcha en el parabrisas del coche.

meuniere
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

meunière

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