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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - 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 (8)

to grill or barbecue food over direct high heat

Ex: The aroma of charbroiled ribs filled the air as the barbecue competition heated up.
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to nuke
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to heat or cook food rapidly using a microwave oven

Ex: The reheatable breakfast burrito was designed for those who prefer nuke their morning meals .
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to pop
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to cook food in hot oil or fat until it bursts open or becomes crispy, such as popcorn

Ex: The street popped the dough into the hot oil , frying it until it puffed up into delicious golden-brown beignets .
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to split and flatten a poultry or game bird for cooking

Ex: She prefers spatchcock her quail before grilling them to perfection .
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to zap
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to heat or cook food quickly using a microwave oven

Ex: Whenever I need a warm beverage , I can zap my coffee in the microwave .
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to baste
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to pour fat, juices, or other liquid over the surface of food, such as meat or vegetables, while it is cooking

Ex: The recipe called basting the ham with a brown sugar glaze every 15 minutes .
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to blanch
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to briefly immerse food in boiling water, often followed by rapid cooling, to preserve color, remove skin, or prepare for freezing

Ex: The home canner preferred blanch the peaches before preserving them in jars to maintain their natural color and flavor .
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to scald
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to heat a liquid, especially milk or water until it boils or gets close to that degree

Ex: The coffee connoisseur scalded the water to the precise temperature for brewing the perfect cup .
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to dissolve and loosen cooked food particles from the bottom of a pan by adding liquid, often wine, broth, or stock, during cooking

Ex: The turkey drippings deglazed with apple cider to create a delicious pan sauce for the Thanksgiving dinner .
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to aerate
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to introduce air into a substance, typically a liquid or soil, to improve its texture, taste, or overall quality

Ex: Bakers used a dough hook attachment on the mixer aerate bread dough , resulting in a light and airy loaf .
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to dredge
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to coat or cover food, typically with flour or breadcrumbs, before cooking

Ex: In the southern-style cooking , they dredge okra in cornmeal before being fried to perfection .
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to knead
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to form and press dough or wet clay with the hands

Ex: The sculptor used various hand movements knead and shape the clay into a detailed sculpture .
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to cook food, especially meat or fish, at a very high temperature

Ex: The aroma of chargrilled burgers wafted through the air, enticing customers into the outdoor barbecue joint.
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to partly boil food, especially vegetables

Ex: She decided parboil the rice before stir-frying it with vegetables and spices for a quick and flavorful meal .
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to saute
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to quickly fry food in a small amount of hot oil

Ex: He sauteing chicken breasts with herbs and spices for a quick and tasty dinner .
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to broil
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to cook food, especially meat or fish, under or over direct heat

Ex: He prefers broil lamb chops on the grill for a delicious smoky taste .
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to thaw
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to make something melt or soften

Ex: The warmth of the sun is thawing the icy patches on the road .
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to baste
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to pour fat, juices, or other liquid over the surface of food, such as meat or vegetables, while it is cooking

Ex: The recipe called basting the ham with a brown sugar glaze every 15 minutes .
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to braise
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to cook food at a low temperature with a small amount of liquid in a closed container

Ex: He braising vegetables with white wine and garlic for a savory side dish .
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to filet
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to prepare or cut a piece of meat or fish into boneless, flat pieces, typically removing bones in the process

Ex: To prepare for the seafood feast, the chef would fillet a variety of fish, offering a diverse selection for the guests.
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