Cooking Terms

Cooking Terms

* blend—To combine ingredients, usually in a blender or food processor,
until smooth
* boil—To heat a liquid over high heat until bubbles form and rise rapidly
to the surface
* brown—To cook food quickly in fat over high heat so that the surface turns an even brown
* fry—To cook quickly in hot fat
* grate—To cut food into tiny pieces by rubbing it against a grater
* knead—To work dough by pressing it with the palms, pushing it outward,
and then pressing it over on itself
* preheat—To allow an oven to warm up to a certain temperature before putting food in it
* sauté—To fry quickly in oil or fat over high heat, stirring or turning the food to prevent burning
* shred—To tear or cut into small pieces, either by hand or with a grater
* simmer—To cook over low heat in liquid kept just below its boiling point. Bubbles may occasionally rise to the surface.

Category: Cooking The Mexican Way