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Grilling: Indicates cooking under a red hot grill, where the heat radiates from
the two heating element. Used for roasting small tender pieces of meat, fish,
vegetables, browning of food etc. Grilling tends to dry the food being grilled
Apply a litter oil or melted fat to moisten the food being grilled & mid-way
during the grilling time. Also turn the food being grilled upside down midway
through the grilling time.
Knead: To work a dough lightly by bringing the outside of the dough into the
center, using the knuckles of the hands.
Marinate: Blend of wine, oil, vinegar, herbs or spices. Used to tenderize,
flavor & preserve meat, poultry or fish.
Puree: A smooth mixture obtained by rubbing cooked fruit vegetables etc.
through a sieve or putting in a blender.
Saute: To fry food in small amounts of butter / fat until evenly browned.
Sift: To put dry ingredients through a fine sieve.
Whip: To beat liquid with a fork until froths.
Whisk: Looped wire utensil used to beat air into eggs, cream or batter.
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