Vocabulary: Kitchen Verbs

When working in the kitchen, actions are just as important as the ingredients! Learning kitchen-related verbs will help you communicate better about cooking and food preparation.

🔪 Common Kitchen Verbs

Food Preparation:

1. Chop – To cut food into small pieces.
   Example: Chop the onions finely.
2. Slice – To cut into thin, flat pieces.
   Example: Slice the bread into equal parts.
3. Dice – To cut into small, square pieces.
   Example: Dice the carrots for the soup.
4. Peel – To remove the outer skin of fruits or vegetables.
   Example: Peel the potatoes before boiling them.
5. Grate – To shred food into small pieces using a grater.
   Example: Grate some cheese for the pizza.

Cooking Techniques:

6. Boil – To heat a liquid until it bubbles and cooks food.
   Example: Boil the pasta for 10 minutes.
7. Simmer – To cook gently at a low boil.
   Example: Simmer the soup until the vegetables are soft.
8. Fry – To cook in hot oil or fat.
   Example: Fry the eggs in a pan.
9. Bake – To cook in an oven.
   Example: Bake the cake for 30 minutes at 180°C.
10. Roast – To cook in an oven using dry heat.
    Example: Roast the chicken with herbs.
11. Grill – To cook over direct heat, often on a barbecue or grill.
    Example: Grill the vegetables until they are tender.
12. Steam – To cook food using steam.
    Example: Steam the broccoli for a healthy side dish.

Mixing and Combining:

13. Mix – To combine ingredients together.
    Example: Mix the flour and sugar in a bowl.
14. Stir – To move a spoon or utensil in a circular motion.
    Example: Stir the soup occasionally.
15. Whisk – To beat ingredients quickly using a whisk.
    Example: Whisk the eggs until they are fluffy.
16. Blend – To mix thoroughly, often using a blender.
    Example: Blend the fruits to make a smoothie.
17. Fold – To gently mix a light ingredient into a heavier one.
    Example: Fold the whipped cream into the batter.

Measuring and Adjusting:

18. Measure – To determine the quantity of an ingredient.
    Example: Measure two cups of flour.
19. Weigh – To use a scale to determine weight.
    Example: Weigh the meat before cooking.
20. Season – To add spices or herbs for flavor.
    Example: Season the dish with salt and pepper.

🥄 Other Useful Kitchen Verbs

1. Mash – To crush food into a soft texture.
   Example: Mash the potatoes with butter.
2. Pour – To transfer liquid from one container to another.
   Example: Pour the milk into the bowl.
3. Spread – To apply a substance over a surface.
   Example: Spread butter on the toast.
4. Beat – To mix ingredients vigorously.
   Example: Beat the batter until smooth.
5. Carve – To cut cooked meat into slices.
   Example: Carve the turkey before serving.
6. Sift – To remove lumps by passing through a sieve.
   Example: Sift the flour for the cake.
7. Taste – To check the flavor.
   Example: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning.
8. Cool – To let food reach room temperature.
   Example: Cool the cookies before eating.

🗣️ Practice Using Kitchen Verbs

1. What verbs do you use when making a salad?
   Answer: Chop, slice, mix.
2. How do you prepare tea?
   Answer: Boil water, steep the tea leaves, pour into a cup.
3. What do you do before baking a cake?
   Answer: Measure the ingredients, mix them, and preheat the oven.

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