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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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Words Related to Food and Drink Preparation
to fry
to fry
[Verb]

to cook food in hot oil or fat

Ex: Sarah fried two eggs for breakfast. 
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to deep-fry

to cook food by holding it under oil

Ex: He decided to deep-fry the chicken wings for a crispy texture and golden-brown color. 
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to gentle [fry]

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

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to hot salt [fry]

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 pan-fry

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

Ex: To prepare the chicken, you'll need to pan-fry it in olive oil until golden brown on both sides. 
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to pressure fry

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

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to saute
to saute
[Verb]

to quickly fry food in a small amount of hot oil

Ex: Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil until they are soft and fragrant. 
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to shallow fry

to cook food in a small amount of oil or fat

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to stir fry
to stir fry
[phrase]

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

Ex: She stir-fries vegetables with soy sauce for a quick dinner. 
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to temper
to temper
[Verb]

to heat and cool chocolate in a controlled way to give it a smooth texture and glossy finish

Ex: Emma tempered the chocolate before pouring it into the molds. 
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to deglaze

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

Ex: After searing the steak, the chef used red wine to deglaze the pan, creating a flavorful sauce. 
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to degrease

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

Ex: Before painting the surface, it's essential to degrease it thoroughly to ensure proper adhesion of the paint. 
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to flambe
to flambe
[Verb]

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

Ex: The chef is flambéing the bananas foster, filling the kitchen with the enticing aroma of rum. 
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to lard
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. 
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to sweat
to sweat
[Verb]

to cook food gently over low heat so that it softens and releases moisture without browning

Ex: Emma sweated the onions in butter until they were soft. 
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to cook
to cook
[Verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast. 
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to overcook

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

Ex: Be careful not to overcook the vegetables, as they will become mushy. 
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to overdo
to overdo
[Verb]

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

Ex: I accidentally overdid the pasta, and now it's too soft and mushy. 
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to fix
to fix
[Verb]

to cook or prepare a meal

Ex: I'm going to fix dinner for the family tonight. 
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to liquidize

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

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