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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Preparing Food

Here, you will learn some English words related to Preparing Food that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
to garnish

to make food look more delicious by decorating it

Ex: She garnished the salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs. 
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to whisk
to whisk
[Verb]

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

Ex: She whisked the eggs vigorously to create a fluffy omelette. 
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to stir
to stir
[Verb]

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

Ex: She gently stirred the soup, ensuring all the flavors blended perfectly before serving. 
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to mince
to mince
[Verb]

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

Ex: Mince the garlic cloves finely before adding them to the sauce. 
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to steam
to steam
[Verb]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

Ex: She loves to steam vegetables for a healthy side dish. 
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to simmer
to simmer
[Verb]

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

Ex: She simmers the soup for rich flavor. 
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to caramelize

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

Ex: The chef decided to caramelize the onions for a sweet and savory flavor in the dish. 
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to reheat
to reheat
[Verb]

to warm previously cooked food

Ex: She reheated yesterday's leftovers for lunch. 
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to debone
to debone
[Verb]

to remove the bones from meat or fish

Ex: The sushi chef expertly deboned the fish to prepare a delicate sashimi platter. 
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to drizzle

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

Ex: To enhance the presentation, the pastry chef drizzled chocolate sauce in a delicate pattern over the dessert. 
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to barbecue

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

Ex: He loves to barbecue burgers and hot dogs on the grill during summer cookouts. 
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to carve
to carve
[Verb]

to cut a piece of cooked meat into smaller pieces

Ex: At the family dinner table, the father skillfully carved the roast turkey. 
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to seed
to seed
[Verb]

to remove the seeds from a fruit or vegetable

Ex: I always seed the tomatoes before using them in my salsa recipe. 
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to stew
to stew
[Verb]

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

Ex: Stew the beef with vegetables and broth in a slow cooker for several hours until it's tender. 
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to soak
to soak
[Verb]

to make someone or something extremely wet

Ex: The sudden downpour soaked everyone at the outdoor concert, leaving them drenched and scrambling for cover. 
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