Cooking Actions in English, with Pictures

/tʃɑːp/

To cut food into smaller pieces using a sharp knife.

“Please chop the carrots into small cubes.”

/slaɪs/

To cut food into thin, flat pieces using a knife.

“Please slice the bread for breakfast.”

/piːl/

To take the outer skin off a fruit or vegetable.

“Can you peel two potatoes for dinner?”

/ɡreɪt/

To rub food against a metal tool to make tiny pieces.

“Let's grate some cheese over the pasta.”

/stɜːr/

To mix liquids or food around using a spoon.

“Stir the hot soup before serving it.”

/wɪsk/

To beat liquids quickly using a wire tool or fork.

“Whisk the eggs until they are fluffy.”

/pɔːr/

To make a liquid flow smoothly out of a container.

“Pour the milk slowly into the bowl.”

/bɔɪl/

To heat water until hot bubbles form and rise fast.

“Boil some water to make hot tea.”

/fraɪ/

To cook food in hot oil inside a shallow pan.

“He will fry the fish for dinner.”

/beɪk/

To cook food using hot, dry air inside an oven.

“We like to bake fresh cookies on Sundays.”

/mæʃ/

To crush cooked food until it becomes soft and smooth.

“Mash the boiled potatoes with some butter and milk.”

/ˈsɪm.ər/

To cook gently in hot liquid just below the boiling point.

“Let the tomato sauce simmer for twenty minutes.”

/niːd/

To press and stretch dough with your hands before baking.

“Knead the bread dough until it feels smooth.”

/ˈsiːzn̩/

To add salt, pepper, or spices to improve food flavor.

“Season the steak with salt and pepper before cooking.”

/dreɪn/

To remove the water from cooked food using a colander.

“Drain the hot water from the cooked pasta.”