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- Al dente — Usually used in reference to pasta, this terms literally means “to the tooth” in Italian. Al dente means there should be a little bit of toothsome texture left in the noodle — as in it’s 90% cooked through, but not 100%.
- Baste — Basting just means to bathe a food in liquid while it’s cooking. This liquid could be melted fat, butter, or its own juices. Why? Basting does a few things.
- Blanch — To blanch means to flash-boil something in salted boiling water, literally just a few seconds to a few minutes. Usually followed by “refreshing,” which means to sink the food into a bowl of ice-cold water to quickly stop cooking.
- Brine — To brine simply means to salt ahead of time. There are two kinds of brining: dry brining and wet brining. Dry brining means to rub something with granulated salt, while wet brining means to soak something in salty water.
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Prep work should not be neglected. Properly preparing your ingredients leads to an expertly cooked meal. But what’s the difference between chop, dice, and slice? Cutting an onion is cutting an onion, right? Well, not exactly.
Measuring cups and spoons are helpful, but sometimes a recipe won’t specify exactly how much of something you need. Instead, you may see basic cooking terms like “dash,” “pinch,” or even “smidgen.” While each term is exactly how it sounds, let’s go over the details to make sure you know the differences between them.
Learning how to cook meat and vegetables in the oven is a big step for any amateur chef. Here’s the good news about these three common cooking terms: They are very similar to one another!
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Dec 1, 2015 · Stepping into a kitchen requires learning an extensive vocabulary of words to accurately describe cooking techniques and methods. This handy guide clearly lays out some of the nuances in kitchen terminology including cuts, measurements and techniques.
Jul 19, 2020 · If you're stumped by a recipe, or just want to expand your culinary knowledge, we've gathered up 25 common cooking terms to help you become a better cook. From charring to blanching, we break down the basic cooking terminology that will give you more confidence in the kitchen.
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Sep 22, 2020 · Culinary beginners should know basic cooking terms loosely used in recipes. Here, you'll learn about what you should do when preparing meals.
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Use this guide to learn about commonly used cooking terms in recipes. Bake: To cook uncovered by dry heat, usually in an oven or oven-like appliance. Baste: To moisten foods with pan drippings or sauces during cooking to add flavor and prevent drying.
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