Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Preparing Food

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

to cook food in very hot water

to cook food directly over or under high heat, typically on a metal tray

to cook in hot oil or fat

to cook something, especially meat, over a fire or in an oven for an extended period

to combine different substances together

to cut something into pieces using a knife, etc.

to cut food or other things into thin, flat pieces

to cut food into small cubes

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

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

to cut something into very small pieces

to crush food into a soft mass

to soak food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and softness before cooking

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

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius

to make food such as bread or cheese brown by heating it

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

to improve or change the taste of a dish by adding spices, vegetables, etc. to it