Food and Drink Preparation - Mechanical Cooking Methods

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

to combine different substances together

to blend or process food quickly and thoroughly in a blender, food processor, or similar appliance until smooth or finely chopped

to remove the bones from meat, fish, or poultry, often to make it easier to cook or eat

to kill and prepare animals, typically for food

to spread a smooth, creamy substance on something, usually using a knife

to cut a piece of cooked meat into smaller pieces

a technique in which herbs or leafy vegetables are finely sliced or shredded into thin, ribbon-like strips

to break a small piece off something

to stir cream very hard until it transforms into butter

to trim or cut off excess fat, gristle, or other undesirable portions from meat or poultry before cooking

to remove the central part from a fruit, vegetable, or similar item

to prepare vegetables or fruits, especially tomatoes, by removing the seeds, peeling, and cutting them into big pieces

to make a substance smooth by beating or mixing

to cut something into small, equal, square-shaped pieces

to flavor food with a mix of spices commonly used in Indian cuisines

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

to remove seeds from fruits, vegetables, or other foods

to cut food into small cubes

a flattened piece of dough used as a base for various baked goods or pastries

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

to add seasonings, sauces, or other toppings to enhance the flavor or appearance of food

to pour a thin, fine stream of liquid, such as sauce, oil, or syrup, over food

a mixture of beaten eggs and liquid used to brush onto the surface of dough or other baked goods before baking

to stuff one food item inside another

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

to break or separate into small, thin pieces, usually using a fork or fingers

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

to slice food, typically vegetables, into long, thin strips or ribbons

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

to cut food into small pieces or shreds using a tool with sharp holes

to remove the internal organs or intestines, typically from an animal, often for food preparation

to remove the outer covering or husk from a seed or grain

to prepare meat by cutting or separating it at the natural points of articulation, often in preparation for cooking

to extract liquid from fruits, vegetables, or other sources, typically by pressing or squeezing

to cut food, especially vegetables, into thin, matchstick-sized strips

to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

to serve or transfer a liquid or food using a ladle

to crush food into a soft mass

to grind or crush something, especially grains or other materials, using a mechanical device or equipment

to cut meat or other food into very small pieces, usually using a meat grinder or a sharp knife

to combine different substances, elements, or ingredients together to create a unified whole

to peel or strip away the outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, or other foods

to remove the skin or outer layer of something, such as fruit, etc.

to sprinkle or season food with ground pepper or peppercorns to add flavor and spice

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

to remove the pit or stone from a fruit

to pull out the feathers of a dead bird in order to prepare it for cooking

to remove peas or beans from their outer covering, typically as part of food preparation

to cook food for eating

to force the juice out of fruit or vegetables by squeezing them

to hastily create a meal, typically using whatever ingredients are available

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

to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size

to mix an egg yolk with its egg whites and then cook it, usually with milk or butter

to remove a thin layer or small amount of something from a surface using a sharp or rough edge

to add spices or salt to food to make it taste better

to remove the seeds from a fruit or vegetable

to cut thin slices or layers from the surface of something

to remove the outer covering from something, often to access what is inside

to cut something into very small pieces

to remove the outer covering or shell from corn, oysters, or other similar foods

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

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

to remove the outer layer or covering from something

to add spices or flavorful ingredients to a dish to give it more flavor

to put a layer of a smooth or soft substance over a surface

to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it

to remove the seeds from fruits, such as cherries or peaches

to fill meat or vegetables with a mixture of different ingredients

to make something taste sweeter

to make meat softer and easier to eat or cut by breaking down the fibers, typically through pounding or marinating it

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

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

to prepare a bird for cooking by securing its wings and legs close to its body

to mix ingredients with a wire whisk or fork in cooking or baking to achieve a specific texture

to make food very quickly

to beat or mix rapidly, typically with a utensil such as a whisk

to blend or puree ingredients using a food processor or blender

to add flavor or enhance the taste of food by adding citrus peel or other aromatic ingredients