Key Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Al dente
A
Firm to the bite
2
Q
Au gratin
A
Sprinkled with cheese or breadcrumbs and browned
3
Q
Bain-Marie
A
A container of water to keep foods hot with or burning
4
Q
Brûlée
A
Burned cream
5
Q
Bouquet garni
A
A small bundle of herbs
6
Q
Coulis
A
Sauce made of fruit or vegetable purée
7
Q
Croûtons
A
Cubes of bread toasted or fried
8
Q
En Croûte
A
In pastry
9
Q
Entree
A
Main meal
10
Q
Flambé
A
To cook with a flame and burn away alcohol
11
Q
Garnish
A
Served as part of the main item
12
Q
Julienne
A
Thin matchstick vegetables
13
Q
Marinade
A
A richly spiced liquid used to give flavour and assist in tenderising meat or fish
14
Q
Mise-en-place
A
Preparation prior to assembly
15
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Purée
A
A smooth mixture made from food passed through a sieve