Academic IELTS Words for "Preparing Food"

to garnish

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to make food look more delicious by decorating it

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She garnished the salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs.

The chef is in the kitchen garnishing the soup with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

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to whisk

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

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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

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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

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to steam

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to cook using the steam of boiling water

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to simmer

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to cook something at a temperature just below boiling, allowing it to bubble gently

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to caramelize

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to heat sugar or other foods until it becomes a golden brown color and develops a rich flavor and aroma

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to reheat

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/ɹɪhˈiːt/

to warm previously cooked food

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to debone

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/dˈɛboʊn/

to remove the bones from meat or fish

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to drizzle

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

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to barbecue

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to grill food over fire, adding flavor with marinades or spices

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to carve

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to cut a piece of cooked meat into smaller pieces

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to seed

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to remove the seeds from a fruit or vegetable

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to stew

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to cook something at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

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to soak

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to make someone or something extremely wet

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