Try the Quiz : Cooking, Wine & Food Quizzes : Cooking Terms Quiz 1

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• blanch : immerse (vegetables) for short time in boiling water
• boil : cook in boiling water till done
• broil : cook on a fire or gridiron
• parboil : cook in boiling water till partially done
• steam : cook in the steam of boiling water without food touching the water
• roast : cook by subjecting to high heat in an oven
• stir-fry : cook by frying quickly over high heat whilst stirring constantly
• bake : cook by dry heat in an oven
• purée : make (fruits or vegetables) into pulp or smooth paste
• blend : mix smoothly
• beat : mix cooking ingredients vigorously so as to incorporate air making the mixture thick and smooth
• shallow-fry : fry in very little hot oil or fat
• saute : fry quickly in an open pan in little oil
• mash : beat or crush into a soft mass
• chop : cut into small pieces with heavy blows
• grate : shred finely by rubbing against a rough or jagged surface
• stew : cook by simmering liquid in a closed pot
• garnish : decorate food
• grease : coat the surface of a dish or mould with fat to prevent sticking
• baste : moisten meat or vegetables with melted fat while it is cooking
• marinade : soak meat or fish in a flavored liquid for some time before being cooked

Try the Quiz : Cooking, Wine & Food Quizzes : Cooking Terms Quiz 1