Food + cooking methods

Question 1

A style of cooking characteristic of a particular country or region. (kuchyňa)

Answer 1

cuisine. Italian cuisine is famous for its pasta dishes.

Question 2

A tool used in cooking or eating. (kuchyňská náradie)

Answer 2

a utensil. A whisk is a common kitchen utensil.

Question 3

A piece of cloth or paper used to clean the hands and mouth during a meal. (servítka)

Answer 3

a napkin. She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.

Question 4

A round dish for holding food or liquids. (miska)

Answer 4

a bowl. He poured the soup into a bowl.

Question 5

A tool for removing corks from bottles. (vývrtka)

Answer 5

a corkscrew. Use the corkscrew to open the wine bottle.

Question 6

A large cup, typically used for hot drinks. (hrnček)

Answer 6

a mug. He sipped hot chocolate from a mug.

Question 7

A small container for drinking liquids. (pohár, nie sklenený)

Answer 7

a cup. She drank a cup of tea.

Question 8

A container for drinking liquids, made of glass. (pohár)

Answer 8

a glass. She filled the glass with orange juice.

Question 9

A container with a handle for holding and pouring liquids. (krčah)

Answer 9

a jug. The jug was full of fresh water.

Question 10

A sour liquid used for flavoring or preserving food. (ocot)

Answer 10

vinegar. Add a splash of vinegar to the salad dressing.

Question 11

A small dish placed under a cup. (podšálka)

Answer 11

a saucer. She set the teacup on the saucer.

Question 12

A large dish used to serve food. (servírovací tanier)

Answer 12

a serving dish. The pasta was placed in a large serving dish.

Question 13

A cloth used to cover a table. (obrus)

Answer 13

a tablecloth. She spread a clean tablecloth before dinner.

Question 14

A container for brewing and serving tea. (čajník)

Answer 14

a teapot. The teapot was filled with hot green tea.

Question 15

A flat surface for carrying food or drinks. (tácka)

Answer 15

a tray. He brought the breakfast on a tray.

Question 16

A container for serving food or a prepared food item. (tanier/varené jedlo)

Answer 16

dish. The lasagna is my favorite dish.

Question 17

To set the table with plates, utensils, and napkins. (prestrieť stôl)

Answer 17

to lay the table. The children helped to lay the table for dinner.

Question 18

Knives, forks, and spoons used for eating and serving food.(príbor)

Answer 18

cutlery. The restaurant provided high-quality cutlery with each meal.

Question 19

Small containers used to store and sprinkle salt and pepper. (soľnička a korenička)

Answer 19

salt and pepper shakers. He reached for the salt and pepper shakers to season his food.

Question 20

To drink or eat something noisily, often making a sucking sound. (sŕkať)

Answer 20

to slurp. He slurped his soup loudly, making everyone laugh.

Question 21

A food item used to prepare a dish. (ingrediencia)

Answer 21

an ingredient. The main ingredient for this recipe is a fresh avocado.

Question 22

A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish. (recept)

Answer 22

a recipe. She found a delicious lasagna recipe online.

Question 23

A small amount of a substance, usually salt or spice. (štipka)

Answer 23

a pinch. Add a pinch of cinnamon to the oatmeal.

Question 24

Meat from a cow. (Hovädzie)

Answer 24

beef. She cooked a delicious beef stew for dinner.

Question 25

A type of food consisting usually of meat and vegetables, cooked slowly in a small amount of liquid. (ragú, guláš)

Answer 25

stew. She made a hearty stew with fresh vegetables for dinner.

Question 26

Meat from a young sheep. We had roast lamb with mint sauce. (jahňacie)

Answer 26

lamb. We had some roast lamb with mint sauce for dinner.

Question 27

Meat from an adult sheep. (baranina)

Answer 27

mutton. The restaurant serves a spicy mutton curry.

Question 28

Meat from birds like chicken, turkey, or duck. (hydina)

Answer 28

poultry. She bought some fresh poultry from the market.

Question 29

A dark red root vegetable. (cvikla)

Answer 29

beetroot. Beetroot salad is both healthy and delicious.

Question 30

A vegetable such as a carrot, that is the root of a plant (koreňová zelenina)

Answer 30

root vegetable. Root vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips, and beetroot, are great for slow cooking.

Question 31

A green leafy vegetable used in salads. (zelený šalát)

Answer 31

lettuce. Add some fresh lettuce leaves to the sandwich.

Question 32

A mixture of uncooked vegetables, usually including lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers. (Šalát)

Answer 32

salad. Serve the risotto with a green salad.

Question 33

A type of fish with pink flesh.(losos)

Answer 33

salmon. Grilled salmon is a popular dish.

Question 34

A sea animal with a long body and tentacles, often eaten as seafood. (kalamár, sépia)

Answer 34

squid. Fried squid rings are my favorite appetizer.

Question 35

A type of large shrimp. (krevety)

Answer 35

prawns. She made a delicious stir-fry with prawns.

Question 36

Containing a small amount of fat. (nízkotučný)

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low-fat. He prefers low-fat yogurt for breakfast.

Question 37

Milk with the cream removed. (odtučené mlieko)

Answer 37

skimmed milk. Skimmed milk is a healthier option for coffee.

Question 38

A sweet dish served at the end of a meal. (dezert)

Answer 38

dessert . Chocolate cake is my favorite dessert.

Question 39

The primary dish in a meal. (hlavné jedlo)

Answer 39

main course. For the main course, we had grilled chicken.

Question 40

Small dishes served at the beginning of a meal. (predjedlá)

Answer 40

starters. The starters included soup and garlic bread.

Question 41

The skin of an orange, lemon, or lime, used to add flavour to food. (kôra)

Answer 41

zest . Add some lemon zest to the cake batter for a fresh, citrusy taste.

Question 42

A very fine, powdered sugar used for making icing or dusting desserts. (práškový cukor)

Answer 42

icing sugar. She sprinkled icing sugar over the freshly baked cookies.

Question 43

A thick cream with a high-fat content, often used in desserts and sauces. (extra tučná šľahačková smotana)

Answer 43

double cream. She whipped the double cream until it became thick and fluffy.

Question 44

A light, flaky pastry made of many layers, used in sweet and savory dishes. (lístkové cesto)

Answer 44

puff pastry . She made a delicious apple tart with puff pastry.

Question 45

A warm, aromatic spice made from the seed of a tropical tree. (muškátový oriešok)

Answer 45

nutmeg. A pinch of nutmeg adds a wonderful depth of flavor to pumpkin soup.

Question 46

A fragrant herb with needle-like leaves, often used in Mediterranean cooking. (rozmarín)

Answer 46

rosemary. He seasoned the roasted lamb with rosemary and garlic.

Question 47

A green, aromatic herb commonly used in Italian dishes. (bazalka)

Answer 47

basil . Fresh basil is essential for making authentic pesto.

Question 48

A very thin and delicate pastry used in dishes like baklava and strudel. (štrúdľové cesto)

Answer 48

filo pastry . She layered the filo pastry sheets carefully to make crispy spanakopita, her favourite Greek dish.

Question 49

A liquid mixture of flour, eggs, and milk or water, used in baking or frying. (cesto)

Answer 49

batter. He dipped the fish in the batter before frying it to a golden crisp.

Question 50

A thick mixture of flour and liquid, used for baking bread, pastries, or cookies.

Answer 50

dough. She kneaded the dough until it was smooth and ready to rise.

Question 51

To cook food using dry heat in an oven, usually for bread, cakes, or pastries. Piecť.

Answer 51

to bake. I'd like to bake cookies with chocolate chips.

Question 52

To cook food in hot, bubbling water or another liquid. Variť.

Answer 52

to boil. Boil the potatoes until they are soft.

Question 53

To cook food in hot fat or oil. (Smažiť, vyprážať.)

Answer 53

to fry. She likes to fry eggs for breakfast.

Question 54

To cook food on a grill or a grate over direct heat.(Grilovať.)

Answer 54

to grill. We love to grill burgers during summer.

Question 55

To cook food (especially meat or vegetables) in an oven or over an open flame with dry heat.(Piecť, opekať.)

Answer 55

to roast. Roast the chicken for about an hour until golden brown.

Question 56

To cook food using the steam from boiling water. (Dusiť.)

Answer 56

to steam. Steamed vegetables are healthier than fried ones.

Question 57

To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or butter over medium-high heat. (Opiecť)

Answer 57

to sauté. Sauté the onions until they turn golden.

Question 58

To cook food gently in liquid just below the boiling point.(Slabo vrieť.)

Answer 58

to simmer. Simmer the soup for 30 minutes to bring out the flavors.

Question 59

To cook food directly under high heat in an oven. (Grilovať v rúre).

Answer 59

to broil. Broil the fish for 5 minutes until the top is crispy.

Question 60

To decorate a dish with small amounts of food.(Ozdobiť, pridať oblohu)

Answer 60

to garnish. Garnish the soup with chopped parsley before serving.

Question 61

To soak food in a flavored liquid before cooking. (Marinovať)

Answer 61

to marinate. Marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs.

Question 62

To beat or stir food with a light, rapid movement. (vyšľahať)

Answer 62

to whisk. Whisk the eggs until they are fluffy.

Question 63

To cut food into small cubes. (nakrájať na kocky)

Answer 63

to dice. Dice the onions finely for the sauce.

Question 64

To shred food into small pieces using a grater. (Nastrúhať. )

Answer 64

to grate. Grate some cheese for the pasta.

Question 65

To work dough with the hands to make it smooth and elastic. (miesiť v rukách)

Answer 65

to knead. Knead the dough for 10 minutes before baking.

Question 66

To cook small pieces of food quickly in a small amount of oil. (restovať)

Answer 66

to stir-fry. Stir-fry the vegetables with soy sauce.

Question 67

To mix ingredients thoroughly, often in a blender. (rozmixovať)

Answer 67

to blend. Blend the fruits to make a smoothie.

Question 68

To cut food into pieces. (nakrájať, nasekať)

Answer 68

to chop. Chop the carrots into thin slices.

Question 69

To remove the outer layer of fruits or vegetables. (ošúpať)

Answer 69

to peel. Peel the potatoes before boiling them.

Question 70

To crush food until it becomes smooth. (rozpučiť, rozmačkať)

Answer 70

to mash. Mash the bananas for the cake batter.

Question 71

To scatter small amounts of something over food. (posypať, poprášiť)

Answer 71

to sprinkle. Sprinkle some salt on the fries.

Question 72

To add spices or herbs to enhance flavor. (okoreniť, ochutiť)

Answer 72

to season. Season the soup with salt and pepper.

Question 73

To apply a layer of a substance over food. (natrieť)

Answer 73

to spread. Spread butter on the toast.

Question 74

To heat something until it becomes liquid. (roztopiť)

Answer 74

to melt. Melt the butter in the pan.

Question 75

To cover food with a layer of a substance like breadcrumbs. (obaliť napr. do trojobalu)

Answer 75

to coat. Coat the chicken with breadcrumbs for extra crunch.

Question 76

To press food into smaller pieces or powder. (rozpučiť)

Answer 76

to crush. Crush the garlic with the flat side of a knife.

Question 77

To fill food with another food or mixture. (naplniť)

Answer 77

to stuff. Stuff the peppers with rice and cheese.

Question 78

To shrink and soften when exposed to heat, often used for leafy greens like spinach. (zvädnúť)

Answer 78

to wilt . The spinach will wilt quickly when added to the hot pan.

Question 79

To flatten dough or pastry using a rolling pin. (vyvaľkať)

Answer 79

to roll. Roll the dough until it’s about half a centimeter thick.

Question 80

To lower in temperature after cooking or baking. (vychladnúť)

Answer 80

to cool down. Let the cookies cool down before adding the icing.