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Cooking Methods
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Boil/Stew | Moist, to cook in water or liquid in which rolling bubbles have formed |
| Braise | Moist, to cook in a small amount of liquid in a tightly covered pan over low heat |
| Microwave | Moist, to cook in a microwave oven |
| Simmer | Moist, to cook in liquid just below the boiling point |
| Steam | Moist, to cook in steam, with or without pressure |
| Bake/Roast | Dry, to cook in an oven in a covered or uncovered container |
| Broil | Dry, to cook uncovered in direct heat |
| Deep-fry | Dry, to cook in a large amount of hot fat |
| Grill | Dry, to roast slowly over coals or another intense heat source |
| Panbroil | Dry, to cook uncovered in a fry pan, pouring fat off as it accumulates |
| Panfry | Dry, to cook in a small amount of fat |
| Stir-fry | Dry, to cook foods quickly in a small amount of fat at a high temperature |