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Frying Cooking Methods

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fry
1.
fry
Verb

to cook in hot oil or fat

He decided to fry the shrimp for the pasta dish.

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2.
deep
fry
Verb

to cook food by holding it under oil

He decided to deep-fry the chicken wings for a crispy texture and golden-brown color.

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3.
gentle [fry]
Phrase

to cook food in hot oil or fat with low heat to achieve a delicate browning and crisp texture

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4.
hot salt [fry]
Phrase

to cook by being buried in hot salt, which transfers heat evenly and results in a unique and flavorful cooking process

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pan-fry
5.
pan
fry
Verb

to cook food in oil or fat over moderate to high heat in a shallow cooking vessel

To prepare the chicken, you'll need to pan-fry it in olive oil until golden brown on both sides.

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6.
pressure fry
Verb

to fry food in a sealed pressure cooker, for quicker cooking and a crispy exterior with moist interior

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saute
7.
sau
te
Verb

to quickly fry food in a small amount of hot oil

Saute the onions and garlic in olive oil until they are soft and fragrant.

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8.
shallow fry
Verb

to cook food in a small amount of oil or fat

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9.
stir fry
Phrase

to cook small pieces of food over high heat by constantly moving them around in a pan

She stir-fries vegetables with soy sauce for a quick dinner.

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temper
10.
tem
per
Noun

a short period of extreme anger

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11.
de
glaze
Verb

to dissolve and loosen cooked food particles from the bottom of a pan by adding liquid, often wine, broth, or stock, during cooking

After searing the steak, the chef used red wine to deglaze the pan, creating a flavorful sauce.

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12.
de
grease
Verb

to remove grease or fat from a surface using a cleaning agent

Before painting the surface, it's essential to degrease it thoroughly to ensure proper adhesion of the paint.

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13.
flam
be
Verb

to drizzle or pour liquor over a dish and ignite it briefly to create a burst of flame

The chef is flambéing the bananas foster, filling the kitchen with the enticing aroma of rum.

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lard
14.
lard
Noun

a soft white solid substance that is obtained from melting the fatty parts of a hog, used in cooking

He discovered that lard has a higher smoke point compared to other fats.

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sweat
15.
sweat
Noun

the body's way of cooling down with a salty liquid

The athletes' sweat dripped onto the gym floor as they pushed themselves to the limit.

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cook
16.
cook
Verb

to make food with heat

I love to cook scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast.

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17.
o
ver
cook
Verb

to cook food for too long or at too high a temperature, resulting in a loss of flavor, texture, or nutritional value

Be careful not to overcook the vegetables, as they will become mushy.

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overdo
18.
o
ver
do
Verb

to do something excessively, beyond what is appropriate or reasonable

After weeks of intense workouts, he began to feel fatigued, realizing that he had been overdoing it at the gym.

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fix
19.
fix
Verb

to repair something that is broken

He regularly fixes his bicycle when it has issues.

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20.
liq
ui
dize
Verb

to turn solid food into a liquid or puree typically using a blender or food processor

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