Basic Cooking Terms Flashcards

2133096122	Bake	To cook by dry heat, usually in a oven	0
2133097631	Barbecue	To roast meat slowly on a spit rack or rack over heat - basting frequently w/ a seasoned sauce	1
2133101288	Beat	To make a mixture smooth by lifting it over and over quickly w/ a big beating stroke or to incorporate air through the mixture	2
2133106441	Blend	To mix 2 or more ingredients together until well combined	3
2133108427	Boil	To cook in water or liquid in which bubbles rise continually and break the surface	4
2133111493	Broil	To cook over, under, or in front of hot coals or a gas or electric burner, or other form of direct heat	5
2133113843	Brown	To bake, dry, or toast a food until the surface is brown	6
2133307223	Brush	To coat food w/ butter, margarine, or egg - using a small brush	7
2133309135	Cook	To prepare food by applying heat in any form	8
2133310293	Cream	To beat sugar and fat together until fluffy	9
2133312308	Cut In	To cut fat into flour w/ 2 knives, or a pastry blender, until is's distributed in small particles throughout the mixture	10
2133316229	Chop	To cut into small pieces	11
2133317828	Dice	To cut into very small cubes	12
2133319029	Flour	To sprinkle or coat w/ a powdered substance, usually w/ crumbs or seasonings	13
2133322184	Fold In	To mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another w/ a spatula	14
2133324591	Garnish	To ornament food - usually w/ another colorful food - before serving to add eye appeal	15
2133327205	Grate	To finely divide food in various sizes of rubbing it on a grater w/ sharp projections	16
2133329553	Knead	To work dough w/ the "heel" of the hands, using a pressing motion, accompnaied by folding & stretching until smooth & elastic	17
2133337081	Mince	To cut or chop food as finely as possible	18
2133339229	Peel	To remove or strip off the skin or rind of some fruits & vegetables	19
2133341629	Roll	To flatten to a desired thickness by using a rolling pin	20
2133347266	Saute	To cook in a small amount of fat	21
2133348483	Season	To add salt, pepper, or other substance to food to enhance the flavor	22
2133350745	Simmer	To cook below the boiling point, bubbles form slowly and break the surface	23
2133354214	Steam	To cook in steam generated by boiling water	24
2133356541	Stir	To mix by using circular motion, going around and around until blended	25
2133358853	Toss	To mix ingredients lightly w/o mashing or crushing them	26
2133361490	Whip	To beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food. Applied to cream, eggs, and gelatin	27