to briefly immerse food in boiling water, often followed by rapid cooling, to preserve color, remove skin, or prepare for freezing

焯水, 漂烫
to heat a liquid, especially milk or water until it boils or gets close to that degree

烫, 煮沸
to dissolve and loosen cooked food particles from the bottom of a pan by adding liquid, often wine, broth, or stock, during cooking

去腥, 去杂质
to introduce air into a substance, typically a liquid or soil, to improve its texture, taste, or overall quality

通气, 曝气
to cook food, especially meat or fish, at a very high temperature

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

切片, 去骨
to cook food at a low temperature with a small amount of liquid in a closed container

炖, 焖
to allow a food ingredient, such as gelatin or yeast, to absorb liquid and soften or expand

膨胀, 浸泡
to cook food in hot oil or fat until it bursts open or becomes crispy, such as popcorn

油炸, 爆裂
