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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
[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 .**Salmuera** los filetes de salmón en una solución dulce y salada añade profundidad a su sabor antes de ahumarlos.
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 mushrooms in the sun can preserve them for future use in soups and sauces .**Secar** los hongos al sol puede preservarlos para su uso futuro en sopas y salsas.
to ferment
[Verbo]

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

fermentar

fermentar

Ex: The winemaker will ferment the crushed grapes to produce red wine .El vinicultor **fermentará** las uvas trituradas para producir vino tinto.

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 .**Marinar** las costillas de cerdo en una salsa barbacoa durante la noche las infunde de sabor antes de asarlas lentamente.
to salt
[Verbo]

to preserve food by applying salt to prevent spoilage

salar, salpresar

salar, salpresar

Ex: Before the days of refrigeration , they would salt the beef to keep it fresh for longer .Antes de los días de la refrigeración, **salaban** la carne de res para mantenerla fresca por más tiempo.
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 accidentally soured the smoothie by mixing in too much yogurt .Él accidentalmente **agrió** el batido al mezclar demasiado yogur.
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.No te sorprendas al ver semillas de calabaza **germinar** en la pila de compost bajo las condiciones adecuadas.
to sugar
[Verbo]

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

endulzar, azucarar

endulzar, azucarar

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

acidular, acidificar

acidular, acidificar

Ex: As the recipe calls for , you can acidulate the sauce with a touch of balsamic vinegar for a richer flavor profile .Como indica la receta, puedes **acidular** la salsa con un toque de vinagre balsámico para un perfil de sabor más rico.
amylolysis
[Sustantivo]

the process of breaking down starch molecules into sugar

amilólisis, descomposición del almidón

amilólisis, descomposición del almidón

Ex: Certain medical conditions can affect amylolysis, leading to impaired digestion and metabolism of starches in the body .Ciertas condiciones médicas pueden afectar la **amilólisis**, lo que lleva a una digestión y metabolismo alterados de los almidones en el cuerpo.
to bard
[Verbo]

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

bardar, envolver con tocino

bardar, envolver 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 remanencia

cocción residual, cocción por remanencia

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
[Verbo]

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

cuajar, coagular

cuajar, coagular

Ex: The chef accidentally curdled the sauce by adding the lemon juice too quickly , but was able to salvage it by straining out the curds .El chef accidentalmente **cortó** la salsa al agregar el jugo de limón demasiado rápido, pero pudo salvarla colando los grumos.
to cure
[Verbo]

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

salar, marinar

salar, marinar

Ex: He cures the salmon by applying a blend of salt , sugar , and dill , allowing it to infuse with flavor before serving it as gravlax .Él **cura** el salmón aplicando una mezcla de sal, azúcar y eneldo, permitiendo que se impregne de sabor antes de servirlo como gravlax.

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 chemist is emulsifying the formula in the lab .El químico está **emulsionando** la fórmula en el laboratorio.
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 , we foamed the glass with a cleaning solution .Mientras limpiábamos las ventanas, **espumamos** el vidrio con una solución de limpieza.
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 chef decided to can the surplus broth from the restaurant , allowing it to be used in future dishes .El chef decidió **enlatar** el caldo sobrante del restaurante, permitiendo que se use en platos futuros.
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: She frosted the carrot cake with a cream cheese frosting, adding chopped walnuts for texture .Ella **cubrió** el pastel de zanahoria con un glaseado de queso crema, añadiendo nueces picadas para dar textura.

to break fat globules into smaller particles to prevent separation

homogeneizar

homogeneizar

Ex: To prevent cream separation , she thoroughly homogenizes the milk .Para evitar la separación de la crema, ella **homogeneiza** minuciosamente la leche.

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 , she macerated cucumber slices in lemon juice and mint before adding them to her water pitcher .Para un toque refrescante, **maceró** rodajas de pepino en jugo de limón y menta antes de agregarlas a su jarra de agua.

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 should marinade the steak for a few hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat .Deberías **marinar** el bistec durante unas horas para permitir que los sabores penetren la carne.

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: Right now , the juice company is pasteurizing its orange juice to ensure it meets safety standards before packaging .En este momento, la empresa de jugos está pasteurizando su jugo de naranja para garantizar que cumpla con los estándares de seguridad antes del envasado.

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
[Verbo]

to cool or refrigerate food or beverages to a lower temperature

enfriar, refrigerar

enfriar, refrigerar

Ex: Tomorrow , they will chill the fruits in the refrigerator for a refreshing snack .Mañana, van a **enfriar** las frutas en el refrigerador para un refrigerio refrescante.
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
[Verbo]

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

enriquecer, mejorar

enriquecer, mejorar

Ex: The chef decided to enrich the soup by adding a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs for added flavor and nutrients.El chef decidió **enriquecer** la sopa añadiendo una variedad de verduras frescas y hierbas para darle más sabor y nutrientes.
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 to flavor her tea with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint for freshness .A ella le gusta **saborizar** su té con una rodaja de limón y una ramita de menta para darle frescura.
to fortify
[Verbo]

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

enriquecer, fortificar

enriquecer, fortificar

Ex: The company fortifies its snacks with extra protein to appeal to health-conscious consumers .La empresa **fortalece** sus snacks con proteína extra para atraer a los consumidores conscientes de la salud.
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 chef is greasing the skillet with vegetable oil before frying the eggs .El chef está **engrasando** la sartén con aceite vegetal antes de freír los huevos.
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.La masa debe dejarse reposar durante varias horas para permitir que la levadura la **leude** y cree un pan ligero y esponjoso.
to thaw
[Verbo]

to make something melt or soften

descongelar, derretir

descongelar, derretir

Ex: The warmth of the sun is currently thawing the icy patches on the road .El calor del sol está **derritiendo** los parches de hielo en la carretera.
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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