Learn Cooking Lingo
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It is important that anyone who prepares meals know the
different cooking terminology. A dish may be prepared
in a number of ways, and each of the preparation method
can result in varying flavors.
These are some of the many cooking terms recipes may
call for:
When a recipe calls for a food item to be grilled, this
typically means the food should be cooked over an open
flame. Whether it is charcoal or gas, a grill is the
best location to do your grilling.
When a recipe calls for a food item to be broiled, this
means the food should be cooked by direct exposure to
flame or a heat element. Typically, "broil" is a setting
on any oven. However, it is important to place the food
on the top rack when using the broil setting.
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People often confuse frying and deep-frying. Keep in mind
that frying can be done in a frying pan with oil or butter.
The food is cooked in the fat. Deep-frying, on the other
hand, means the food must be submerged in boiling oil until
it is cooked. Deep-frying is typically done by placing the
food in a basket and submerging the basket in a vat of
boiling oil. Deep-frying is used to cook French fries,
breaded chicken tender and funnel cakes.
Sautéing can evoke strong flavors from your food and is
different from frying. When you sauté food, the food is
cooked quickly in a small amount of fat (oil or butter).
A frying pan is the best way to execute this cooking
method.
If you prepare meals on a regular basis, familiarize
yourself with the different cooking and preparation terms.
Know at least the basic cooking terms so you can prepare
and cook dishes as their recipes intended. Before you
start cooking a new recipe or dish, read through the recipe
instructions first. Take note what the cooking terms and
make sure you know exactly how to execute them. This is
particularly important when you are preparing a dish where
timing is crucial.
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