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Cooking keywords
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- 1AccompanimentsSomething that supplements or complements something else.
"these biscuits are a lovely accompaniment to tea" - 2Al dente(of food, typically pasta)
Cooked so as to be still firm when bitten.
- 3Au GratinSprinkled with breadcrumbs or grated cheese and browned.
- 4Bain-marieA pan of hot water in which a cooking container is placed for slow cooking.
"cook in a bain-marie until the custard thickens slightly"
- 5Crème brûléeIs a dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a contrasting layer of hard caramel. It is normally served at room temperature.
- 6Bouquet garniA bunch of herbs, typically encased in a muslin bag, used for flavouring a stew or soup.
- 7CoulisA thin fruit or vegetable puree, used as a sauce.
"spoon a little more cranberry coulis over the oranges"
- 8CroutonsA small piece of fried or toasted bread served with soup or used as a garnish.
- 9En CrouteIn a pastry crust.
- 10EntréeThe main course of a meal
- 11FlambéOf food) covered with spirits and set alight briefly.
"crêpes flambé"
- 12GarnishDecorate or embellish (something, especially food).
"garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream"
- 13JulienneA portion of food cut into short, thin strips.
"to julienne squashes, cut thin peelings into strips an eighth of an inch wide"
- 14MarinadeA mixture of oil, wine, spices, or similar ingredients, in which meat, fish, or other food is soaked before cooking in order to flavour or soften it
- 15Mise en place(in a professional kitchen) The preparation of dishes and ingredients before the beginning of service.
- 16PureeA smooth cream of liquidized or crushed fruit or vegetables.
"tomato puree"
- 17ReduceMake smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
- 18RouxA mixture of fat (especially butter) and flour used in making sauces
- 19SautéFried quickly in a little hot fat.
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- GCSE Cooking Flashcards on Cooking keywords, created by Natasha Bryant on 29/02/2016.
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