Cooking Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Grease
A
spread a thin layer of unsalted shortening in a pan
2
Q
Baste
A
brush or pour liquid over food as it cooks
3
Q
Pare
A
cut a very thin layer of peel from fruit or vegetable
4
Q
Simmer
A
bubbles form slowly and break before they reach the surface
5
Q
Boil
A
bubbles constantly rise to the surface and break
6
Q
Drain
A
remove excess liquid by pouring it off into a colander
7
Q
Cut-in
A
mixing shortening and flour
8
Q
Grate
A
rub food on a grater to make fine particles
9
Q
Whip
A
beat very rapidly with a beater, mixer, or wire whisk
10
Q
Beat
A
use a spoon, wire whisk, rotary beater, or mixer
11
Q
Chill
A
refrigerate food until its cold
12
Q
Brown
A
cook food briefly until its surface turns brown
13
Q
Fold in
A
very gentle way to combine foods
14
Q
Puree
A
put food in blender so it becomes a smooth thick mass
15
Q
Toss
A
tumble a mixture
