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Basic Cooking Terms Flashcards

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2133096122BakeTo cook by dry heat, usually in a oven0
2133097631BarbecueTo roast meat slowly on a spit rack or rack over heat - basting frequently w/ a seasoned sauce1
2133101288BeatTo make a mixture smooth by lifting it over and over quickly w/ a big beating stroke or to incorporate air through the mixture2
2133106441BlendTo mix 2 or more ingredients together until well combined3
2133108427BoilTo cook in water or liquid in which bubbles rise continually and break the surface4
2133111493BroilTo cook over, under, or in front of hot coals or a gas or electric burner, or other form of direct heat5
2133113843BrownTo bake, dry, or toast a food until the surface is brown6
2133307223BrushTo coat food w/ butter, margarine, or egg - using a small brush7
2133309135CookTo prepare food by applying heat in any form8
2133310293CreamTo beat sugar and fat together until fluffy9
2133312308Cut InTo cut fat into flour w/ 2 knives, or a pastry blender, until is's distributed in small particles throughout the mixture10
2133316229ChopTo cut into small pieces11
2133317828DiceTo cut into very small cubes12
2133319029FlourTo sprinkle or coat w/ a powdered substance, usually w/ crumbs or seasonings13
2133322184Fold InTo mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another w/ a spatula14
2133324591GarnishTo ornament food - usually w/ another colorful food - before serving to add eye appeal15
2133327205GrateTo finely divide food in various sizes of rubbing it on a grater w/ sharp projections16
2133329553KneadTo work dough w/ the "heel" of the hands, using a pressing motion, accompnaied by folding & stretching until smooth & elastic17
2133337081MinceTo cut or chop food as finely as possible18
2133339229PeelTo remove or strip off the skin or rind of some fruits & vegetables19
2133341629RollTo flatten to a desired thickness by using a rolling pin20
2133347266SauteTo cook in a small amount of fat21
2133348483SeasonTo add salt, pepper, or other substance to food to enhance the flavor22
2133350745SimmerTo cook below the boiling point, bubbles form slowly and break the surface23
2133354214SteamTo cook in steam generated by boiling water24
2133356541StirTo mix by using circular motion, going around and around until blended25
2133358853TossTo mix ingredients lightly w/o mashing or crushing them26
2133361490WhipTo beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food. Applied to cream, eggs, and gelatin27

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