Terms and Safety

3. to soak dry ingredients in a hot liquid to extract flavor or soften the texture
6. to cut food into large thin pieces
7. to crush food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater
10. to shape a food by hand or placing it in a decorative mold
11. mix with a spoon or wire whisk in a circular motion
13. to cut food such as almonds into very thin strips
15. to heat liquid to just below the boiling point
18. loosening the flavorful food particles after the food has been cooked
22. to divide a food into four equal pieces
23. to add flavorings such as herbs and spices to the food
26. to remove the center of a fruit
27. to add flavor to food by soaking it in a cold seasoned liquid
28. to leave an opening in a container so steam can escape during cooking

1. to use a grinder to break up a food into course medium or fine particles
2. and dice- both terms are cutting food into small square pieces
3. to remove the tough outer coating of food
4. to remove a stone or seed from fruit using a sharp knife
5. break of tear off small layers of food
8. to gently mix a light mixture into a heavier one
9. to pulverize food into crumbs powder or paste with a rolling pin blender of food processer
11. to cut food pieces into small pieces with kitchen shear
12. to mix thoroughly and add air to foods
14. cute off a very thin layer of peel with a paring knife
16. or shred- to cut food into smaller pieces or shreds by pressing and rubbing against a grater
17. to boil a mixture in order to evaporate the liquid and intensify the flavor
19. the grind of mash food into a smooth mixture with a masher or beater
20. chopping is to cut food into small irregular pieces. Mince is to chop finely
21. to beat ingredients until soft and creamy
24. to separate solid particles from a liquid
25. the separate water from solid food