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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Food and Drink Preparation
to fry [verb]

to cook in hot oil or fat

Ex: She loves to fry mushrooms with garlic and butter .

to cook food in hot oil or fat with low heat to achieve a delicate browning and crisp texture

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

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

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to fry food in a sealed pressure cooker, for quicker cooking and a crispy exterior with moist interior

to saute [verb]

to quickly fry food in a small amount of hot oil

Ex: The chef sautes the shrimp in a pan with garlic and lemon for a flavorful appetizer .
to stir fry [phrase]

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

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to harden melted substances, often chocolate, by reheating and then cooling them to stabilize their texture

Ex: The chef tempered the spicy curry with coconut milk to balance the flavors and reduce the heat .

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

Ex: When preparing a stir-fry , the cook used soy sauce to deglaze the wok , infusing the vegetables with added depth .

to remove grease or fat from a surface using a cleaning agent

Ex: The mechanic degreased the engine components to remove built-up oil and grime .

to drizzle or pour liquor over a dish and ignite it briefly to create a burst of flame

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to lard [verb]

to spread or coat something with lard or a similar fat

Ex: She lards the pie crust with a thin layer of melted butter for added richness .
to sweat [verb]

to cook food slowly over low heat without browning, typically covered, to release moisture and soften the ingredients

Ex: To start the stew , they sweated the carrots and celery in a little butter .
to cook [verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: The chef cooks a delicious meal in the restaurant .

to cook food for too long or at too high a temperature, resulting in a loss of flavor, texture, or nutritional value

Ex: Overcooking pasta can lead to a mushy texture and loss of firmness .

to cook food for too long, resulting in it becoming excessively cooked or cooked beyond the desired level

Ex: She tends to overdo vegetables in the microwave , making them too soft and losing their natural crunch .
to fix [verb]

to cook or prepare a meal

Ex: Let 's fix some sandwiches for lunch before we head out .

to turn solid food into a liquid or puree typically using a blender or food processor