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Cooking Terms Page 3
Pan Broil
To cook uncovered on a hot surface, removing any fat as it accumulates.
Parboil
To cook food in a boiling liquid just until partially done. Cooking may be completed using another method or at another time.
Pare
To remove the outer peel or skin of a fruit or vegetable with a knife.
Peel
To pull away, strip or cut off the outer covering of a fruit or vegetable.
Poach
To cook slowly in a liquid such as water, seasoned water, broth or milk, at a temperature just below the boiling point.
Prove
To let dough or yeast mixture rise before baking.
Purée
To put food through a sieve, blender or food processor in order to produce a thick pulp.
Reduce
To boil down the volume of a liquid in order to concentrate the flavor.
Render
To meld solid fat (eg from beef or pork) slowly in the oven.
Roast
To cook meat or vegetables in an uncovered pan in an oven using dry heat.
Sauté
To brown or cook meat, fish, vegetables or fruit in a small amount of fat (also see Fry).
Scald
To heat milk until just below the boiling point, when you will see tiny bubbles appearing around the edges of the pan. Also, to dip food briefly into boiling water (also see Blanch).
Score
To make shallow slits into the food, usually in a rectangular or diamond pattern.
Sear
To cook meat quickly at high heat to seal the surface of the meat and produce a brown color.
Shred
To cut into long thin strips with a knife or shredder.
Simmer
To cook in liquid that is just below the boiling point. Bubbles will form slowly and burst before reaching the surface.
Sliver
To cut into long thin pieces with a knife. Often used with almonds or pimentos.
Soft Ball
The term used to describe when sugar syrup has been boiled to the point that it is thick enough to form soft balls when dropped into cold water and rubbed between fingers and thumb.
Steam
To cook in a covered container over boiling water. The container should have small holes in it to allow the steam from the water to rise.
Steep
To let a food stand for a few minutes in just boiled water to increase flavor and color.
Stew
To simmer slowly in enough liquid to cover.
Stir
To mix ingredients in a circular motion with a spoon or fork until well blended.
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