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Food and Drink Preparation - Frying Cooking Methods

Here you will learn some English words related to frying cooking methods such as "sauté", "deep-fry", and "deglaze".

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to fry
[Verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: She will fry the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner .
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to cook food by holding it under oil

Ex: The street vendor deep-fried the potatoes to make crispy French fries for hungry customers.
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to cook food in hot oil or fat with low heat to achieve a delicate browning and crisp texture

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to cook by being buried in hot salt, which transfers heat evenly and results in a unique and flavorful cooking process

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to cook food in oil or fat over moderate to high heat in a shallow cooking vessel

Ex: She is pan-frying the tofu for tonight's stir-fry.
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to fry food in a sealed pressure cooker, for quicker cooking and a crispy exterior with moist interior

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to saute
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to quickly fry food in a small amount of hot oil

Ex: He enjoys sauteing chicken breasts with herbs and spices for a quick and tasty dinner .
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to cook food in a small amount of oil or fat

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to stir fry
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to cook small pieces of food over high heat by constantly moving them around in a pan

Ex: She stir-fried the ingredients and served them with steamed rice.
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to temper
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to harden melted substances, often chocolate, by reheating and then cooling them to stabilize their texture

Ex: To achieve the perfect texture , the baker tempered the dough by allowing it to rise at room temperature before baking .
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to dissolve and loosen cooked food particles from the bottom of a pan by adding liquid, often wine, broth, or stock, during cooking

Ex: The turkey drippings were deglazed with apple cider to create a delicious pan sauce for the Thanksgiving dinner .
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to remove grease or fat from a surface using a cleaning agent

Ex: Before applying the adhesive , the carpenter degreased the wooden surfaces to ensure a strong bond .
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to flambe
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to drizzle or pour liquor over a dish and ignite it briefly to create a burst of flame

Ex: Whenever they have guests over, they always flambé the steak to add a touch of elegance to the meal.
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to lard
[Verb]

to spread or coat something with lard or a similar fat

Ex: The cook lards the pan with pork fat to prevent the food from sticking .
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to sweat
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to cook food slowly over low heat without browning, typically covered, to release moisture and soften the ingredients

Ex: He carefully sweated the spinach until it wilted down , then added the seasoning .
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to cook
[Verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: We should cook the chicken thoroughly before eating .
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to cook food for too long or at too high a temperature, resulting in a loss of flavor, texture, or nutritional value

Ex: He learned from experience not to overcook eggs , as they become rubbery and unappetizing .
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to overdo
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to cook food for too long, resulting in it becoming excessively cooked or cooked beyond the desired level

Ex: Don't overdo the boiling of vegetables; a quick blanching can preserve their color and nutritional value.
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to fix
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to cook or prepare a meal

Ex: He enjoys fixing elaborate meals for his friends when they come over .
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to turn solid food into a liquid or puree typically using a blender or food processor

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