Cooking Methods Word Search

Words in the Cooking Methods word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

bake

Cook food with dry heat inside an oven.

boil

Cook in water bubbling at its highest temperature.

fry

Cook food in hot fat or oil.

grill

Cook on a rack directly over strong heat.

roast

Cook large cuts or vegetables uncovered in the oven.

steam

Cook above boiling water using the rising vapor.

simmer

Cook gently in liquid held just below a boil.

saute

Cook quickly in a little fat, tossing often.

broil

Cook with strong heat coming from above the food.

toast

Brown the surface of bread or nuts with dry heat.

poach

Cook gently submerged in barely moving liquid.

stir fry

Cook small pieces fast in a very hot pan.

braise

Brown food first, then cook it slowly in a little liquid.

stew

Cook cut pieces covered in liquid for a long time.

sear

Brown the surface fast in a very hot pan.

blanch

Dip food briefly in boiling water, then chill it.

smoke

Flavor and cook food with low heat and wood smoke.

slow cook

Cook for hours at a low steady temperature.

microwave

Heat food with waves that stir up its water molecules.

caramelize

Cook sugars until they brown and taste deeper.

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