List of cooking techniques

List of Cooking Techniques

Cooking techniques are a set of methods and procedures for preparing, cooking and presenting food. Good techniques also take into account economical use of food and cooking fuel resources, as well as food safety.

Boiling

Boiling (pronunciation: /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/) is the rapid vaporization of a liquid, which occurs when a liquid is heated to its boiling point, the temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid is equal to the pressure exerted on the liquid by the surrounding atmosphere.

Related terms: Simmering, Blanching, Poaching

Baking

Baking (pronunciation: /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/) is a method of preparing food that uses dry heat, normally in an oven, but can also be done in hot ashes, or on hot stones. The most common baked item is bread but many other types of foods are baked.

Related terms: Roasting, Broiling, Grilling

Frying

Frying (pronunciation: /ˈfraɪɪŋ/) is the cooking of food in oil or another fat. Similar to sautéing, pan-fried foods are generally turned over once or twice during cooking, using tongs or a spatula, while sautéed foods are cooked by "tossing in the pan".

Related terms: Deep frying, Stir frying, Pan frying, Sautéing

Grilling

Grilling (pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪlɪŋ/) is a form of cooking that involves dry heat applied to the surface of food, commonly from above, below or from the side. Grilling usually involves a significant amount of direct, radiant heat, and tends to be used for cooking meat and vegetables quickly.

Related terms: Barbecue, Broiling, Roasting

Steaming

Steaming (pronunciation: /ˈstiːmɪŋ/) is a method of cooking using steam. This is often done with a food steamer, a kitchen appliance made specifically to cook food with steam, but food can also be steamed in a wok.

Related terms: Boiling, Blanching, Poaching