Food Terms Flashcards
To cook by dry heat, usually in an oven.
Bake
To cook over, under, or in front of hot coals or a gas or electric burner, or other forms of direct heat.
Broil
Mix ingredients by gently turning one part over another with a spatula.
Fold in
To finely divide food in various sizes by rubbing it on a grater with sharp projections.
Grate
To make the mixture smooth by lifting it over and over quickly with a big beating stroke or to incorporate
air through the mixture.
Beat
Beat sugar and fat together until fluffy.
Cream
Prepare food by applying heat in any form.
Cook
To ornament food – usually with another colourful food – before serving to add eye appeal
Garnish
To mix two or more ingredients together until well combined.
blend
To remove or strip off the skin or rind of
peel
To cut or chop food as finely as possible.
Mince
To cook by dry heat, usually in an oven.
Bake
To sprinkle or coat with a powdered substance, usually with crumbs or seasonings.
Flour
To work dough with the “heel” of the hands, using a pressing motion, accompanied by folding and
Knead
To cook in water or liquid in which bubbles rise continually and break on surface.
boil
To cut fat into flour with two knives, or a pastry blender, until it is distributed in small particles
Cut in
To coat food with butter, margarine, or egg - using a small brush.
brush
To bake, dry, or toast a food until the surface is brown.
brown
To roast meat slowly on a spit rack or rack over
heat – basting frequently with a seasoned sauce
barbecue
To cut into small pieces.
chop
To cook below the boiling point, bubbles form and break on the surface.
simmer
To beat rapidly to introduce air bubbles into food.
Applied to cream, eggs, and gelatin.
whip
To mix by using circular motion, going around and
around until blended.
stir
To cook in the steam generated by boiling water.
steam
To flatten to a desired thickness by using a
rolling pin.
roll rolling pin.
To cook in a small amount of fat.
Saute
To add salt, pepper, or other substances to food to enhance the flavor.
season
To mix ingredients lightly without mashing or crushing them.
toss
