culinary method

noun phrase

UK /ˈkʌlɪnəri ˈmɛθəd/

US /ˈkʌlɪnɛri ˈmɛθəd/

A way of cooking food.

Boiling is a simple culinary method that uses hot water.

SYNONYMS

cooking technique cooking method food preparation technique cooking process

RELATED WORDS

recipe kitchen chef ingredient cuisine

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A specific procedure used in professional kitchens to prepare dishes consistently.

The restaurant's culinary method for making stock takes twelve hours.

3. A traditional way of preparing food passed down within a culture.

Fermenting vegetables is a culinary method common in many Asian countries.

4. The set of techniques taught in cooking school.

Students learn every basic culinary method, from roasting to poaching.