Cooking Verbs (N-Z)
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to peel - /pil/
- She carefully peeled the potatoes before boiling them.
to pour - /pɔːr/
- He poured the batter into the cake tin.
to remove - /rɪˈmuːv/
- She used tongs to remove the hot cookies from the oven.
to rinse - /rɪns/
- Before cooking, it's important to rinse the rice to remove any excess starch.
to roast - /rəʊst/
- The chef roasted the chicken until it was golden brown and crispy.
to roll out - /rəʊl aʊt/
- She rolled out the dough to make the perfect pizza crust.
to sauté - /səʊˈteɪ/
- He sautéed the onions until they were soft and translucent.
to scoop out - /skuːp aʊt/
- They used a spoon to scoop out the flesh of the avocado.
to season - /ˈsiːzən/
- Remember to season the soup with salt and pepper before serving.
to serve - /sɜːv/
- She served the pasta with a sprinkle of fresh herbs on top.
to shake - /ʃeɪk/
- Shake the salad dressing well before pouring it over the greens.
to sieve - /siːv/
- After mixing the dry ingredients, she sieved them to remove any lumps.
to simmer - /ˈsɪmər/
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 20 minutes to develop the flavors.
to slice - /slaɪs/
- He carefully sliced the tomatoes for the salad.
to smoke - /sməʊk/
- The chef smoked the salmon to give it a rich, smoky flavor.
to soak - /səʊk/
- Soak the beans overnight before cooking them.
to spill - /spɪl/
- Be careful not to spill any of the sauce when transferring it to the serving dish.
to sprinkle - /ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/
- Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the lasagna before baking.
to squeeze - /skwiːz/
- Squeeze the lemon to extract the juice for the salad dressing.
to steam - /stiːm/
- Steam the vegetables until they are tender-crisp.
to stew - /stjuː/
- She stewed the apples with cinnamon and sugar to make a delicious dessert.
to stir - /stɜːr/
- Stir the risotto constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
to strain - /streɪn/
- After boiling the pasta, strain it and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
to stuff - /stʌf/
- She stuffed the peppers with a mixture of rice, vegetables, and cheese.
to thicken - /ˈθɪkən/
- To thicken the sauce, add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with water.
to waste - /weɪst/
- Don't waste the leftover vegetables; you can use them to make a delicious soup.
to whisk - /wɪsk/
- Whisk the eggs until they are light and fluffy before adding them to the batter.
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