Verbos usados al cocinar. Vocabulario de cocina en español
Cooking Vocabulary and Techniques
Introduction to Cooking Vocabulary
- The speaker introduces the topic of cooking vocabulary, specifically focusing on kitchen utensils and verbs used in cooking.
Key Cooking Verbs
- Lavar: The first step in cooking is washing food, especially fruits and vegetables.
- Pelar: To remove the skin from fruits or vegetables.
- Cortar/Trocear: Cutting food into smaller pieces; if cut very small, it is referred to as picar (e.g., minced meat or chopped garlic).
Advanced Preparation Techniques
- Rallar: Grating ingredients like tomatoes or bread for finer textures.
- Mezclar: Combining multiple ingredients together. When mixed vigorously, it is called batir, such as beating eggs for a tortilla.
Working with Dough
- To create dough, all ingredients are combined and then worked through a process called amasar (kneading).
- Once ready, the dough can be rolled out using a rolling pin.
Flavoring and Cooking Methods
- When adding oil, salt, or vinegar to salads for flavor enhancement, this process is known as aliñar.
Different Cooking Methods Explained
- Freír: Frying involves submerging food in fat (usually oil or butter), e.g., fried potatoes or croquettes.
- Sofreír: Similar to frying but uses much less oil; only a small amount coats the bottom of the pan.
Additional Cooking Techniques
- Cocer/Hervir: Boiling food in liquid like water or broth (e.g., boiling eggs).
- Asar: Roasting food in an oven or over coals on a grill.
Conclusion and Further Learning Resources
- The speaker encourages viewers to explore more videos about cooking techniques available on their channel and interactive games on their website.