Preparación de Alimentos y Bebidas - Métodos de cocción mecánicos

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

batir

to combine different substances together

mezclar, combinar

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

licuar, batir rápidamente

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

deshuesar, quitar los huesos

to kill and prepare animals, typically for food

sacrificar, despellejar

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

untar, extender mantequilla

to cut a piece of cooked meat into smaller pieces

trinchar, cortar

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

chiffonade, corte en tiras finas

to break a small piece off something

astillar, chipar

to stir cream very hard until it transforms into butter

batir, mantecar

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

desengrasar, limpiar

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

desgajar, ahuecar

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

chafar, picar grueso

to make a substance smooth by beating or mixing

cremar

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

cortar en cubos, cubicar

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

sazonar, aderezar con especias

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

cortar

to remove seeds from fruits, vegetables, or other foods

despepitar, quitar las semillas

to cut food into small cubes

cortar en cubitos, cortar en dados

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

masa extendida, lámina de masa

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

empanizar, rebozar

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

aderezar, aliñar

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

rocíar, regar

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

huevo batido, barniz de huevo

to stuff one food item inside another

engastrar, rellenar

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

filetear, deshuesar

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

desmenuzar, copar

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

incorporar, mezclar suavemente

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

cortar en tiras, rebanar en cintas

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

adornar, aderezar, decorar

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

rallar

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

destripar, enterrar

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

desgranar, pelar

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

despiece, cortar

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

extraer jugo, exprimir

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

juliana, cortar en tiras finas

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

amasar, trabajar, sobar

to serve or transfer a liquid or food using a ladle

servir con cucharón

to crush food into a soft mass

hacer puré de, triturar, majar

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

moler, triturar

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

picar

to combine different substances, elements, or ingredients together to create a unified whole

mezclar

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

pelar

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

pelar, quitar

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

pimentar, sazonar

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, untar

to remove the pit or stone from a fruit

deshuesar, quitar el hueso

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

desplumar

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

desgranar, decorticar

to cook food for eating

preparar

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

preparar rápidamente, improvisar una comida

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

salpimentar, salar

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

medir

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

revolver

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

raspar, descartar

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

sazonar, condimentar

to remove the seeds from a fruit or vegetable

desgranar, quitar las semillas

to cut thin slices or layers from the surface of something

rasurar, afilar

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

descascarar, pelar

to cut something into very small pieces

desgarrar, rallar

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

desprender, descascar

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

tamizar, cribar

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

desespumar, quitar

to remove the outer layer or covering from something

pelar, despojar

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

dar más sabor, animar

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

untar

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

revolver, remover

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

deshuesar, quitar los huesos

to fill meat or vegetables with a mixture of different ingredients

rellenar

to make something taste sweeter

endulzar, azucarar

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

ablandar

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

to mix or combine ingredients by gently lifting and turning them in a bowl or pan

mezclar, revolver

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

atar, trusar

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

batir, montar

to make food very quickly

preparar, improvisar

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

batir, mezclar

to blend or puree ingredients using a food processor or blender

mezclar, batir

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

rallar, zestehar