Key Words Flashcards
What is al dente?
Firm to bite
What is Accompaniments?
Items offered separately to a main dish
What I say gratin?
Sprinkled with cheese or breadcrumbs and then it’s browned
What is ban-Marie?
A container that’s full of water to keep food without burning it
What’s brûlée?
Burned cream
What’s bouquet garni?
A small bundle of herbs
What is coulis?
Sauce made of fruit or vegetable purée
What is croutons?
Cubes of bread that are fried or bread
What is en croute?
Something wrapped In paper
What is entree?
It’s the main course
What is flambé?
To cook with a flame by burning away the alcohol
What is garnish?
Served as part as a pain item with the trimmings
What’s julienne?
Thick strips of bread
What’s marinade?
A richly spiced liquid to give food a lot more flavour
What’s Mise-en-place?
Basic preparation