Cooking Methods Flashcards
1
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Grilling
A
A quick way to cook food under gas or electric grill
2
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Boiling
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Food is cooked in boiling water and rapid bubbles
3
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Simmering
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Food is cooked at simmering point in just a little liquid
4
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Stewing/Casserole
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A slow method of cooking meat or vegetables by simmering them. this can be done in the oven or on the hob.
5
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Poaching
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Food is cooked in hot liquid which gently bubbles.
6
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Steaming
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Food in not in contact with the water but cooks in its own steam.
7
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Stir-Frying
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A quick method of cooking at very high temperatures
8
Q
Deep Fat Frying
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Food cooks in its own fat
9
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Roasting
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Roasted food has some fat spooned over it to stop it drying out
10
Q
Basting
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Meat or vegetables are cooked in the oven with a little fat
11
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Baking
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Food is cooked in the dry heat of the oven
