Lesson 1 Flashcards
To cook food using dry heat in an oven, usually for bread, cakes, or pastries.
to bake.
I’d like to bake cookies with chocolate chips.
To cook food in hot, bubbling water or another liquid.
to boil.
Boil the potatoes until they are soft.
To cook food in hot fat or oil.
to fry.
She likes to fry eggs for breakfast.
To cook food on a grill or a grate over direct heat.
to grill.
We love to grill burgers during summer.
To cook food (especially meat or vegetables) in an oven or over an open flame with dry heat.
to roast.
Roast the chicken for about an hour until golden brown.
To cook food using the steam from boiling water.
to steam.
Steamed vegetables are healthier than fried ones.
To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or butter over medium-high heat.
to sauté.
Sauté the onions until they turn golden.
To cook food gently in liquid just below the boiling point.
to simmer.
Simmer the soup for 30 minutes to bring out the flavors.
To cook food directly under high heat in an oven.
to broil.
Broil the fish for 5 minutes until the top is crispy.
To decorate a dish with small amounts of food.
to garnish.
Garnish the soup with chopped parsley before serving.
To soak food in a flavored liquid before cooking.
to marinate.
Marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs.
To beat or stir food with a light, rapid movement.
to whisk.
Whisk the eggs until they are fluffy.
To cut food into small cubes.
to dice.
Dice the onions finely for the sauce.
To shred food into small pieces using a grater.
to grate.
Grate some cheese for the pasta.
To work dough with the hands to make it smooth and elastic.
to knead.
Knead the dough for 10 minutes before baking.
To cook small pieces of food quickly in a small amount of oil.
to stir-fry.
Stir-fry the vegetables with soy sauce.
To mix ingredients thoroughly, often in a blender.
to blend.
Blend the fruits to make a smoothie.
To cut food into pieces.
to chop.
Chop the carrots into thin slices.
To remove the outer layer of fruits or vegetables.
to peel.
Peel the potatoes before boiling them.
To crush food until it becomes smooth.
to mash.
Mash the bananas for the cake batter.
To scatter small amounts of something over food.
to sprinkle.
Sprinkle some salt on the fries.
To add spices or herbs to enhance flavor.
to season.
Season the soup with salt and pepper.
To apply a layer of a substance over food.
to spread.
Spread butter on the toast.
To heat something until it becomes liquid.
to melt.
Melt the butter in the pan.
To cover food with a layer of a substance like breadcrumbs.
to coat.
Coat the chicken with breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
To press food into smaller pieces or powder. (rozpučiť)
to crush.
Crush the garlic with the flat side of a knife.
To fill food with another food or mixture. (naplniť)
to stuff.
Stuff the peppers with rice and cheese.
To shrink and soften when exposed to heat, often used for leafy greens like spinach. (zvädnúť)
to wilt.
The spinach will wilt quickly when added to the hot pan.
To flatten dough or pastry using a rolling pin. (vyvaľkať)
to roll.
Roll the dough until it’s about half a centimeter thick.
To lower in temperature after cooking or baking. (vychladnúť)
to cool down.
Let the cookies cool down before adding the icing.
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