Objectives: Identify correct cooking term and tool needed. Cooking Terms pt1 Objectives: Identify correct cooking term and tool needed.
Cube To cut a solid into cubes of about 1/2 inch or more. Tool: Knife
Dice To cut a solid into cubes of 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
Mince To cut or chop into smallest pieces possible, smaller than diced. Tools: Knife, scissors, press
Slice A thin flat piece cut off of some object Tool: Knife Julienne
Dissolve A small cube of evaporated seasoned meat, poultry, or vegetable stock Fill a liquid measuring cup with water and bring the water to a boil in the microwave. Once the water is boiling, drop in a bullion cube. Let the cube dissolve and stir the cube's contents around in the water. Get the water and cube well mixed-dissolved Tool: Liquid measuring cup, spoon
Chop To cut food into small pieces Tools: knife, food chopper
Pare To cut a very thin layer of peel from fruits or vegetables. Tool: vegetable peeler, knife
Peel To remove or slip of outer covering of fruit or vegetable. Tool: knife
Grate To rub food against a grater to form small particles. Tool: box grater,
Melt The process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid Tool: Double boiler, pan and bowl, skillet, pan
Season Why season? The taste buds can only detect four (4) things: sweet, salty, bitter, and sour the rest of the flavor comes from the nose. The time to season is debatable. Two schools of thought are before and after cooking. I believe before is best because the meat has a chance to absorb the seasoning verses resting on top of the meat.
Dredge To cover or coat food with flour or a similar fine, dry substance.
Sauté: To brown or cook in a small amount of fat also called frying. Tool: frying/saute pan, wooden spoon
Mix To combine 2 or more ingredients by beating or stirring until evenly distributed Tools: mixing spoon, wire whisk, rotary beater, electric mixer
Steam To cook in a covered container above boiling water. Tools: Electric steamer, steamer basket and pot with lid, bamboo steamer
Stir To mix ingredients in a circular motion until blended with uniform consistency. Tool: mixing spoon
Drain Emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it Tool: Colander
Blend To combine two or more ingredients thoroughly. Tools: Wire whisk, mixing spoon, emulsion blender, electric mixer Blend