Here you will learn 12 English verbs about cooking.
I know everybody loves cooking or at least everybody says they love cooking. I can guarantee that these verbs will help you feel more confident when speaking about cooking in English. And if you want to master your cooking vocabulary, learn 14 English collocations with cooking.
Cooking verbs in English - Podcast Episode 203
List of cooking verbs
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12 English Verbs about Cooking
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INSANITY: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
English Verbs about Cooking
to roast
Meaning: to cook food for a long time in an oven or over a fire
Example:
Sam decided to roast the beef in the oven for two hours.
to bake
Meaning: to dry by heat in an oven or on a metal surface
Example:
I wanted to bake a cake in the morning but I didn’t have time.
to boil
Meaning: to cook in a pan in water that is boiling (100 C)
Example:
Boil the rice in salted water for ten minutes.
to chop
Meaning: to cut into pieces with short, strong cutting motions with an axe, knife, or other sharp instruments
Example:
Please chop the onions into small pieces.
English Verbs about Cooking
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to fry
Meaning: to cook food in hot oil usually in a shallow frying pan
Example:
These vegetables taste great if you fry them in hot oil.
to grate
Meaning: to cut the food into small shreds by rubbing it on a rough surface
Example:
Grate some cheese and sprinkle it over your pasta.
to mix
Meaning: to combine or blend together two or more substances
Example:
Put all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together well.
to peel
Meaning: to remove the skin of vegetables and fruit
Example:
Peel the potatoes, and then cut them into cubes.
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to sprinkle
Meaning: to scatter in drops or particles of a substance
Example:
Put two scoops of ice cream and sprinkle nuts on top if you want to.
to steam
Meaning: to cook food with steam produced by boiling water
Example:
You need to steam carrots for a few extra minutes to make sure they are soft enough.
to melt
Meaning: to soften solid foods gradually and turn them into a liquid with temperature
Example:
I never melt butter when I make my signature cookies.
to squeeze
Meaning: to press firmly, usually using your hands
Example:
Squeeze a lemon and add the juice to the tea.
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