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Preparación de Alimentos y Bebidas - Métodos de Cocción Mecánicos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con métodos mecánicos de cocción como "juliana", "molino" y "mezclar".

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

to repeatedly mix something using a spoon, fork, etc.

batir

batir

Ex: He used a whisk to beat the cream into soft peaks. 
to blend
to blend
[Verbo]

to mix different substances thoroughly so that they form a unified mixture

mezclar, combinar

mezclar, combinar

Ex: Ethan blended the butter and sugar in a large bowl. 
to blitz
to blitz
[Verbo]

to blend or process food quickly and thoroughly in a blender, food processor, or similar appliance until smooth or finely chopped

triturar, licuar

triturar, licuar

Ex: We need to blitz the tomatoes for the salsa recipe. 

Necesitamos triturar los tomates para la receta de salsa.

to bone
to bone
[Verbo]

to remove the bones from meat, fish, or poultry, often to make it easier to cook or eat

deshuesar, quitar los huesos

deshuesar, quitar los huesos

Ex: Ask the butcher to bone the leg of lamb for you. 
to butcher
to butcher
[Verbo]

to kill and prepare animals, typically for food

matar, despiezar

matar, despiezar

Ex: The family gathers each year to butcher a pig for their winter food supply. 
to butter
to butter
[Verbo]

to spread butter or a similar fatty substance on something

untar con mantequilla,  mantequillar

untar con mantequilla, mantequillar

Ex: He buttered both sides of the roll. 
to carve
to carve
[Verbo]

to cut a piece of cooked meat into smaller pieces

trinchar, cortar

trinchar, cortar

Ex: With precision and expertise, the caterer carved the glazed ham into bite-sized chunks. 
chiffonade
chiffonade
[Sustantivo]

a technique in which herbs or leafy vegetables are finely sliced or shredded into thin, ribbon-like strips

chiffonade

chiffonade

to chip
to chip
[Verbo]

to break a small piece off something

astillar, desportillar

astillar, desportillar

Ex: The rock climber used a hammer to chip handholds into the sheer cliff face. 
to churn
to churn
[Verbo]

to stir cream very hard until it transforms into butter

batir, agitar

batir, agitar

Ex: Churning cream requires patience and strong arm muscles. 

Batir la crema requiere paciencia y músculos fuertes en los brazos.

to clean
to clean
[Verbo]

to trim or cut off excess fat, gristle, or other undesirable portions from meat or poultry before cooking

limpiar, desgrasar

limpiar, desgrasar

Ex: He is cleaning the chicken thighs, removing any unwanted skin. 
to core
to core
[Verbo]

to remove the central part from a fruit, vegetable, or similar item

descorazonar, quitar el corazón

descorazonar, quitar el corazón

Ex: The chef demonstrated how to core the bell peppers for stuffing with rice and vegetables. 
to concasse

to prepare vegetables or fruits, especially tomatoes, by removing the seeds, peeling, and cutting them into big pieces

concassar

concassar

Ex: To prepare the salsa, first, you need to concasse the tomatoes. 

Para preparar la salsa, primero necesitas concassar los tomates.

to cream
to cream
[Verbo]

to make a substance smooth by beating or mixing

batir hasta que quede cremoso, mezclar hasta obtener una consistencia suave

batir hasta que quede cremoso, mezclar hasta obtener una consistencia suave

Ex: Use a mixer to cream the eggs and milk for the custard. 
to cube
to cube
[Verbo]

to cut something into small, equal, square-shaped pieces

cortar en cubos, picar en dados

cortar en cubos, picar en dados

Ex: They will cube the tofu for the stir-fry tomorrow, adding protein to the dish. 

Ellos cortarán en cubos el tofu para el salteado mañana, añadiendo proteína al plato.

to curry
to curry
[Verbo]

to flavor food with a mix of spices commonly used in Indian cuisines

condimentar, sazonar con una mezcla de especias

condimentar, sazonar con una mezcla de especias

Ex: Curry the rice with cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves for a fragrant side dish. 

Curry el arroz con canela, cardamomo y clavos de olor para un acompañamiento fragante.

to cut
to cut
[Verbo]

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

cortar

cortar

Ex: Sarah cuts fabric to make a dress. 
to deseed
to deseed
[Verbo]

to remove seeds from fruits, vegetables, or other foods

despepitar, quitar las semillas

despepitar, quitar las semillas

to dice
to dice
[Verbo]

to cut food into small cubes

cortar en cubitos, cortar en dados

cortar en cubitos, cortar en dados

Ex: He carefully diced the carrots to ensure even cooking. 

Cortó cuidadosamente las zanahorias en cubitos para asegurar una cocción uniforme.

dough sheet
dough sheet
[Sustantivo]

a flattened piece of dough used as a base for various baked goods or pastries

lámina de masa, plancha de masa

lámina de masa, plancha de masa

to dredge
to dredge
[Verbo]

to coat or cover food, typically with flour or breadcrumbs, before cooking

rebozar, empanar

rebozar, empanar

Ex: Before placing the cutlets in the oven, the cook dredged them in a coating of Parmesan and breadcrumbs. 

Antes de colocar las chuletas en el horno, el cocinero las empapuzó en una capa de parmesano y pan rallado.

to dress
to dress
[Verbo]

to add seasonings, sauces, or other toppings to enhance the flavor or appearance of food

aderezar, aliñar

aderezar, aliñar

Ex: She dressed the pasta with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of chopped parsley. 
to drizzle
to drizzle
[Verbo]

to pour a thin, fine stream of liquid, such as sauce, oil, or syrup, over food

verter en hilo, rociar

verter en hilo, rociar

Ex: The chef carefully drizzles olive oil over the bruschetta, giving it a glossy finish. 

El chef rocía cuidadosamente aceite de oliva sobre la bruschetta, dándole un acabado brillante.

egg wash
egg wash
[Sustantivo]

a mixture of beaten eggs and liquid used to brush onto the surface of dough or other baked goods before baking

baño de huevo, pintura de huevo

baño de huevo, pintura de huevo

to engastrate

to stuff one food item inside another

engastrar, rellenar

engastrar, rellenar

to filet
to filet
[Verbo]

to prepare or cut a piece of meat or fish into boneless, flat pieces, typically removing bones in the process

filetear

filetear

Ex: Before grilling, the barbecue enthusiast would fillet the chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and quick preparation. 

Antes de asar, el entusiasta de la barbacoa filetearía las pechugas de pollo para asegurar una cocción uniforme y una preparación rápida.

to flake
to flake
[Verbo]

to break or separate into small, thin pieces, usually using a fork or fingers

desmenuzar, desmigajar

desmenuzar, desmigajar

to fold in
to fold in
[Verbo]

to gently mix one ingredient into another by lifting and turning the mixture with a spatula or spoon

incorporar suavemente, mezclar ingredientes levantando y volteando suavemente

incorporar suavemente, mezclar ingredientes levantando y volteando suavemente

Ex: Fold the whipped cream in the chocolate mousse for a delightful dessert. 

Incorporar la crema batida en la mousse de chocolate para un postre delicioso.

to french
to french
[Verbo]

to slice food, typically vegetables, into long, thin strips or ribbons

cortar en juliana

cortar en juliana

Ex: Tomorrow, they will french the cucumbers for the appetizer, enhancing its visual appeal. 
to garnish
to garnish
[Verbo]

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

adornar, aderezar, decorar

adornar, aderezar, decorar

Ex: He garnished the main course with a slice of lemon and a sprig of rosemary. 

Él adornó el plato principal con una rodaja de limón y una ramita de romero.

to grate
to grate
[Verbo]

to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

rallar

rallar

Ex: When baking, grate nutmeg to sprinkle over the dough. 

Al hornear, ralla la nuez moscada para espolvorear sobre la masa.

to gut
to gut
[Verbo]

to remove the internal organs or intestines, typically from an animal, often for food preparation

destripar, limpiar

destripar, limpiar

Ex: They will gut the chickens for the barbecue party tomorrow. 
to hull
to hull
[Verbo]

to remove the outer covering, husk, stem, or leafy part from a fruit, seed, or grain

descascarillar,  desgranar

descascarillar, desgranar

Ex: Wash and hull the berries before adding them to the bowl. 
to joint
to joint
[Verbo]

to prepare meat by cutting or separating it at the natural points of articulation, often in preparation for cooking

deshuesar, trocear

deshuesar, trocear

Ex: They will joint the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. 
to juice
to juice
[Verbo]

to extract liquid from fruit, vegetables, or other food by pressing or crushing it

exprimir

exprimir

Ex: You can juice the carrots with the apples for a sweeter drink. 
to julienne

to cut food, especially vegetables, into thin, matchstick-sized strips

juliana

juliana

Ex: They are julienning the cucumbers for a refreshing crunch in the salad. 

Están julianando los pepinos para un crujido refrescante en la ensalada.

to knead
to knead
[Verbo]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

amasar, trabajar, sobar

amasar, trabajar, sobar

Ex: The potter skillfully kneaded the wet clay on the wheel to shape it into a vase. 

El alfarero amasó hábilmente la arcilla húmeda en el torno para darle forma de jarrón.

to ladle
to ladle
[Verbo]

to serve or transfer a liquid or food using a ladle

servir con cucharón

servir con cucharón

Ex: He ladled the hot chocolate into mugs, garnishing each with a dollop of whipped cream. 

Él sirvió el chocolate caliente en tazas, adornando cada una con una cucharada de crema batida.

to mash
to mash
[Verbo]

to crush food into a soft mass

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

Ex: He mashed the cooked carrots and parsnips together to create a flavorful vegetable side dish. 

Él aplastó las zanahorias y chirivías cocidas juntas para crear una sabrosa guarnición de verduras.

to mill
to mill
[Verbo]

to grind or crush something, especially grains or other materials, using a mechanical device or equipment

moler, triturar

moler, triturar

Ex: To make homemade pasta, she milled the wheat into fine flour. 
to mince
to mince
[Verbo]

to cut meat or other food into very small pieces, usually using a meat grinder or a sharp knife

picar

picar

Ex: Use a meat grinder to mince the beef for the meatballs. 

Usa una picadora de carne para picar la carne de res para las albóndigas.

to mix
to mix
[Verbo]

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

mezclar

mezclar

Ex: She skillfully mixed the colors on the palette to achieve the desired shade for her painting. 
to pare
to pare
[Verbo]

to peel or strip away the outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, or other foods

pelar

pelar

Ex: They have pared the carrots for the salad. 

Han pelado las zanahorias para la ensalada.

to peel
to peel
[Verbo]

to remove the skin, rind, or outer covering from something

pelar, quitar

pelar, quitar

Ex: He peeled the apples and cut them into slices. 
to pepper
to pepper
[Verbo]

to season food with pepper

sazonar con pimienta, condimentar con pimienta

sazonar con pimienta, condimentar con pimienta

Ex: He peppered the soup generously. 
to pipe
to pipe
[Verbo]

to create decorative patterns or designs by forcing a semi-solid mixture, such as whipped cream or dough, through a nozzle or pastry bag with a specific shape

decorar con manga pastelera, aplicar con manga

decorar con manga pastelera, aplicar con manga

Ex: He carefully piped frosting onto each cupcake to create a stunning display. 
to pit
to pit
[Verbo]

to remove the pit from a fruit

deshuesar,  quitar el hueso

deshuesar, quitar el hueso

Ex: Daniel spent an hour pitting olives. 
to pluck
to pluck
[Verbo]

to pull out the feathers of a dead bird in order to prepare it for cooking

desplumar

desplumar

Ex: The farmer plucked the goose, readying it for the holiday feast. 

El granjero desplumó el ganso, preparándolo para el banquete navideño.

to pod
to pod
[Verbo]

to remove peas or beans from their outer covering, typically as part of food preparation

desvainar, desgranar

desvainar, desgranar

Ex: They will pod the edamame for the appetizer tomorrow. 

Ellos van a desvainar los edamames para el aperitivo mañana.

to prepare
to prepare
[Verbo]

to cook food for eating

preparar

preparar

Ex: Yesterday, he enthusiastically prepared a homemade pizza for dinner. 
to rustle up

to hastily create a meal, typically using whatever ingredients are available

preparar comida rápidamente, improvisar una comida

preparar comida rápidamente, improvisar una comida

Ex: I had to rustle a meal up with only a few items left in the pantry. 

Tuve que improvisar una comida con solo unos pocos artículos que quedaban en la despensa.

to salt
to salt
[Verbo]

to add salt to food or another substance in order to enhance its flavor

salar, agregar sal

salar, agregar sal

Ex: The chef salts the soup to bring out the flavors of the vegetables. 
to scale
to scale
[Verbo]

to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size

medir

medir

Ex: The tailor scaled the dress pattern to fit the customer's precise measurements. 
to scramble

to mix an egg yolk with its egg whites and then cook it, usually with milk or butter

revolver

revolver

Ex: In the morning rush, he opted to scramble the eggs and cook them rapidly for a protein-packed breakfast. 

En el ajetreo de la mañana, optó por revolver los huevos y cocinarlos rápidamente para un desayuno rico en proteínas.

to scrape
to scrape
[Verbo]

to remove a thin layer or small amount of something from a surface using a sharp or rough edge

raspar, rascar

raspar, rascar

Ex: They will scrape the old wallpaper off the walls before renovating the room. 

Ellos rasparán el viejo papel tapiz de las paredes antes de renovar la habitación.

to season
to season
[Verbo]

to add spices or salt to food to make it taste better

sazonar, condimentar

sazonar, condimentar

Ex: The chef seasons the vegetables with garlic and olive oil for added flavor. 
to seed
to seed
[Verbo]

to remove the seeds from a fruit or vegetable

despepitar, quitar las semillas

despepitar, quitar las semillas

Ex: She carefully seeded the watermelon before slicing it into pieces. 
to shave
to shave
[Verbo]

to cut thin slices or layers from the surface of something

raspar, afeitar

raspar, afeitar

Ex: She carefully shaved a layer of icing from the cake to create a flat surface for decorating. 

Ella rasuró cuidadosamente una capa de glaseado del pastel para crear una superficie plana para decorar.

to shell
to shell
[Verbo]

to remove the outer covering from something, often to access what is inside

pelar, descascarar

pelar, descascarar

Ex: They will shell the eggs for breakfast tomorrow. 
to shred
to shred
[Verbo]

to cut something into very small pieces

triturar, cortar en trozos pequeños

triturar, cortar en trozos pequeños

Ex: In a blender, you can easily shred vegetables for a smooth soup. 

En una licuadora, puedes triturar fácilmente las verduras para una sopa suave.

to shuck
to shuck
[Verbo]

to remove the outer covering or shell from corn, oysters, or other similar foods

desgranar, pelar

desgranar, pelar

to sift
to sift
[Verbo]

to pass a powdered substance through a sieve or fine mesh to remove lumps or impurities

tamizar, pasar por un tamiz

tamizar, pasar por un tamiz

Ex: They will sift the cocoa powder for the chocolate frosting. 

Ellos van a tamizar el cacao en polvo para el glaseado de chocolate.

to skim
to skim
[Verbo]

to remove a substance, such as foam or fat, from the surface of a liquid or object, typically by gently scooping or brushing it off

espumar, desnatar

espumar, desnatar

Ex: Before serving, the barista would skillfully skim the excess foam from the top of each cappuccino. 

Antes de servir, el barista retiraría hábilmente el exceso de espuma de la parte superior de cada capuchino.

to skin
to skin
[Verbo]

to remove the outer layer or covering from something

pelar, despellejar

pelar, despellejar

Ex: Please skin the tomatoes before adding them to the salad. 
to spice up

to add spices or flavorful ingredients to a dish to give it more flavor

condimentar, sazonar

condimentar, sazonar

Ex: They spiced the dish up with a sprinkle of cinnamon, creating a delightful balance of flavors. 

Ellos condimentaron el plato con un poco de canela, creando un equilibrio delicioso de sabores.

to spread
to spread
[Verbo]

to put a layer of a smooth or soft substance over a surface

untar, extender

untar, extender

Ex: The painter spread primer over the walls before applying the final coat of paint. 
to stir
to stir
[Verbo]

to mix a liquid or other substance by moving a spoon or similar object around in it

revolver, remover

revolver, remover

Ex: Daniel stirred his coffee before taking a sip. 
to stone
to stone
[Verbo]

to remove the seeds from fruits, such as cherries or peaches

deshuesar, quitar el hueso

deshuesar, quitar el hueso

Ex: They will stone the peaches for the cobbler tomorrow, preparing them for baking. 
to stuff
to stuff
[Verbo]

to fill meat or vegetables with a mixture of different ingredients

rellenar

rellenar

Ex: Before baking, don't forget to stuff the pork loin with a delicious combination of apples, onions, and rosemary. 
to sweeten
to sweeten
[Verbo]

to make something taste sweeter

endulzar, dulcificar

endulzar, dulcificar

Ex: The baker sweetens the cake batter with granulated sugar before baking it in the oven. 

El panadero endulza la masa del pastel con azúcar granulada antes de hornearla.

to tenderize

to make meat softer and easier to eat or cut by breaking down the fibers, typically through pounding or marinating it

ablandar

ablandar

to top and tail

to remove the tops and tails or ends of something, such as trimming the stems and leaves from vegetables

to toss
to toss
[Verbo]

to mix food lightly by lifting and turning its ingredients

mezclar, remover

mezclar, remover

Ex: Daniel tossed the pasta with fresh tomatoes and basil. 
to truss
to truss
[Verbo]

to prepare a bird for cooking by securing its wings and legs close to its body

atar, bridar

atar, bridar

Ex: They will truss the quail for the gourmet dinner party. 

Ellos van a atar la codorniz para la cena gourmet.

to whip
to whip
[Verbo]

to beat food rapidly to mix in air and make it light, thick, or frothy

batir, montar

batir, montar

Ex: Daniel is whipping the cream for the birthday cake. 
to whip up
to whip up
[Verbo]

to make food very quickly

preparar comida rápidamente, hacer algo de comer en un momento

preparar comida rápidamente, hacer algo de comer en un momento

Ex: He whipped the sauce up for the pasta in no time. 

Preparó la salsa para la pasta en un santiamén.

to whisk
to whisk
[Verbo]

to beat or mix rapidly, typically with a utensil such as a whisk

batir, mezclar rápidamente

batir, mezclar rápidamente

Ex: The recipe instructed her to whisk the sauce continuously over low heat until it thickened. 

La receta le indicó que batiera la salsa continuamente a fuego lento hasta que espesara.

to whizz
to whizz
[Verbo]

to blend or puree ingredients using a food processor or blender

triturar, licuar

triturar, licuar

Ex: To make the sauce, simply whizz the cooked vegetables with some broth. 

Para hacer la salsa, simplemente tritura las verduras cocidas con un poco de caldo.

to zest
to zest
[Verbo]

to add flavor or enhance the taste of food by adding citrus peel or other aromatic ingredients

rallar la cáscara, añadir ralladura

rallar la cáscara, añadir ralladura

Ex: He zests the lemon over the pasta to give it a refreshing flavor. 

Él ralla la cáscara del limón sobre la pasta para darle un sabor refrescante.

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