Food and Drink Preparation - Dry Heat Cooking Methods

Here you will learn some English words related to dry heat cooking methods such as "roast", "sear", and "broil".

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Food and Drink Preparation
to bake
to bake [verb]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

Ex: Bake the chicken breasts in the oven until they are cooked through and golden .
to blind bake
to blind bake [verb]

a baking technique where a pastry crust is partially or fully baked before adding the filling

to barbecue
to barbecue [verb]

to grill food over fire, adding flavor with marinades or spices

Ex: She enjoys barbecuing vegetables and kebabs on the charcoal grill .
to grill
to grill [verb]

to cook food directly over or under high heat, typically on a metal tray

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Maillard reaction
Maillard reaction [noun]

a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that results in the browning and flavor development of food when heated

to roast
to roast [verb]

to cook something, especially meat, over a fire or in an oven for an extended period

Ex: Roast the whole chicken over the fire on a rotisserie for a delicious and crispy skin .
to sear
to sear [verb]

to quickly cook the surface of food at high heat to develop a crust or color

Ex: The torch seared the surface of the marshmallow , giving it a crispy texture .
to broil
to broil [verb]

to cook food, especially meat or fish, under or over direct heat

Ex: The chef broils chicken breasts in the oven with barbecue sauce for a smoky flavor .
to broast
to broast [verb]

to cook food, typically chicken, in a manner that it is first marinated, coated in flour, and then pressure-cooked

to brown
to brown [verb]

to cook or heat something until it turns a golden or darker color

Ex: The chef carefully browns the onions until they are caramelized and golden .
to caramelize
to caramelize [verb]

to heat sugar or other foods until it becomes a golden brown color and develops a rich flavor and aroma

Ex: When making homemade caramel popcorn , it 's crucial to caramelize the sugar and butter mixture to perfection .
to charbroil
to charbroil [verb]

to grill food on a hot grill or open flame to achieve a charred or smoky flavor and a distinctive grilled texture

to dry-roast
to dry-roast [verb]

to cook food, typically nuts, seeds, or spices, in a dry skillet or pan without the addition of any oil or fat

to hibachi
to hibachi [verb]

to cook food on a traditional Japanese grill, usually involving grilling, searing, or cooking over high heat

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to microwave
to microwave [verb]

to heat or cook something, especially food, in a microwave

Ex: It 's convenient to microwave frozen vegetables for a fast side dish .
to charboil
to charboil [verb]

to grill or barbecue food over direct high heat

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to chargrill
to chargrill [verb]

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

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to crisp
to crisp [verb]

to make something crunchy by removing moisture, often through cooking or baking

Ex: The chef crisps the bread crumbs in a skillet for a crispy topping on pasta .
to griddle
to griddle [verb]

to cook food on a flat, heated surface, often without the use of additional oil or fat, until it is cooked to desired doneness

Ex: We often griddle vegetables for a healthy and flavorful side dish .
to nuke
to nuke [verb]

to heat or cook food rapidly using a microwave oven

Ex: Feeling peckish , the college student chose to nuke a bowl of instant noodles in the dormitory kitchen .
to pop
to pop [verb]

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

Ex: We love to pop potatoes in the oven with olive oil and salt , creating crispy potato wedges .
to put on
to put on [verb]

to begin cooking or heating something, especially on a stove

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to reheat
to reheat [verb]

to warm previously cooked food

Ex: The restaurant reheated the pasta dish for takeout orders .
to spatchcock
to spatchcock [verb]

to split and flatten a poultry or game bird for cooking

Ex: The chef demonstrated how to spatchcock a chicken by removing the backbone and flattening it for even cooking .
to toast
to toast [verb]

to make food such as bread or cheese brown by heating it

Ex: They decided to toast the cheese on top of the French onion soup until it 's bubbling and golden .
to zap
to zap [verb]

to heat or cook food quickly using a microwave oven

Ex: She likes to zap a bowl of oatmeal in the morning for a fast and nutritious breakfast .
to preheat
to preheat [verb]

to heat a grill or an oven before putting food in it

Ex: Last weekend , I preheated the barbecue before the family cookout .
to warm through
to warm through [verb]

to gently heat previously cooked or chilled food to bring it to a desired temperature

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