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Types of cooking

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bake
v.t.
to cook by dry heat in an oven or on heated metal or stones.
baste
v.t.
to moisten (meat or other food) while cooking, with drippings, butter, etc.
boil
v.i.
to change from a liquid to a gaseous state, producing bubbles of gas that rise to the surface of the liquid, agitating it as they rise.
braise
v.t.,
to cook (meat, fish, or vegetables) by sautéeing in fat and then simmering slowly in very little liquid.
broil
v.t.
to cook by direct heat, as on a gridiron over the heat or in an oven under the heat; grill:
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fry
v.t.
to cook in a pan or on a griddle over direct heat, usually in fat or oil.
parboil
v.t.
to boil partially or for a short time; precook.
poach
v.t.
to cook (eggs, fish, fruits, etc.) in a hot liquid that is kept just below the boiling point.
pressure cook
v.t.
to cook in a pressure cooker.
roast
v.t.
to bake (meat or other food) uncovered, esp. in an oven.
simmer
v.t.
to cook in a liquid that is kept at or just below the boiling point.
steam
v.t.
to expose to or treat with steam, as in order to heat, cook, soften, renovate, or the like.
steep
v.t.
to soak in water or other liquid, as to soften, cleanse, or extract some constituent:
stir-fry
v.t.
to cook (food) quickly by cutting into small pieces and stirring constantly in a lightly oiled wok or frying pan over high heat: a common method of Chinese cookery.
blanch
verb
to scald briefly and then drain to facilitate removal of skins, or to scald or parboil so as to remove the odor or prepare for cooking by other means

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