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Food and Drink Preparation - Mechanical Cooking Methods

Here you will learn some English words related to mechanical cooking methods such as "julienne", "mill", and "blend".

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to beat
[Verb]

to repeatedly mix something using a spoon, fork, etc.

Ex: The recipe instructs beat the butter and sugar until creamy .
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to blend
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to combine different substances together

Ex: The blended ingredients to craft a delicious cocktail .
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to blitz
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to blend or process food quickly and thoroughly in a blender, food processor, or similar appliance until smooth or finely chopped

Ex: To save time , blitzed the ingredients for the dip in one go .
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to bone
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to remove the bones from meat, fish, or poultry, often to make it easier to cook or eat

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to kill and prepare animals, typically for food

Ex: The family butchered the chickens they raised for their dinner .
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to butter
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to spread a smooth, creamy substance on something, usually using a knife

Ex: Do n't forget butter the baking dish before adding the cake batter .
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to carve
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to cut a piece of cooked meat into smaller pieces

Ex: The barbecue enthusiast carved the smoked brisket into thick slices .
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a technique in which herbs or leafy vegetables are finely sliced or shredded into thin, ribbon-like strips

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to chip
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to break a small piece off something

Ex: chipped a tooth while biting down on a hard piece of candy .
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to churn
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to stir cream very hard until it transforms into butter

Ex: In pioneer days , families would take churning cream for the week .
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to clean
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to trim or cut off excess fat, gristle, or other undesirable portions from meat or poultry before cooking

Ex: While preparing dinner , cleaned the fish fillets to ensure they were ready for grilling .
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to core
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to remove the central part from a fruit, vegetable, or similar item

Ex: cored the apples before baking the pie .
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to prepare vegetables or fruits, especially tomatoes, by removing the seeds, peeling, and cutting them into big pieces

Ex: To prepare the salsa , first , you need concasse the tomatoes .
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to cream
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to make a substance smooth by beating or mixing

Ex: Cream the cheese and herbs together for a flavorful spread .
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to cube
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to cut something into small, equal, square-shaped pieces

Ex: While cooking , he cubing the onions for the salsa , enhancing its flavor .
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to curry
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to flavor food with a mix of spices commonly used in Indian cuisines

Ex: We decided curry the chickpeas with curry powder and tomatoes for a spicy curry .
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to cut
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to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

Ex: cut the cake into slices to share with everyone .
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to deseed
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to remove seeds from fruits, vegetables, or other foods

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to dice
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to cut food into small cubes

Ex: The recipe called for her dice the apples for the pie filling .
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a flattened piece of dough used as a base for various baked goods or pastries

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to dredge
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to coat or cover food, typically with flour or breadcrumbs, before cooking

Ex: In the southern-style cooking , they dredge okra in cornmeal before being fried to perfection .
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to dress
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to add seasonings, sauces, or other toppings to enhance the flavor or appearance of food

Ex: The roasted vegetables dressed with a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving .
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to pour a thin, fine stream of liquid, such as sauce, oil, or syrup, over food

Ex: The chef drizzled balsamic glaze over the Caprese salad , adding a touch of elegance .
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egg wash
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a mixture of beaten eggs and liquid used to brush onto the surface of dough or other baked goods before baking

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to stuff one food item inside another

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to filet
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to prepare or cut a piece of meat or fish into boneless, flat pieces, typically removing bones in the process

Ex: To prepare for the seafood feast, the chef would fillet a variety of fish, offering a diverse selection for the guests.
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to flake
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to break or separate into small, thin pieces, usually using a fork or fingers

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to gently mix one ingredient into another by lifting and turning the mixture with a spatula or spoon

Ex: The chef demonstrated how to fold the egg whites in the cake batter
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to french
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to slice food, typically vegetables, into long, thin strips or ribbons

Ex: While I was preparing dinner , she frenching the green beans , adding a gourmet touch to the meal .
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to make food look more delicious by decorating it

Ex: The dessert garnished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a mint leaf .
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to grate
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to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

Ex: He grated chocolate to sprinkle on top of the dessert .
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to gut
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to remove the internal organs or intestines, typically from an animal, often for food preparation

Ex: While she was cooking, he was gutting the fish for the fish stew, preparing it for the pot.
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to hull
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to remove the outer covering or husk from a seed or grain

Ex: We hired workers hull the soybeans on the farm before packaging them for sale .
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to joint
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to prepare meat by cutting or separating it at the natural points of articulation, often in preparation for cooking

Ex: While she was cooking , he jointing the fish for grilling , ensuring it cooked evenly .
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to juice
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to extract liquid from fruits, vegetables, or other sources, typically by pressing or squeezing

Ex: juiced the cucumbers and mint leaves to create a cool and refreshing detox drink .
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to cut food, especially vegetables, into thin, matchstick-sized strips

Ex: The chef julienned the potatoes for the crispy shoestring fries .
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to knead
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to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

Ex: The sculptor used various hand movements knead and shape the clay into a detailed sculpture .
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to ladle
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to serve or transfer a liquid or food using a ladle

Ex: During the feast , guests take ladling gravy onto their plates , savoring the rich flavor with each bite of roast turkey .
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to mash
[Verb]

to crush food into a soft mass

Ex: mashed the soft tofu with miso paste and green onions to make a flavorful tofu spread .
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to mill
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to grind or crush something, especially grains or other materials, using a mechanical device or equipment

Ex: The coffee milled the beans to produce a variety of coffee blends .
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to mince
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to cut meat or other food into very small pieces, usually using a meat grinder or a sharp knife

Ex: To make homemade sausage , you need mince the pork .
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to mix
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to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

Ex: The baker mixed the batter to ensure a smooth and uniform texture for the cake .
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to pare
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to peel or strip away the outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, or other foods

Ex: By the time they arrived , she had pared the oranges for the juice .
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to peel
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to remove the skin or outer layer of something, such as fruit, etc.

Ex: Before making the salad , wash peel the carrots .
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to pepper
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to sprinkle or season food with ground pepper or peppercorns to add flavor and spice

Ex: The peppers the steak with a blend of spices for a flavorful taste .
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to pipe
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to create decorative patterns or designs by forcing a semi-solid mixture, such as whipped cream or dough, through a nozzle or pastry bag with a specific shape

Ex: piped the dough into star shapes before baking them .
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to pit
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to remove the pit or stone from a fruit

Ex: The chef demonstrated how pit a mango efficiently .
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to pluck
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to pull out the feathers of a dead bird in order to prepare it for cooking

Ex: With practiced hands , the plucked the game bird , a task requiring precision and patience .
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to pod
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to remove peas or beans from their outer covering, typically as part of food preparation

Ex: While she was cooking , he podding the lentils for the soup , ensuring they were ready for use .
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to cook food for eating

Ex: Why are you preparing snacks when guests are expected ?
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to hastily create a meal, typically using whatever ingredients are available

Ex: When unexpected guests arrived , she rustle up something to serve them .
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to salt
[Verb]

to add salt to food or another substance in order to enhance its flavor

Ex: She likes salt her eggs before cooking them for added flavor .
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to scale
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to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size

Ex: The business plans scale its marketing strategy to reach international customers .
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to mix an egg yolk with its egg whites and then cook it, usually with milk or butter

Ex: He liked scramble eggs with a touch of cream , creating a velvety texture for his morning meal .
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to scrape
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to remove a thin layer or small amount of something from a surface using a sharp or rough edge

Ex: scrapes the mud off her shoes before entering the house .
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to season
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to add spices or salt to food to make it taste better

Ex: Seasoning the chicken with lemon and herbs adds freshness to the dish .
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to seed
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to remove the seeds from a fruit or vegetable

Ex: seeded the pumpkin before roasting it for a holiday treat .
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to shave
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to cut thin slices or layers from the surface of something

Ex: He shaved thin layers of chocolate from the block to garnish the dessert with delicate curls .
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to shell
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to remove the outer covering from something, often to access what is inside

Ex: While cooking , he shelling the pistachios for the dessert .
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to shred
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to cut something into very small pieces

Ex: The chef demonstrated how shred cheese for the pizza topping .
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to shuck
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to remove the outer covering or shell from corn, oysters, or other similar foods

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to sift
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to pass a powdered substance through a sieve or fine mesh to remove lumps or impurities

Ex: While baking , he sifting the spices for the curry recipe .
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to skim
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to remove a substance, such as foam or fat, from the surface of a liquid or object, typically by gently scooping or brushing it off

Ex: To maintain the clarity of the fish tank, he regularly skimmed the floating particles.
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to skin
[Verb]

to remove the outer layer or covering from something

Ex: Skinning the fruit makes it easier to eat.
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to add spices or flavorful ingredients to a dish to give it more flavor

Ex: spiced up the barbecue rub with a blend of smoky spices and savory herbs .
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to spread
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to put a layer of a smooth or soft substance over a surface

Ex: spread peanut butter on the crackers for a quick snack .
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to stir
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to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

Ex: In the morning , she liked stir her oatmeal with cinnamon for a warm and comforting breakfast .
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to stone
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to remove the seeds from fruits, such as cherries or peaches

Ex: While cooking , she stoning the dates for the dessert , removing the pits carefully .
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to stuff
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to fill meat or vegetables with a mixture of different ingredients

Ex: We stuff our burritos with a combination of seasoned ground beef , rice , beans , and cheese .
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to make something taste sweeter

Ex: Sweetening the strawberries with powdered sugar enhances their natural sweetness in desserts .
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to make meat softer and easier to eat or cut by breaking down the fibers, typically through pounding or marinating it

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to remove the tops and tails or ends of something, such as trimming the stems and leaves from vegetables

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to toss
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to mix or combine ingredients by gently lifting and turning them in a bowl or pan

Ex: After roastingtoss the vegetables with a sprinkle of salt and pepper for added flavor .
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to truss
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to prepare a bird for cooking by securing its wings and legs close to its body

Ex: While cooking , he trussing the goose for the traditional holiday meal .
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to whip
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to mix ingredients with a wire whisk or fork in cooking or baking to achieve a specific texture

Ex: In baking , it 's essential whip the batter thoroughly to incorporate air for a light and fluffy cake .
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to make food very quickly

Ex: Letwhip up a quick and easy breakfast before we leave .
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to whisk
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to beat or mix rapidly, typically with a utensil such as a whisk

Ex: The whisks the cream until it forms soft peaks for the dessert topping .
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to whizz
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to blend or puree ingredients using a food processor or blender

Ex: Before adding the liquidwhizz the dry ingredients in the food processor to break up any lumps and ensure a smooth batter .
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to zest
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to add flavor or enhance the taste of food by adding citrus peel or other aromatic ingredients

Ex: zests the orange into the salad dressing to add a tangy twist .
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