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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: Beat the eggs until they are fluffy and light in color. 
to blend
to blend
[Verbo]

to combine different substances together

mezclar, combinar

mezclar, combinar

Ex: The chef blended various spices to create a flavorful sauce. 
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: She decided to blitz the vegetables for a smoother soup. 
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

to butcher
to butcher
[Verbo]

to kill and prepare animals, typically for food

matar, despiezar

matar, despiezar

Ex: The farmer butchers chickens for meat to sell at the local market. 
to butter
to butter
[Verbo]

to spread a smooth, creamy substance on something, usually using a knife

untar con mantequilla, enmantequillar

untar con mantequilla, enmantequillar

Ex: Butter the toast generously before serving it. 
to carve
to carve
[Verbo]

to cut a piece of cooked meat into smaller pieces

trinchar, cortar

trinchar, cortar

Ex: At the family dinner table, the father skillfully carved the roast turkey. 
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 woodworker needed to chip small sections from the block to achieve the desired shape. 
to churn
to churn
[Verbo]

to stir cream very hard until it transforms into butter

batir, agitar

batir, agitar

Ex: Before modern appliances, people used to churn cream by hand. 
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: The butcher cleans the ribs by trimming away excess fat. 
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: He carefully cored the pineapple before serving it as a tropical dessert. 
to concasse

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

concassar

concassar

Ex: The chef concassed the tomatoes for the sauce, ensuring they were roughly chopped to add texture. 
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: Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. 
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: She cubes the potatoes for the stew, ensuring they cook evenly. 
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: She curries the chicken with a blend of aromatic spices for a flavorful dish. 
to cut
to cut
[Verbo]

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

cortar

cortar

Ex: I cut the paper with scissors to make a snowflake. 
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: She diced the tomatoes before adding them to the salad. 
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: The chef instructed the kitchen staff to dredge the chicken breasts in seasoned flour before frying. 
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: The chef dressed the salad with a light vinaigrette made from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard. 
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: To enhance the presentation, the pastry chef drizzled chocolate sauce in a delicate pattern over the dessert. 
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: The chef expertly filleted the salmon, ensuring the removal of bones and skin for a pristine presentation. 
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 levantando

incorporar suavemente, mezclar levantando

Ex: The chef instructed the apprentices to fold in the whipped cream into the chocolate mousse. 
to french
to french
[Verbo]

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

cortar en juliana

cortar en juliana

Ex: She frenches the carrots for the salad, creating elegant ribbons. 
to garnish
to garnish
[Verbo]

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

adornar, aderezar, decorar

adornar, aderezar, decorar

Ex: She garnished the salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs. 
to grate
to grate
[Verbo]

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

rallar

rallar

Ex: Grate the cheese for the pizza using a cheese grater. 
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: She guts the fish before grilling it over the fire to ensure it cooks evenly. 
to hull
to hull
[Verbo]

to remove the outer covering or husk from a seed or grain

descascarar, pelar

descascarar, pelar

Ex: He carefully hulled the almonds to use in his homemade granola. 
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: She joints the chicken before roasting it in the oven for dinner. 
to juice
to juice
[Verbo]

to extract liquid from fruits, vegetables, or other sources, typically by pressing or squeezing

extraer, exprimir

extraer, exprimir

Ex: She juices fresh vegetables every morning for a nutritious start to her day. 
to julienne

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

juliana

juliana

Ex: She julienne the carrots and bell peppers to add color and texture to the stir-fry. 
to knead
to knead
[Verbo]

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

amasar, trabajar, sobar

amasar, trabajar, sobar

Ex: The baker had to knead the bread dough to develop its elasticity. 
to ladle
to ladle
[Verbo]

to serve or transfer a liquid or food using a ladle

servir con cucharón

servir con cucharón

Ex: She ladles the sauce onto the pasta, ensuring each strand is coated evenly. 
to mash
to mash
[Verbo]

to crush food into a soft mass

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

Ex: She mashed the boiled potatoes with a fork to make creamy mashed potatoes for dinner. 
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: The farmer used a specialized machine to mill 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: Mince the garlic cloves finely before adding them to the sauce. 
to mix
to mix
[Verbo]

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

mezclar

mezclar

Ex: The chef carefully mixed the ingredients to create a flavorful sauce. 
to pare
to pare
[Verbo]

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

pelar

pelar

Ex: She pares the apples before adding them to the pie filling. 
to peel
to peel
[Verbo]

to remove the skin or outer layer of something, such as fruit, etc.

pelar, quitar

pelar, quitar

Ex: Peel the banana before eating it. 
to pepper
to pepper
[Verbo]

to sprinkle or season food with ground pepper or peppercorns to add flavor and spice

salpimentar, condimentar con pimienta

salpimentar, condimentar con pimienta

Ex: I love to pepper my popcorn with a sprinkle of chili powder for a spicy snack. 
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: She piped beautiful flowers onto the cake with whipped cream. 
to pit
to pit
[Verbo]

to remove the pit or stone from a fruit

deshuesar, quitar el hueso

deshuesar, quitar el hueso

Ex: She carefully pitted the cherry before adding it to the cake batter. 
to pluck
to pluck
[Verbo]

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

desplumar

desplumar

Ex: She learned from her grandmother how to pluck a duck, a skill passed down through generations. 
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: She pods the peas before adding them to the salad for dinner. 
to prepare
to prepare
[Verbo]

to cook food for eating

preparar

preparar

Ex: She regularly prepares a healthy breakfast for her family. 
to rustle up

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

improvisar, preparar apresuradamente

improvisar, preparar apresuradamente

Ex: She managed to rustle up a tasty dessert using just some apples and sugar. 
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: She salts the pasta water to season it before boiling. 
to scale
to scale
[Verbo]

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

medir

medir

Ex: The architect carefully scaled the blueprint to ensure it would fit within the available space. 
to scramble

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

revolver

revolver

Ex: For a quick breakfast, she decided to scramble some eggs with a dash of milk to make them fluffy. 
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: While cooking, he was scraping the burnt residue off the bottom of the pot. 
to season
to season
[Verbo]

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

sazonar, condimentar

sazonar, condimentar

Ex: She seasons the soup with herbs and spices for extra taste. 
to seed
to seed
[Verbo]

to remove the seeds from a fruit or vegetable

despepitar, quitar las semillas

despepitar, quitar las semillas

Ex: I always seed the tomatoes before using them in my salsa recipe. 
to shave
to shave
[Verbo]

to cut thin slices or layers from the surface of something

raspar, afeitar

raspar, afeitar

Ex: The carpenter shaves thin layers from the wood to achieve a smooth surface for the tabletop. 
to shell
to shell
[Verbo]

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

pelar, descascarar

pelar, descascarar

Ex: She shells the peanuts before adding them to the salad for dinner. 
to shred
to shred
[Verbo]

to cut something into very small pieces

triturar, cortar en trozos pequeños

triturar, cortar en trozos pequeños

Ex: To make coleslaw, you need to shred the cabbage finely. 
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: She sifts the flour before adding it to the cake batter for smooth consistency. 
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: The chef decided to skim the impurities from the soup, ensuring a clear and flavorful broth. 
to skin
to skin
[Verbo]

to remove the outer layer or covering from something

pelar, despellejar

pelar, despellejar

Ex: Skin the potatoes before boiling them. 
to spice up

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

sazonar, condimentar

sazonar, condimentar

Ex: She spiced the curry up with a dash of cayenne pepper for an extra kick of heat. 
to spread
to spread
[Verbo]

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

untar, extender

untar, extender

Ex: She spread butter on her toast before adding the jam. 
to stir
to stir
[Verbo]

to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

revolver, remover

revolver, remover

Ex: She gently stirred the soup, ensuring all the flavors blended perfectly before serving. 
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: She stones the cherries before making the pie, ensuring a smooth texture without seeds. 
to stuff
to stuff
[Verbo]

to fill meat or vegetables with a mixture of different ingredients

rellenar

rellenar

Ex: For dinner tonight, I'm going to stuff the chicken breasts with spinach, ricotta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. 
to sweeten
to sweeten
[Verbo]

to make something taste sweeter

endulzar, dulcificar

endulzar, dulcificar

Ex: She sweetens her tea with a spoonful of honey for a natural sweetness. 
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 or combine ingredients by gently lifting and turning them in a bowl or pan

mezclar, revolver

mezclar, revolver

Ex: After adding the dressing, gently toss the salad to coat the vegetables evenly. 
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: She trusses the chicken before roasting it in the oven. 
to whip
to whip
[Verbo]

to mix ingredients with a wire whisk or fork in cooking or baking to achieve a specific texture

batir, montar

batir, montar

Ex: The recipe instructed me to whip the eggs with a wire whisk until they formed soft peaks. 
to whip up
to whip up
[Verbo]

to make food very quickly

preparar, improvisar

preparar, improvisar

Ex: She whipped a batch of cookies up for the bake sale. 
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: She whisked the eggs vigorously to create a fluffy omelette. 
to whizz
to whizz
[Verbo]

to blend or puree ingredients using a food processor or blender

triturar, licuar

triturar, licuar

Ex: After adding the ingredients, whizz the mixture in the food processor until it forms a smooth paste. 
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. 
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