How to Fry and what does it mean to Fry when cooking?
There are many different ways to fry food and each method produces a different result that couldn’t otherwise be achieved.
Cooking Terms Dictionary
Dictionary, Index and Glossary of common recipe and cooking terms to use as a guide when you try out a new recipe. Common Culinary Terms and ingredients.
- Al Dente
- Bake
- Baste
- Beat
- Blanch
- Blend
- Boil
- Braise
- Broil
- Brown
- Caramelize
- Chop
- Clarified Butter
- Cream
- Cut-In
- Dash
- Deglaze
- De-pith
- Dice
- Dissolve
- Dredge
- Emulsion
- Fold
- Fond
- Fry
- Garnish
- Ghee
- Grate
- Grill
- Juice
- Julienne
- Marinade
- Mash
- Melt
- Mix
- Pit
- Poach
- Proof
- Pre-heat
- Puree
- Reconstitute
- Reduce
- Roast
- Sauté
- Score
- Sear
- Shred
- Sift
- Simmer
- Skim
- Sous Vide
- Steam
- Steep
- Stir
- Tenderize
- Toast
- Whip
How to Use Fond and what does it mean to Use Fond when cooking?
Using fond is an easy method to enhance any almost dish. You simply need to deglaze your pan to unlock those deep, rich flavours.
How to Dissolve and what does it mean to Dissolve when cooking?
Dissolving a dry ingredient in a liquid one is more often than not an important step in a recipe that is not to be skipped.
How to add a Dash and what does it mean to add a Dash when cooking?
When a recipes instructs you to add a dash of something, it is actually referring to a more precise quantity than what you would think.
How to Cut-In and what does it mean to Cut-In when cooking?
Using the cut-in technique to mix your fat and flour is the best way to ensure a perfect flaky texture for your pastry.
How to sous vide and what does it mean to sous vide when cooking?
Broaden your culinary horizons and learn what it is and how to sous vide an ingredient. You’ll be left with perfect, tender results.
How to sear and what does it mean to sear when cooking?
When a recipe instructs you to sear an ingredient (usually meat), it is referring to the method of quickly pan-frying it on very high heat.
How to de-pith and what does it mean to de-pith when cooking?
Isn’t it the worst when you’re expecting a sweet, fruity taste and instead you’re met with a bitter taste? Learn how to de-pith and you won’t have this problem again.
How to emulsify and what does it mean to emulsify when cooking?
Become a professional at folding in cooking, and especially baking, and you will be able to make the most delicious recipes!
How to score and what does it mean to score when cooking?
When a recipe instructs you to “score”, it is referring to making shallow cuts on the surface of the food before cooking it.
How to cream and what does it mean to cream when cooking?
If you want the most velvety, soft, creamy texture for your desserts and other baked goods, the cream method is a winner.
How to fold and what does it mean to fold when cooking?
Become a professional at folding in cooking, and especially baking, and you will be able to make the most delicious recipes!