Following a recipe in English can be tricky if you don't know the specific verbs. Here is a guide to common cooking terms.
1. Preparation Verbs
- Chop: Cut into small pieces.
- Slice: Cut into thin, flat pieces.
- Peel: Remove the skin (e.g., potatoes, carrots).
- Grate: Shred food into small strips (e.g., cheese).
- Whisk: Beat ingredients together quickly (e.g., eggs).
2. Cooking Methods
Key Terms:
- Boil: Cook in very hot water (100°C).
- Simmer: Cook gently just below boiling point.
- Fry: Cook in hot oil.
- Bake: Cook in the oven (cakes, bread).
- Roast: Cook in the oven (meat, vegetables).
3. Measurements
Recipes use specific abbreviations.
- tsp: Teaspoon (small spoon).
- tbsp: Tablespoon (large spoon).
- cup: A standard measuring cup (approx 240ml).
- oz: Ounce (weight).
- lb: Pound (weight).
4. Describing Taste
How was the food?
- Delicious / Tasty: Very good.
- Spicy: Hot (chili).
- Salty: Too much salt.
- Bland: No flavor.
- Sour: Like a lemon.
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