Try the Quiz : Cooking, Wine & Food Quizzes : Cooking Terms Quiz 1
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| COOKING TERM | MEANING |
| 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
