Key Terms Flashcards

1
Q

Julienne

A

Thin matchsticks made from jardienere

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2
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Brunoise

A

Small dices made from from julienne

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3
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Jardinere

A

Large batons

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4
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Macedoine

A

Cubes from jardienere

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5
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Paysanne

A

A variety of shapes ( circles, cubes etc)

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6
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Reduce

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To concentrate a liquid by boiling and simmering

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7
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Marinade

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A rich spicy liquid used to tenderise or give flavour to meat

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8
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Garnish

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Served as part of the main item, trimmings

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9
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Au Gratin

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Sprinkled with cheese or breadcrumbs then browned

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10
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Roux

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Equal quantities of fat and flour to make a sauce

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11
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Al Dente

A

Firm to the bite

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12
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Brulee

A

Burned cream

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13
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En Croute

A

In pastry

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14
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Accompaniments

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Items offered separately to main dish

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15
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Bain Marie

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A container of water to keep foods hot without fear of burning

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16
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Saute

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Tossed in fat

17
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Coulis

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Sauce made of fruit or vegetable puree

18
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Bouquet Garni

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A small bundle of herbs

19
Q

Croutons

A

Cubes of bread that are fried or grilled

20
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Entree

A

Main course

21
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Flambe

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To cook with a flame by burning away the alcohol

22
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Puree

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A smooth mixture made from food passed through a sieve

23
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Mise-en-place

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Basic preparation prior to assembling products