The Cooker Flashcards
What is simmering
When food is cooked in a hot liquid that has small bubbles rising to the surface
What are the two types of cooker
Gas and electric
Why are some rings bigger than others on the hob
For different sizes of pots and pans
What is boiling
When food is cooked in a hot liquid with big bubbles rising to the surface
What is frying
When you cook food in fat or oil
what would u simmer
Milk
What is temperature controlled by in the oven
A thermostat
Why do ovens have a glass door
So you can see inside
What are the 3 parts of the hob
Electric ring or gas burner
Control knob
Timer
Why do we cook food (4)
To make it safe to eat
To improve the flavour or texture
To make it easier to digest
To make us feel warmer or cooler
Why do you use a wooden spoon
So it won’t heat up
Food can be _ or _ in the oven
Baked or roasted
What can you grill (4)
Bacon
Tomatoes
Chicken
Soda bread
Why do most ovens have a fan at the back of them
So heat can be circulated evenly
What would u boil
Eggs
