Cooking II flashcards
- Level 2
- English
- 10 cards
Learn Cooking with 10 free flashcards (level 2): meanings, example sentences, pictures and audio pronunciation. Includes Blanch, Braise, Broil, Dice and more.
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Blanch
Briefly plunge food into boiling water.
“Before freezing the vegetables, it is important to blanch them to preserve their color and texture.”
Braise
fry (food) lightly and then stew it slowly in a closed container
“Before serving, she decided to braise the vegetables to enhance their flavor.”
Broil
cook (meat or fish) by exposure to direct heat
“For dinner, we decided to broil the salmon for a crispy finish.”
Dice
Cut into small, square pieces.
“Make sure to dice the vegetables before adding them to the stew.”
Fold
Mix ingredients gently without stirring or beating.
“Carefully fold the egg whites into the batter to keep it airy.”
Marinate
soak (meat, fish, or other food) in a marinade
“To enhance the flavor, you should marinate the chicken overnight.”
Poach
Cook by simmering in a small amount of liquid.
“To make the perfect eggs Benedict, you need to poach the eggs carefully.”
Roast
cook (food, especially meat) by prolonged exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire
“She decided to roast the chicken with vegetables for dinner.”
Sauté
fried quickly in a little hot fat
“To enhance the flavors, we decided to sauté the vegetables with garlic and olive oil.”
Steam
to cook with steam generated from boiling water
“She decided to steam the vegetables to keep them healthy and flavorful.”