Cooking Term of the Week (G)

Garnish
A decorative piece of an edible ingredient such as parsley, lemon wedges, croutons, or chocolate curls placed as a finishing touch to dishes or drinks.

Glaze
A liquid that gives an item a shiny surface. Examples are fruit jams that have been heated or chocolate thinned with melted vegetable shortening. Also, to cover a food with such a liquid.

Grate
To shred or cut down a food into fine pieces by rubbing it against a rough surface.

Grease
To coat a pan or skillet with a thin layer of oil.

Grill
To cook over the heat source (traditionally over wood coals) in the open air.

Grind
To mechanically cut a food into small pieces.

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Ampalaya Con Carne

Many of us don't like eating AMPALAYA (Bitter Melon) because of its taste, but if you try this recipe you can enjoy eating it.

You'll Need:

4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium (50 g) onion, sliced
200 g pork, cut into strips or ground ( you can also use beef)
3/4 cup water
1-1/2 Tbsp tausi (salted black beans)
1 Tbsp oyster sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
1 large (300 g) ampalaya (bitter melon), seeded and thinly sliced

Procedures:
1. Saute garlic, onion and pork.
2. Add water and tausi.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. ADD oyster sauce and pepper.
5. Simmer for 7 minutes.
6. Add ampalaya.
7. Cook for another 3 minutes. Serve while hot.

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Cooking Terms of the Week (E-F)

Egg wash
A mixture of beaten eggs (yolks, whites, or whole eggs) with either milk or water. Used to coat cookies and other baked goods to give them a shine when baked.

Fillet
To remove the bones from meat or fish for cooking.

Filter
To remove lumps, excess liquid, or impurities by passing through paper or cheesecloth.

Flan
An open pie filled with sweet or savory ingredients; also, a Spanish dessert of baked custard covered with caramel.

Fold
To cut and mix lightly with a spoon to keep as much air in the mixture as possible.

Fry
To cook food in hot cooking oil, usually until a crisp brown crust forms.