culinary technique
nounUK /ˈkʌlɪnəri tɛkˈniːk/
US /ˈkʌlɪnɛri tɛkˈniːk/
A special way of cooking food, like chopping, boiling, or baking.
The chef taught us a simple culinary technique for cutting onions without crying.
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2. A professional skill used by chefs to prepare and present dishes.
Mastering the culinary technique of julienning takes lots of practice.
3. A traditional way of cooking food that is passed down in a family or culture.
Slow-roasting meat is a culinary technique her grandmother brought from Italy.
4. The scientific method of handling food safely and well in a commercial kitchen.
The restaurant's training covers every culinary technique from grilling to food storage.