FOOD PREP TERMINOLOGY

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Baste

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To brush or pour liquid over a food as it cooks.

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Beat (in food preparation)

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To thoroughly mix foods using a vigorous over-and-over motion.

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Braise

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To cook food by first browning it, then simmering in a small amount of liquid.

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Broil

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To cook food under direct heat.

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What is the cooking term for: To cut food into small, irregular pieces?

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Chop

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What is the cooking term for: To beat together ingredients, typically fat and sugar, until soft and creamy. Dissolves the sugar and adds air.

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Cream

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What is the cooking term for cutting into cubes (medium ½ x ½ x ½” and small is ¼ x ¼ x ¼”)?

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Dice

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What is the cooking term for: Breading coated (or batter-coating foods), immersing it in hot fat, and frying it until it is done. Note: The outside of the food item develops a crispy coating while the inside stays moist and tender.

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Deep-fat Frying

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What is the cooking term for: To coat an item of food in flour or breadcrumbs before cooking it.

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Dredge

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What is the cooking term for: To gently combine delicate ingredients.

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