Temper: meaning and example
English
Temper
Gradually bring up the temperature of an ingredient sensitive to heat.
“You need to temper the chocolate before adding it to the mixture, to ensure it melts smoothly.”
From the free BrainPod Cooking III.
Try 5 cards right here. Guess the meaning, the same way you study in the app. No account needed.
More words from Cooking III
Caramelize
Cook until sugar or foods containing sugar turn brown and have a sweet flavor.
Deglaze
Loosen brown bits from a pan by adding liquid and heating.
Fillet
Remove the bones from meat or fish.
Flambé
Ignite alcohol in a dish for flavor and presentation.
Julienne
Cut into long thin strips.
Mince
Cut into very small pieces.
Reduce
Boil a liquid to lessen its volume.
Roux
Mixture of fat and flour used as thickening agent.
