cooking technique
Way of preparing
A cooking technique is a specific method for preparing or transforming food through heat, moisture, or physical manipulation.
Techniques range from basic—sautéing, roasting, braising—to specialized methods like sous vide or flambéing.
Mastering techniques matters more than following recipes: Once you understand the technique, you can improvise.
The term often appears in culinary instruction and restaurant kitchens.
- sautéCook quickly in fat
- braiseSear, then slow-simmer
- low and slowCooking with patience
- roastDry-heat cooking method
- simmerCook just under boiling
blanch · poach · sous vide · bain marie · sear · grill · fry · deep fry · flash fry · steam · baste · caramelize · julienne · knife skills · flambé · reduce · fold · whisk
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