Understanding Recipe Instructions and Measurements

What does 'Preheat oven to 180°C' mean?

• Turn on the oven ahead of time so it's ready when you need it.

• Set the oven to 180°C after you put the food in.

• Cool the oven down to 180°C before using it.

• Leave the oven door open until it reaches 180°C.

What does 'Chop / Dice / Mince' mean in cooking terms?

• Cut ingredients: chop (roughly), dice (small cubes), mince (very fine).

• Cook ingredients in boiling water.

• Mix ingredients together until smooth.

• Add spices to enhance flavour.

What does 'Mix / Combine / Stir' mean in cooking terms?

• Put ingredients together using a spoon or whisk.

• Cook ingredients at a high temperature (in degrees Celsius).

• Chop ingredients into small pieces.

• Add sugar to ingredients.

What does 'Whisk' mean in cooking terms?

• Beat with a whisk to mix or add air.

• Cook slowly in an oven.

• Chop into small pieces.

• Boil rapidly.

What does 'Fold' mean in cooking terms?

• Gently mix without losing air (often in baking).

• Cut ingredients into small pieces.

• Cook food in boiling water.

• Add sugar to a mixture.

What does 'Sauté' mean in cooking terms?

• Cook quickly in a small amount of oil over medium heat.

• Boil food in a large amount of water.

• Bake food in an oven at low temperature.

• Steam food over boiling water.

What does 'Simmer' mean in cooking terms?

• Cook gently over low heat (small bubbles).

• Cook quickly over high heat (large bubbles).

• Bake in the oven at high temperature (Celsius).

• Freeze ingredients before cooking.

What does 'Boil' mean in cooking terms?

• Cook in high heat water (big rolling bubbles).

• Cook in low heat water (no bubbles).

• Cook in steam without water.

• Cook in oil at low temperature.

What does 'Season to taste' mean in cooking terms?

• Add salt/pepper or spices until it tastes right to you.

• Cook food until it changes colour.

• Add sugar until the dish is sweet.

• Serve the dish immediately after cooking.

What does 'Let rest' mean in cooking terms?

• Allow food (like meat or dough) to sit without touching it for a while.

• Stir food continuously while cooking.

• Cook food at a high temperature for a short time.

• Add spices to food before serving.