Introduction To Int'l Cuisine & Cooking Terms Flashcards
Is a position of point in physical space that something occupies on Earth’s surface.
Geographical location
Encompass numerous meteorological elements in a given region over a long period of time.
Climate or Season
Involves the recording of relief or terrain, the three-dimensional quality of the surface, and the specific identification of landforms.
Topography
Food varies in places depending on the availability of natural resources in the environment of a certain location.
Geographical Location
Some types of foods require a range of temperature, humidity and other meteorological elements to grow.
Climate or season
The food of a certain place may have been influenced by past events.
History
Beliefs that affect their choice of foods.
Religion
Choice of foods may be influenced by peers, friends, or family.
Social Factor
Foods may vary to the general status of a certain country.
Economic status
Some foods become a stress reliever or provide pleasure.
Psychological Factor
Foods have a unique impact on the human body.
Health concerns
To cover food with crumbs.
Breading
To spread liquid coating on a food using a paper towel or pastry brush.
Brushing
To cover food with dry ingredients such as flour or sugar, through sprinkling, rolling, or shaking in a bag.
Dredging
To form a standing edge on pastry before baking.
Flute
To rub a thin layer of fat in a pan.
Greasing
To soak the food in a well-seasoned liquid, to add flavor and tenderize.
Marinate
To dry ingredients in a shift or siever to incorporate air.
Sifting
Mixing with an over and over motion rapidly.
Beat
Heat a sugar substance until it becomes brown.
Caramelize
Stir ingredients just until mixed.
Combine
Beat together sugar and butter, until a light, creamy texture , and color have been achieved.
Cream
Incorporating butter (or any solid fat) into flour until just the fat is in small, granular pieces resembling the course of sand.
Cut in
Pour a thin stream of liquid on top of something.
Drizle
Coat the surface of something with a light sprinkling of dry substance.
Dust
Gently combine two substances in effort to not deflate a delicate, lofty texture.
Fold
Using a spatula, fold the bottom of the bowl up and over the top, turn the bowl 90 degrees, fold again, and repeat the process until combined.
Fold
Coat with a thick sugar base sauce.
Glaze
Coat the inside of a baking dish or pan with a fatty substance.
Grease