Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
to brown or cook food in a skillet w/ a small amount of fat on low to medium heat
A
Saute
2
Q
to cut food into small pieces or shreds by pressing and rubbing the food against a rough surface
A
Grate
3
Q
to cut food into small, square pieces
A
Cube
4
Q
to incorporate air into a mixture to make it light and fluffy
A
Whip
5
Q
to cut off a very thin layer of peel
A
Pare
6
Q
to cut into small, irregular pieces
A
Chop
7
Q
to mix rapidly in order to make a mixture smooth and light by incorporating as much air as possible
A
Beat
8
Q
to brush or pour a liquid over food as it cooks
A
Baste
9
Q
to make shallow, straight cuts in the surface of a food
A
Score
10
Q
to separate a liquid from solids using a sieve
A
Strain
11
Q
to coat a food with dry ingredients, such as flour or crumbs
A
Dredge
