Preparing, Cooking and Serving Food in English - Visual Vocabulary Lesson

This video lesson from Oxford Online English teaches vocabulary related to food and cooking. It covers various cooking techniques such as peeling, cutting, chopping, dicing, mixing, frying, grilling, blending, and garnishing. The lesson also explains the use of specific verbs in cooking contexts and provides examples. Viewers are encouraged to engage by sharing their cooking experiences using the learned vocabulary.

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What does the term 'peel' mean in cooking?

• To cut into small pieces.

• To remove the skin from fruits or vegetables.

• To mix ingredients together.

• To cook in boiling water.

Which of the following is an exception to the 'cut into' pattern?

• Cut the lemon in half.

• Cut the apple into slices.

• Cut the bread into cubes.

• Cut the carrot into sticks.

What does 'dice' mean in cooking?

• To mix ingredients thoroughly.

• To fry in a pan.

• To cut into thin slices.

• To cut into small cubes.

What is the difference between 'mix' and 'stir'?

• Stir involves using a tool like a spoon.

• Stir is used for baking only.

• Mix is more specific than stir.

• Mix is only used for liquids.

What does 'simmer' mean in cooking?

• To boil vigorously.

• To cook in a little oil.

• To cook just below boiling point.

• To bake in the oven.

When should you use the term 'deep fry'?

• When grilling on a barbecue.

• When baking in the oven.

• When cooking in boiling oil.

• When cooking with a small amount of oil.

What is the main difference between 'roast' and 'bake'?

• Roast is for fish, bake is for vegetables.

• Roast is done on a grill, bake is done in an oven.

• Roast is for meat and vegetables, bake is for bread and cakes.

• Roast is for bread, bake is for meat.

What does 'blend' mean in cooking?

• To mix ingredients with a spoon.

• To cut into small pieces.

• To fry ingredients together.

• To make a mixture smooth using a blender.

What is a 'garnish' used for?

• To mix ingredients thoroughly.

• To add flavor to a dish.

• To decorate and enhance the appearance of a dish.

• To cook food evenly.