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Words Related to 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 mince
[verb]
to cut meat or other food into very small pieces, usually using a meat grinder or a sharp knife
chiffonade
[noun]
a technique in which herbs or leafy vegetables are finely sliced or shredded into thin, ribbon-like strips
to mill
[verb]
to grind or crush something, especially grains or other materials, using a mechanical device or equipment
concasse
[noun]
a cooking technique that involves peeling, deseeding, and dicing tomatoes into small pieces
dough sheet
[noun]
a flattened piece of dough used as a base for various baked goods or pastries
to dredge
[verb]
to coat or cover food, typically with flour or breadcrumbs, before cooking
egg wash
[noun]
a mixture of beaten eggs and liquid used to brush onto the surface of dough or other baked goods before baking to give them a shiny and golden finish
to juice
[verb]
to extract liquid from fruits, vegetables, or other sources, typically by pressing or squeezing
to tenderize
[verb]
to make meat softer and easier to eat or cut by treating it in a specific way
to zest
[verb]
to add flavor or enhance the taste of food by adding citrus peel or other aromatic ingredients
to rustle up
[verb]
to hastily create a meal, typically using whatever ingredients are available
to scramble
[verb]
to mix an egg yolk with its egg whites and then cook it, usually with milk or butter
to bone
[verb]
to remove the bones from meat, fish, or poultry, often to make it easier to cook or eat
to blitz
[verb]
to process food quickly in a blender, food processor, or similar appliance
to clean
[verb]
to trim or cut off excess fat, gristle, or other undesirable portions from meat or poultry before cooking
to dress
[verb]
to add seasonings, sauces, or other toppings to enhance the flavor or appearance of food
to drizzle
[verb]
to pour a thin, fine stream of liquid (such as sauce, oil, or syrup) over food
to flake
[verb]
to break or separate into small, thin pieces, usually using a fork or fingers
to fold in
[verb]
to mix one ingredient gently and carefully into a thick or dense mixture or ingredient, preserving their respective textures or consistencies
to gut
[verb]
to remove the internal organs or intestines, typically from an animal, often for food preparation
to joint
[verb]
to prepare meat by cutting or separating it at the natural points of articulation, often in preparation for cooking
to pepper
[verb]
to sprinkle or cover something with small particles or grains, typically in a rapid and scattered manner
to pipe
[verb]
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 pluck
[verb]
to pull out the feathers of a dead bird in order to prepare it for cooking
to pod
[verb]
to remove peas or beans from their outer covering, typically as part of food preparation
to scale
[verb]
to adjust or modify something according to a specific rate, standard, or size
to scrape
[verb]
to remove a thin layer or small amount of something from a surface using a sharp or rough edge
to shell
[verb]
to remove the outer covering from something, often to access what is inside
to sift
[verb]
to pass a powdered substance through a sieve or fine mesh to remove lumps or impurities
to spice up
[verb]
to add flavor to something, typically by incorporating flavorful ingredients
to stir
[verb]
to move a spoon, etc. around in a liquid or other substance to completely mix it
to top and tail
[phrase]
to remove the tops and tails or ends of something, such as trimming the stems and leaves from vegetables
to toss
[verb]
to mix or agitate ingredients in a light, gentle manner by lifting and turning them with a utensil or by shaking or swirling them in a container
to truss
[verb]
to prepare a bird for cooking by securing its wings and legs close to its body
to whip
[verb]
to mix ingredients with a wire whisk or fork in cooking or baking to achieve a specific texture
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