Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Preparing Food

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

to cook food by putting it in boiling water or another liquid

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

to cook food in hot oil or fat

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

to mix different substances thoroughly so that they form a unified mixture

to cut something into pieces with a knife, axe, or other sharp tool

to cut food or another object into thin, flat pieces

to cut food into small cubes

to remove the skin, rind, or outer covering from something

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 solid because of low temperature

to brown and crisp bread or other food by exposing it to heat

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

to give food or drink a particular taste by adding another ingredient