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See also References Further reading External links A acidulate To use an acid (such as that found in citrus juice, vinegar, or wine) to prevent browning, alter flavour, or make an item safe for canning. al dente To cook food (typically pasta) to the point where it is tender but not mushy. amandine A culinary term indicating a garnish of almonds. A dish served amandine is usually cooked with ...
Braising of meat is often referred to as pot roasting, though some authors make a distinction between the two methods, based on whether additional liquid is added. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Osso buco and coq au vin are well known braised meat dishes, and the technique can also be used to prepare fish, tempeh , tofu , or fruits and vegetables.
Fish sauce is an important ingredient in Khmer cooking, used to add saltiness to soups and noodle dishes, marinate meats, or as a dipping sauce for fish. Mixed with ingredients, such as garlic, ginger, and lime juice, it is used as a sauce for spring rolls, salads, and noodles.
Sauce vierge (French pronunciation: [sos vjɛʁʒ]; in English: literally, "virgin sauce") is a French sauce made from olive oil, lemon juice, chopped tomato and chopped basil. Frequently, crushed coriander seed is added, and variations may include the addition of other herbs such as chervil , chives , parsley , etc.
Chicken in marinade. Marinating is the process of soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking.This liquid, called the marinade, can be either acidic (made with ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice, or wine) or enzymatic (made with ingredients such as pineapple, papaya, yogurt, or ginger), or have a neutral pH. [1]
When asked the difference between sauce and dressing, the answer became a popular meme with a frightening answer: “Sauces add flavor and texture to dishes, while dressings are used to protect ...
Xào lăn – pan searing or stir frying quickly to cook raw meat; Xáo măng – braised or sautéed with bamboo shoots; Nhồi thịt – stuffed with minced meat before cooking; Sốt chua ngọt – fried with sweet and sour sauce; Kho – stew, braised dishes Kho khô – literally dried stew (until the sauce thickens)
Smothering—cooking a vegetable or meat over low heat with the sauteed "trinity," plus small amounts of water or stock, similar to braising. This forms a pan sauce or gravy, and the finished product is served over rice. Étouffée is a popular variant done with crawfish or shrimp. A meatless version might feature mushrooms and eggplant.