food preparation technique

noun

UK /fuːd ˌprepəˈreɪʃən tekˈniːk/

US /fuːd ˌprepəˈreɪʃən tekˈniːk/

A way of getting food ready to eat or cook.

Chopping is a food preparation technique that helps you cut vegetables into small pieces.

SYNONYMS

cooking method culinary method kitchen technique food processing method

RELATED WORDS

recipe ingredient utensil kitchen skill cuisine

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A specific step used in professional kitchens to handle ingredients safely and consistently.

The chef taught the new cooks the food preparation technique for deboning fish.

3. A traditional method passed down in a culture for making a particular dish.

Fermenting cabbage is a food preparation technique used in many Asian cuisines.

4. A set of actions used in factories to clean, cut, or package food before sale.

The factory follows a strict food preparation technique to keep the products safe.