cooking method

noun

UK /ˈkʊk.ɪŋ ˌmeθ.əd/

US /ˈkʊk.ɪŋ ˌmeθ.əd/

A cooking method is the way you cook food, like baking or frying.

Boiling is a simple cooking method for making pasta.

SYNONYMS

cooking technique cooking style culinary method cooking process

RELATED WORDS

recipe kitchen ingredient heat chef

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A specific technique used in a particular cuisine or tradition.

Steaming is a traditional cooking method in many Asian kitchens.

3. The way heat is applied to food, such as dry or moist heat.

Roasting is a dry cooking method that gives vegetables a crispy edge.

4. A procedure followed in food preparation for a certain result.

The recipe lists the cooking method for each step clearly.