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7 cookery terms you might not know of

7 cookery terms you might not know of
Written by Lahari Basu
Edited by Anamica Singh
Jun 02, 2022, 12:22 pm 3 min read
7 cookery terms you might not know of
Cooking involves tons of techniques which many of us use but don't know the name of. (Photo credit: Flickr)

Cooking is a basic life skill to some, an art to others, and a source of pride and creativity for very few. With more people taking interest in various cooking techniques and cuisines from all over the world, people are more aware of the ingredients and methods used in preparing a dish. Here are a few cookery terms you might not have known.

#1
Al dente

Al dente means firm to the bite. The term is used to describe pasta or rice that is cooked to be firm. In modern Italian cuisines, al dente is used to describe the ideal consistency for pasta which involves a brief cooking time. Molto al dente meaning very al dente is used when the pasta is supposed to be cooked twice.

#2
Baste

Basting is a cooking technique that involves cooking meat with either its own juices or some type of preparation such as a sauce or marinade, butter, or even stock. The meat is left to cook, then periodically coated with the juice. This is done to moisten the surface of roasting meat, poultry, or other foods. Basting adds flavor to the surface of the meat.

#3
Braise

Braising is when a tougher cut of meat is cooked gently in liquid until it achieves fall-off-the-bone tenderness. It is a combination-cooking method using wet and dry heat. First, the food is browned at a very high temperature, then it's simmered in a covered pot in liquid, like stew. But braising happens with less liquid and is mostly used for larger chunks of meat.

#4
Flambe

Flambe means "flamed" in French. It is a cooking method in which alcohol is added to a hot pan to create flames. Alcohols like brandy, cognac, and rum, are preferred for the technique; wine and beer are not used for low-alcohol content. Flambéing is mostly associated with the presentation of the food while being served and is used in both savory and sweet dishes.

#5
Jus

Au jus meaning "with juice" is a term used in French cooking. It describes a runny gravy or sauce made of meat juices. Cooking au jus is a natural process to enhance the flavor of meat dishes. It is usually served as an accompaniment to meat. In American cuisine, it's a light sauce. Jus can be made from various types of meat.

#6
Score

Scoring is to cut slits on the surface of a piece of food. The most common uses of scoring include cuts in pieces of raw meat and the deeper cuts that decorate the top of bread loaves. The purpose of scoring is to decorate food, tenderize it to aid in the absorption of flavor when marinating, and allow fat to drain from meats.

#7
Quenelle

Quenelle refers to the technique of scooping out a creamy dish in the form of a Rugby ball. It is mostly used to plate ice cream, mousse, and other such creamy desserts. You can also use it for savory mashed dishes. Quenelling is pretty much a skill that you can master over time to make your desserts look beautiful and pretty on the plate.

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Lahari Basu
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Having worked in the media industry for six years, Lahari currently writes Lifestyle stories for NewsBytes. Before this, she worked with Microsoft News and Dainik Bhaskar group. An avid traveller, home cook, crocheter, and movie buff, Lahari is always on the lookout for good food, colourful yarns, innovative and thoughtful cinema, and cats! With words as a weapon, nature as strength, optimism as fuel, and an undying thirst for discovery, she is out on a lifelong journey to seek and experience the unknown.
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Anamica Singh is a lifestyle editor at NewsBytes. Having started as a sports journalist, she has covered entertainment, national and international news over her 14-year-long career. She is experienced in news writing, video production, anchoring, and voiceovers. Her past stints include her time at Mobile ESPN, IANS, and MSN. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate diploma in journalism from YMCA, Delhi.
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