Preparation Techniques

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Across
  1. 1. to mix by tumbling ingredients with tongs or a spoon/fork
  2. 3. to lightly sprinkle a food with flour or sugar
  3. 8. to remove the stone or seed from fruit
  4. 11. to cut food into very thin strips
  5. 14. to heat sugar until liquifies and darkens in color
  6. 15. to add flavor to food by soaking it in a seasoned liquid
  7. 16. to coat food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs, or cornmeal
  8. 18. to put small pieces of food on the surface of food
  9. 19. to make a liquid clear by removing solid particles
  10. 22. to cook food in a sugar syrup
  11. 23. to break or tear off small layers of fish
  12. 24. to cut food into large thin pieces
  13. 27. to pour liquid over a food as it cooks
  14. 30. to cut food into small irregular pieces
  15. 32. to cut food into four equal parts
  16. 33. to loosen the flavorful food particles in a pan after food has been browned
  17. 34. to shred food by pressing or rubbing against a rough surface
  18. 36. to grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth
  19. 37. to beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into a mixture
  20. 38. to cut food using kitchen shears
Down
  1. 2. to add flavorings such as herbs and spices
  2. 4. to make straight shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of food
  3. 5. to chop to in to fine pieces
  4. 6. to coat food with liquid that forms a glossy finish
  5. 7. to coat food with three layers of coatings
  6. 9. to heat liquid to just below the boiling point
  7. 10. to beat a solid fat and sugar until soft and creamy
  8. 12. to leave an opening in a container so steam can escape during cooking
  9. 13. to boil a mixture in order to evaporate the liquid and intensify the flavor
  10. 16. to separate water from food using a colander
  11. 17. to cut food into 1/8 to 1/4 inch squares
  12. 19. to cut food into 1/2 inch squares
  13. 20. to gently mix a light fluffy mixture into a heavier one
  14. 21. to crush food into a smooth mixture
  15. 25. to remove the center of a fruit
  16. 26. to dip food briefly in boiling water
  17. 28. to soak dry ingredients in hot liquid to extract flavor
  18. 29. to move food in a circular motion often when food is cooking
  19. 30. to pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste
  20. 31. to cut off a very thin layer of peel
  21. 35. to break up food into coarse, medium, or fine particles