Preparation Techniques

1. to cut into small pieces with kitchen shears
4. to cut into very thin strips
5. to add flavor to a food by soaking it in a cold seasoned liquid
7. to separate water from solid food by putting the food in a colander
12. to heat sugar until it liquifies and darkens in color
14. to cut off a very thin layer of peel
15. to coat food with three different layers of coatings
16. to beat quickly and vigorously to incorporate air into the mixture
17. cut food into small irregular pieces
18. to divide into four equal pieces
19. to add such flavorings as herbs and spices to a food
21. to use a utensil to coat food with a liquid such as butter or sauce
22. to put small pieces of food on the surface of another food
23. to coat a food with liquid that forms a glossy finish
26. to shred by pressing or rubbing against a rough surface
27. to boil mixture in order to evaporate the liquid and intensify the flavor
28. to break or tear off small layers of fish
30. to cut into 1/8 to 1/4 inch squares
31. to lightly sprinkle with flour or sugar
33. to remove the center of a fruit
34. to remove a stone or seed from fruit
35. to cut into 1/2 inch squares
37. to coat food heavily with flour, breadcrumbs, or cornmeal
38. to mix by tumbling ingredients with tongs or large spoon and fork

1. to cut into large thin pieces with a slicing knife
2. to grind or mash cooked fruits or vegetables until they are smooth
3. to use a spoon in a circular motion while food is cooking
4. to heat liquid to just below the boiling point
5. to shape food by hand
6. to chop into fine pieces
8. to make a liquid clear by removing solid particles
9. to gently mix a light fluffy mixture into a heavier one
10. to remove tough outer coating of a food
11. to crush food into a smooth mixture with a beater
13. to pour liquid over a food as it cooks
17. to pulverize food into crumbs, powder, or paste
20. to cut straight shallow cuts with a slicing knife in the surface of ham
21. to dip food briefly in boiling water and then in cold water to stop the cooking process
24. to beat a solid fat and sugar until soft and fluffy
25. to break up a food into coarse, medium, or fine particles
29. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods
31. to loosen the flavorful food particles in a pan after food has been browned
32. to soak dry ingredients in hot liquid to extract flavor
35. to cook food in a sugar syrup
36. to leave an opening in a container so steam can escape during cooking