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Words Related to Food and Drink Preparation - Chemical Cooking Methods
Here you will learn some English words related to chemical cooking methods such as "brine", "curdle", and "homogenize".
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to brine
[verb]
to soak food in a solution of water and salt, often to preserve or flavor it
to ferment
[verb]
to trigger a process where microorganisms break down sugars in a substance, often creating alcohol or acids
to marinate
[verb]
to soak food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and tenderness before cooking
to bard
[verb]
to wrap meat with strips of fat, such as bacon or lard, to add moisture and flavor during cooking
carryover cooking
[noun]
the phenomenon where food continues to cook even after it has been removed from the heat source due to residual heat retained within the food itself
conche
[noun]
a machine used in chocolate making to refine and smooth the texture and flavor of chocolate
to curdle
[verb]
to cause or undergo the separation of a liquid, often milk, into solid curds
to emulsify
[verb]
to mix substances together so that they become a smooth and stable blend
to foam
[verb]
to cause a liquid to form foam or bubbles by agitating or stirring it vigorously
to can
[verb]
to preserve food by sealing it in an airtight container, typically made of metal, through sterilization and vacuum sealing
to frost
[verb]
to spread or coat a cake or baked goods with a layer of sweet, often creamy, topping
to macerate
[verb]
to soften or break down food by soaking it in a liquid, often a flavored liquid like wine or vinegar
to pasteurize
[verb]
to heat a liquid, like milk or juice, to kill harmful bacteria while preserving its taste and nutrients
to reconstitute
[verb]
to restore something to its original state, often by adding liquid or other ingredients to bring it back to its original form or condition
to doctor
[verb]
to adjust or modify food or a dish, typically by adding or changing ingredients or flavors
to enrich
[verb]
to add nutrients, flavors, or other ingredients to food to enhance its nutritional value, taste, or texture
to flavor
[verb]
to improve or change the taste of a dish by adding spices, vegetables, etc. to it
to fortify
[verb]
to add vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients to food or beverages to increase their nutritional content
to grease
[verb]
to apply a layer of grease or fat onto a surface, usually to prevent sticking or to provide lubrication
to leaven
[verb]
to add a substance, such as yeast, to dough or batter, causing it to rise and become lighter during the baking process
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