Food Prep Terminology Flashcards
1
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Grate
A
To cut food into smaller pieces or shreds by pressing and rubbing the food against a rough surface
2
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Cube
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To cut food into small, square pieces
3
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Whip
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To incorporate air into a mixture to make it light and fluffy
4
Q
Pare
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To cut off a very thin layer of peel
5
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Chop
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To cut food into small pieces with repeated sharp downward movements with a knife
6
Q
Beat
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To mix rapidly in order to make a mixture smooth and light by incorporating air
7
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Baste
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To brush or pour a liquid over a food as it cooks
8
Q
Score
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To make shallow, straight cuts in the surface of a food
9
Q
Strain
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To remove excess water
10
Q
Dredge
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To coat a food with dry ingredients, such as flour or crumbs
11
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Sauté
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To brown or cook food in a skillet with a small amount of fat on low to medium heat
