Pregătirea Mâncărurilor și Băuturilor - Metode chimice de gătit

to soak food in a solution of water and salt, often to preserve or flavor it

săra, marina

to remove moisture from something, such as food or flowers, to preserve it, typically by exposing them to air, heat, or both

usca, deshidrata

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

fermenta, maia

to soak food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and softness before cooking

marina, murari

to preserve food by packing it in salt

săra, conserva cu sare

to make something taste tangy or tart by adding acid or letting it ferment

săra, fermenta

(of a seed or plant) to begin growing

germina, păstura

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

a îndulci, a zaharisi

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

acidula, a da un gust acru

the process of breaking down starch molecules into sugar

amiloliză

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

a înveli, a acoperi

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

gătire reziduală, gătire prin păstrarea căldurii

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

conche

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

coagula, curdeli

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

cura, săra

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

emulsifica, mixtura

to cause a liquid to form foam or bubbles by agitating or stirring it vigorously

a spuma, a produce spumă

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

conserva, îmbutelia

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

a acoperi, a glazura

to break fat globules into smaller particles to prevent separation

homogeniza, emulsiona

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

macerare, înmuiere

to leave food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and tenderness before cooking

a marina, a lăsa la marinat

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

pasteuriza, steriliza

to restore something to its original state, often by adding liquid or other ingredients to bring it back to its original form or condition

reconstitui, restabili

to cool or refrigerate food or beverages to a lower temperature

răci, refrigerare

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

a modifica, a ajusta

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

îmbogăți, îmbunătăți

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

condimenta, îmbunătăți

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

îmbogăți, renforța

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

unge, uns

to put something on frozen water

îngheța, răci

to add a substance, such as yeast, to dough or batter, causing it to rise and become lighter during the baking process

a dospi, a fermenta

to make something melt or soften

dezgheța, înmoi

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

meuniere